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Laulup\u00e4ev<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Music and singing are an important part of Estonian culture. Every five years in the capital of Estonia, Tallinn, a National Song Festival  or \u201cLaulupidu\u201d is held where more than 30,000 singers perform. National Song Festivals have been part of the Estonian tradition since 1864 and have grown over the years to be one of the largest amateur choral festivals in the world. The song festival of 1990 played a key part in re-establishing Estonia\u2019s independence, which was achieved on Aug 20 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Seedrioru, we contribute to this tradition of song. The first Seedrioru Song Day or \u201cLaulup\u00e4ev\u201d was held on June 30th, 1956. These were continued every few years for a total of four until 1966, when the Global Estonian Days or \u201cESTO\u201d festivals began. Seedrioru\u2019s hiatus on Laulup\u00e4evad lasted beyond the Estonian restoration of independence. In 2008, it was decided to restart the tradition for Seedrioru Laulup\u00e4evad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The year before a song festival, Seedrioru now holds a Laulup\u00e4ev during the annual Suvihari festival. Choirs from southern Ontario, Europe, and the USA, attend and perform. The choirs use the Seedrioru Laulup\u00e4ev as preparation for the National Song Festival in Estonia. The Song Day is a great celebration of the Estonian culture here in Ontario, which we\u2019re always excited to host and be a part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last Song Day at Seedrioru was held in 2018. Seedrioru will be hosting a Song Day in 2024, the year before the next National Song Festival in Estonia in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good reference movie to bring context would be The Singing Revolution<\/a> produced in 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IX Laulup\u00e4ev 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n

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Friday June 28<\/h3>\n
– Arrivals and setup.<\/div>\n
– Kitchen will be open<\/div>\n
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Sat June 29 – Suvihari Program<\/h3>\n
– Volleyball tournament<\/div>\n