SUNDAY, JUNE 7
On Sunday, 7 June, we turn our attention to the folklore of North Estonia.
HIGHLIGHTS
All participants in the folklore festival, friends, and anyone interested are welcome to join the parade through Tallinn’s Old Town. Let the music and songs ring out, along with cheers and the clatter of dancing feet, because only then will the whole capital hear—here we come!
The parade will proceed from Harjumägi to the Salme Cultural Centre, where the Baltica closing concert—the Baltica Pitsball—will take place.
Baltica Pitsball (gala) will bring the entire festival to a festive close with international guests and a diverse lineup of Estonian performers — in keeping with the day’s theme of song and dance, you can experience singing and dancing with Leigarid and their special performance inspired by the materials of Ruhnu, while performers from Setomaa, Vigala, Muhu, and elsewhere will give the concert a regional flavor. After the official programme concludes, the celebration continues in a relaxed atmosphere in the foyer of the Salme Cultural Centre, where everyone can join in for final dances, songs, and musical performances. All so that you can head home with a peaceful heart.
Entrance:
Free of charge (children aged seven and under and Baltica festival wristband owners)
7 € (discounted rate)
10 € (full rate)
20 € (family ticket: two adults and up to four children)
25 € (supporter ticket)
Tickets are available on Fienta and at the venue one hour before the start.
WORKSHOPS IN TRADITIONAL SINGING, DANCING AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
The Youth Section of the Estonian Folklore Council invites anyone interested to a small kannel workshop to get acquainted with the instrument for the first time and start learning from scratch. Instruments can be borrowed on site, but if possible, please bring your own D-major small kannel to the workshop.
Instructor Helmi Marie Vaik
Freelance musician and amateur folklorist Lauri Õunapuu takes us on a journey through the world of Northern Estonian folk songs. Along with the songs themselves, Lauri shares fascinating and vivid stories about their origins and how they are traditionally performed in our folklore.
Instructor Lauri Õunapuu
Culo e’ puya — feel the rhythm and the beat! In this drum workshop, we will focus on unlocking your personal sense of rhythm, timing, and creativity. By the end of the workshop, every participant will leave with a deeper connection to the pulse and the beat of the music. Suitable for both beginners and experienced players. Bring your own drum.
Kevin Alva
In this workshop, we will explore the unique dance heritage that has historically developed in the lands of the present-day Kiili and Rae municipalities, located just outside the capital. The primary sources are data collected by folklorist Rudolf Põldmäe in the 1930s and 1950s. Vivid descriptions and music recordings reflect the dance customs of the peasantry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, explain the evolution of dance styles, and offer exciting details to try out.
Instructors Sille Kapper-Tiisler ja Leigarid
NATIONS CORNER
The Youth Section of the Estonian Folklore Council invites anyone interested to a small kannel workshop to get acquainted with the instrument for the first time and start learning from scratch. Instruments can be borrowed on site, but if possible, please bring your own D-major small kannel to the workshop.
Instructor Helmi Marie Vaik
Freelance musician and amateur folklorist Lauri Õunapuu takes us on a journey through the world of Northern Estonian folk songs. Along with the songs themselves, Lauri shares fascinating and vivid stories about their origins and how they are traditionally performed in our folklore.
Instructor Lauri Õunapuu
Culo e’ puya — feel the rhythm and the beat! In this drum workshop, we will focus on unlocking your personal sense of rhythm, timing, and creativity. By the end of the workshop, every participant will leave with a deeper connection to the pulse and the beat of the music. Suitable for both beginners and experienced players. Bring your own drum.
Kevin Alva
In this workshop, we will explore the unique dance heritage that has historically developed in the lands of the present-day Kiili and Rae municipalities, located just outside the capital. The primary sources are data collected by folklorist Rudolf Põldmäe in the 1930s and 1950s. Vivid descriptions and music recordings reflect the dance customs of the peasantry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, explain the evolution of dance styles, and offer exciting details to try out.
Instructors Sille Kapper-Tiisler ja Leigarid
11:00-15:00 KNOWLEDGE STREET
We will introduce what we do, talk about the Lüganuse and Vaivara dialects, play music, and hold craft workshops.
We will introduce interested visitors to the work of the advisory center and offer helpful advice to those who need it. We’ll share tips on caring for brooches, textiles, and traditional folk costumes from Northern Viljandi County, and we’ll also bring along some brooches, hairpins, and small textile items to sell.
