Estonia’s Song and Dance Celebration | Songlines
Thursday, August 21, 2025

Estonia’s Song and Dance Celebration

By Tim Bird

Every five years, Estonia asserts its culture, identity and independence in an enormous, joyful festival of song. Tim Bird follows a regional choir as they prepare for the main event. Photos by Tim Bird

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Tallinn Women’s Choir on the Song Stage during the Song Celebration;

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