Estonian Song Festival
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The Estonian Song Festival (in Estonian: laulupidu, Estonian pronunciation: [ˈlɑu.luˈpi.du]) is one of the largest choral events in the world, a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.[1] It is held every five years in July on the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) simultaneously with the Estonian Dance Festival.[2] The joint choir has comprised more than 30,000 singers performing to an audience of 80,000.[2][3]
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Quick Facts Estonian Song Festival Üldlaulupidu, Genre ...
Estonian Song Festival Üldlaulupidu | |
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Genre | Choral festival |
Date(s) | July |
Frequency | Five-year |
Venue | Tallinn Song Festival Grounds |
Location(s) | Tallinn, Estonia |
Inaugurated | 1869 |
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Quick Facts Baltic song and dance celebrations, Country ...
Baltic song and dance celebrations | |
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Country | Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania |
Reference | 00087 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
List | Representative |
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Almost every Festival features famous Estonian songs "Ta lendab mesipuu poole", the unofficial national anthem "Mu isamaa on minu arm" and the national anthem "Mu isamaa, mu õnn ja rõõm".