The spirit of Estonia’s tradition of song
The spirit of Estonia’s tradition of song
Author(s): ISABELLE DE POMMEREAUSubject(s): Customs / Folklore, Music, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej im. Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: Estonia; tradition; folklore; song;
Summary/Abstract: The Estonian song festival, Laulupidu, has taken place every five years for over 150 years. It is one of the largest choral events in the world and involves almost all of Estonia. The festival embraces the power of singing, which has become a national symbol for Estonia, especially in the most troubling of times.
Journal: New Eastern Europe
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 05 (57)
- Page Range: 144-160
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English
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