25.10.2023 | Culture
The sacred places of Finno-Ugric tribes
Text Susanna Poikela
Photo Janne Tenson
![The sacred places of Finno-Ugric tribes](https://balticguide.ee/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Uurli_Janne-Tenson-650x488.jpeg)
In the third week of October, Finno-Ugric roots are celebrated in Estonia with a variety of events. In the lobby of Haapsalu library, there is a photo exhibition entitled “Sacred places of the Ural peoples in nature”. It consists of photographs taken from sacred places of the Finno-Ugric tribes. There are a total of 15 pictures on display.
The peoples of the Urals are linguistically united by a religion of nature. The exhibition shows the sacred places of Finns, Sámi, Vepsä, Karelian, Isuri, Livonian, Komi, Udmurt, Mari, Ersälä, Merja, Khanty, Metsänenet, Seto and Estonian people.
Many Finno-Ugric peoples have seen nature as a kind of ally that protects and provides support when needed. Holy places have existed for centuries and people return to them to seek help, pray, perform rituals, and make sacrifices.
Sanctuaries have been formed in places that shape nature, such as groves, caves, rocks, forests, or by water bodies, for example, islands. The exhibition has been put together by the University of Tartu and published by the Fenno-Ugria Organisation.
To learn more about this and similar topicsCulture
Fenno-Ugria
Finno-Ugric Peoples
Haapsalu
Photo Exhibition
Tribes
University of Tartu
15.7.2024 | Culture
Exciting events in Estonia this week
06.07–12.08 Tartu 2024 Car-free Avenue, Tartu 10–21.07 Salmistu Summer Concerts, Salmistu 13–20.07 Moonsund Regatta, Around Estonia 15–20.07 Aigu Om … Read more
12.7.2024 | Culture
What’s going on in Estonia this summer
11–14.07 Tallinn Maritime Days Is one of the largest events of the summer in Estonia’s capital. Concerts, shopping streets, … Read more
11.7.2024 | Culture
Finnish and Estonian contemporary art meet at Kai
Finnish contemporary artist Tuomas A. Laitinen and Estonian artist Kristina Õllek are presenting a joint exhibition on marine ecology, … Read more
11.7.2024 | Culture
Tallinn Colors 2024: Bringing together music, art, and food
The Tallinn Colors Festival will take place from July 12 to 14 at Paavli Kultuurivabrik in Pelguranna. The event … Read more
10.7.2024 | Culture
Tallinn TV Tower celebrates its 44th birthday with a blues music festival
Tallinn TV Tower will celebrate its 44th birthday with good music as the four-day Pirita Blues festival starts tomorrow, … Read more
10.7.2024 | History
A museum that reconnects you with your childhood
The idyllic village of Käru in Järvamaa is an apt home for the Käru Museum. Translated into English Käru … Read more
9.7.2024 | Culture
Pärnu Music Festival: A Symphony of Summer
The 14th Pärnu Music Festival kicks off on July 10, bringing Estonia to the forefront of the classical music … Read more
8.7.2024 | Culture
World-famous cellist HAUSER to perform in Tartu
Tartu, the European Capital of Culture in 2024, is set to host the renowned cellist Stjepan Hauser on Tuesday, … Read more