Joint viewing of the Song and Dance Celebration in Tallinn and Tartu this weekend
In Pirogov Park in Tartu, all concerts and the parade of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Festival “Iseoma” /Kinship/, held from July 4–6, will be shown on a big screen. In Telliskivi Park in Tallinn, joint viewing events of the dance festival, the parade, and the opening concert of the song festival will take place on July 4 and 5.
If you’re unable to attend the Song and Dance Celebration at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds or the Kalev Stadium, you can enjoy the festivities with others in Tartu’s Pirogov Park or Tallinn’s Telliskivi Park, where screens will be set up.
In Pirogov Park in Tartu, it will be possible to watch all events of the Song and Dance Celebration taking place from July 4 to 6. “This is a great opportunity for Tartu residents and visitors who are in the city during that time, who either couldn’t purchase tickets to the events in Tallinn or cannot travel to Tallinn for some other reason,” said Tartu Deputy Mayor Raimond Tamm. According to him, the Song and Dance Celebration is such a significant event for Estonians, and watching the live broadcasts together in Tartu is a wonderful way to experience it.
On Friday in Tartu, the screen will show the folk music concert and the dance performance. On Saturday, the parade and the opening concert of the song festival will be broadcast, and on Sunday, the grand concert will be shown. Although Pirogov Park has a number of benches and spots with good visibility, organizers still recommend that visitors bring their own chairs or picnic blankets, and optionally snacks and drinks.
In Tallinn’s Telliskivi Park, joint viewings of the Song and Dance Celebration will take place on Friday and Saturday. “The Song and Dance Celebration is an important part of our cultural history and connects generations. The shared viewing is intended so that the Telliskivi community can enjoy the festival together and share the emotions,” said Kersti Ojala, project manager of Telliskivi TLN.
On Friday afternoon in Tallinn, the third performance of the dance festival will be shown on the screen, and replays will be shown late Friday night and Saturday morning so that performers can also see their own appearances on the big screen. “The replays on Friday night and Saturday morning allow the dancers to experience this beautiful event as spectators and admire the patterns created on the stadium,” added Ojala.
On Saturday, viewers can also watch the parade and the opening concert of the song festival on screen. Additionally, a book and handicraft fair will take place in Telliskivi Park, where Estonian- and English-language books will be available for purchase. While some nearby restaurants may also broadcast the events if space allows, organizers recommend bringing your own seating or picnic blanket.