Estonia's next Song and Dance Festival

The next major Estonian Song and Dance Festival will take place in 2009. Some Albertans are already planning to attend with their extended families. Note that all perfonnances take place at outdoor venues within the city of Tallinn. Rain capes, cushions and sun protection are recommended.

The Song Festival Stage, 2004. Old town Tallinn Souvenir shop.

Thursday July 2	10:00 am to 10:00 pm	Raekoja Plats/Old Town Hall Square	Folk music and dance groups perform on a temporary stage among the many outdoor cafes and restaurants.
Friday July 3	7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Kalevi Stadium	Folkdance preformance - approximately 5000 dancers and gymnasts
Saturday July 4	11:00 am to 1:00 pm	Kalevi Stadium	Folkdance preformance - repeat program
	2:00 pm to 7:00 pm	downtown Tallinn to Song Festival Grounds	Parade of dozens of choirs, folk dance groups and various speical guests
	7:00 pm to 9:00 pm	Song Festival Grounds	Song Festival Program I
Sunday July 5	11:00 am to 1:00 pm	Kalevi Stadium	Folkdance preformance - repeat program
	2:00 pm to 7:00 pm	Song Festival Grounds	Song Festival Program II (different content)

Submitted by Helgi Lessment.