{"id":106426,"date":"2022-06-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=106426"},"modified":"2022-06-20T16:45:55","modified_gmt":"2022-06-20T13:45:55","slug":"public-midsummer-celebrations-in-tallinn-and-viimsi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/public-midsummer-celebrations-in-tallinn-and-viimsi\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Midsummer celebrations in Tallinn and Viimsi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Midsummer (June 24) is one of the most important celebrations of the year in Estonia. It was traditionally celebrated as the end of spring plowing and haymaking.<\/p>\n

June 23, is also a public holiday, as in addition to being Midsummer Eve, victory day associated with the battles of the 1919 War of Independence is also celebrated.<\/p>\n

Although most Estonians head to the countryside for Midsummer, it is also possible to enjoy a Midsummer party in Tallinn.<\/p>\n

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A traditional Midsummer at the Open-air Museum<\/b><\/h2>\n

The brightest and most beautiful Midsummer <\/b>night of the year can be found at the Estonian Open Air Museum on Thursday, June 23. There will be folk music, dancing, a traditional village swing, a program for the kids and, of course, a big fire.<\/p>\n

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Midsummer in the center of Tallinn<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you are celebrating Midsummer in the center of Tallinn, you can take part in the Midsummer celebrations in Snelli Park on Thursday, June 23. <\/span><\/p>\n

Stefan<\/strong>, this year’s representative of Estonia’s Eurovision Song Contest, will perform at the party. Other performers include Boris Lehtlaan<\/strong> and Are Jaama<\/strong>, Masha Ye and Traffic.<\/p>\n

There is special area for children with a midsummer-related program. Food and drinks will also be available.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Snelli Park Midsummer Party is free of charge for all.<\/p>\n

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Midsummer party in Viimsi<\/b><\/h2>\n

On Thursday, June 23, Midsummer’s Day will be celebrated close to Tallinn at the Viimsi Open-Air Museum.<\/p>\n

The party will begin with the lighting of a large bonfire, and the youngest members of the family can get to know animals and even ride a horse. Well-known Estonian artists will perform on stage, such as Marko Matver<\/strong>e and V\u00e4ikeste L\u00f5\u00f5tspillide \u00dching, as well as Eurovision representative Stefan<\/strong> and his band. There will also be several food service providers on site.<\/p>\n

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