Estonian Song Festival
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. It is held every five years in July on the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds (Lauluväljak) simultaneously with the Estonian Dance Festival. The joint choir has comprised more than 30,000 singers performing to an audience of 80,000.
| Estonian Song Festival Üldlaulupidu | |
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A moment before the opening of the 25th Estonian Song Festival (2009) | |
| Genre | Choral festival |
| Date(s) | July |
| Frequency | Five-year |
| Venue | Tallinn Song Festival Grounds |
| Location(s) | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Inaugurated | 1869 |
| Baltic song and dance celebrations | |
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage | |
| Country | Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania |
| Reference | 00087 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
| List | Representative |
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".
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