Last weekend's 28th Song Festival "Iseoma" mostly took place in the pouring rain – and not for the first time. The ...

In 2003, the United Nations’ cultural body, UNESCO, recognized Estonia’s folk song festival and similar events in Latvia and Lithuania for showcasing the “intangible cultural heritage of ...

Challenging weather conditions, a general lack of funds and fierce competition in the cultural events landscape have left ...

The Song Festival Grounds, a massive outdoor venue in the Estonian capital Tallinn, was filled with spectators Saturday evening despite the downpour, and absolutely packed on Sunday, with even ...

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — The voices of more than 21,000 choir singers rang out in the rain in Estonia, and a huge crowd of spectators erupted in applause, unfazed by the gloomy weather.

A spectator braves the rain as she watches the song festival, part of the “Iseoma” Song and Dance Celebration, at the Song Festival Grounds in Tallinn, Estonia, Sunday, July 6, 2025. (AP Photo ...

The Song Festival Grounds, a massive outdoor venue in the Estonian capital Tallinn, was filled with spectators Saturday evening despite the downpour, and absolutely packed on Sunday, with even ...