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Exciting events in Estonia this week

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Exciting events in Estonia this week

 

21 February–22 March Snow White Animal Kingdom at Tallinn Zoo, Tallinn

This special theme month takes visitors into the fascinating world of animals accustomed to harsh, freezing climates.

 

23 February Duo Ruut Concert for Independence Day, Tabivere

A special, limited-entry concert in Tabivere near Tartu for one of Estonia’s most popular bands internationally.

 

24 February Independence Day Flag-raising and Parade, Tallinn

Join Estonians at 7:33 in the morning at Pikk Hermann on Toompea to raise the flag in celebration of the 108th anniversary of Estonian independence, followed by the Independence Day Parade on Freedom Square at noon.

 

24 February Celebrate Freedom at the Museum of Occupations, Tallinn

A special schedule on Independence Day lets visitors go directly to the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom after the official flag-raising ceremony for a unique programme and the new temporary exhibition, “Estonia Worldwide”.

 

24 February Independence Day Celebrations in Tartu, Tartu

A series of ceremonies and speeches, followed by a technology and weapons exhibition on Town Hall Square at 11:00, and concluding with an ice-skating party around the Kissing Students Fountain.

 

24 February Estonia’s Anniversary in the Estonian National Museum, Tartu

A special lineup of events at the ERM, or Estonian National Museum, in Tartu.

 

24 February Baltica Folk Festival Warm-up Event at the Estonian Open Air Museum, Tallinn

In celebration of Independence Day, enjoy folk traditions, dancing, music, and a special menu at the Estonian Open Air Museum.

 

28 February Kauniainen Chamber Choir GÖR Winter Concert, Tallinn

“Midwinter Resonance” concert in Tallinn’s St John’s Church by this Finnish chamber choir, with free entrance.

 

28 February Lake Peipus Perch Party, Kallaste

Starting at 13:00 in the village of Kallaste along the shores of Lake Peipus, enjoy perch every way you can imagine, from smoked perch to perch pastries. You’ll want to come here “ahven”.

 

1 March Nõmme Museum Anniversary, Tallinn

Celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Nõmme Museum with free entrance to a special day of events in the museum.

 

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