Estonian Song and Dance Festival

Estonia · 2014 · 0.55€

This stamp commemorates the Estonian Song and Dance Festival, a massive choral and folk dance event held every five years in Tallinn. The design features stylized figures of singers and dancers, representing the unity and cultural heritage celebrated during the festival. The event is a cornerstone of Estonian national identity.

The Song and Dance Festival tradition began in the 19th century and played a crucial role in the Estonian national awakening and later, during the late 1980s, as a peaceful protest known as the 'Singing Revolution' against Soviet rule.