The residents of Tallinn posses a special love and passion towards festivals and celebrations, held in the capital throughout the year. Locals celebrate them on a grand scale, so if you planned the trip to Tallinn - consider yourself a lucky man. Here, every guest has a chance to have fun, to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of Estonia and take part in noisy fairs and street festivities. Particularly interesting are folklore festivals, where you can listen to many-voiced chants, watch the performance of traditional dances and touch the living history of Tallinn, its myths, and legends. No less curious are music festivals, which attract professional performers and composers. On May 15, people gather on the main square to celebrate the Day of Tallinn. In 1248, it received the status of the city under the Lubeck law. On the day of the festival, you will enjoy various concerts and processions, imbued with the spirit of the Middle Ages. Moreover, everyone will have the chance to visit the museums for free, as far as during the festival they do not charge visitors.
At the end of May-June, locals celebrate the Days of the Old City, which lasts for a week. During these seven days, the streets of Tallinn will serve as the venues for games, concerts, and theatrical performances. In early July, the fans of the foamy beverage gather in Tallinn to taste the beer and have fun during the Õllesummer beer festival. There is an event in Tallinn, which takes place once in five years! This is a unique Song Festival, which is an ode to the native art and Baltic culture. During the Song Festival, the grandiose costumed processions and concerts will take place at the Singing Field. On the last Saturday of August, people celebrate the Night of the Ancient Lights. The holiday is dedicated to the old tradition of lighting the fires, indicating the way to fishermen. The main venue of celebration is at the berths, where you will find the camp kitchen, fried sprat, and various interesting competitions. Moreover, you will have the chance to experience the glorious sailing regatta, the Tallinn race.
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