Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
- Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
History
In 1869 Johann Voldemar Jannsen established the Estonian Song Festival while the nation was still a province of the Russian Empire. This festival was considered responsible for fostering an Estonian national awakening. After that, the new tradition was born, and Song Festivals are still held every five years.
"Lauluväljak" - The Tallinn Song Festival Grounds
In 1959 a new structure was built to host Song Festivals. In 1988 Estonians gathered here - at the Lauluväljak - to sing patriotic hymns in what became known as the Singing Revolution that led to the overthrow of Soviet rule. Today, Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds are also used for hosting international acts, such as Metallica, and the contemporary dance music event, the Sundance Festival.
External links
* [http://www.lauluvaljak.ee Official web site]
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