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\u203a PROGRAMME<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u203a 25\u201327 June in Stockholm<\/a>
\n\u203a 28\u201330 June in Narva \u2013 Narva J\u00f5esuu<\/a>
\n\u203a 1\u20132 July in Tallinn<\/a>
\n\u203a ACCOMMODATION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear folk dancer, choir member and folk musician!<\/strong><\/p>\n

From 25 June to 3 July, the XIII Global Estonian Cultural Festival will take place in Stockholm, Narva and Tallinn. The aim of the festival is to once again bring together Estonian communities from all over the world, thereby strengthening the global Estonian spirit and sense of belonging with the Estonian land and people.<\/p>\n

This time, ESTO is entitled \u201cTogether As One\u201d, because the feeling of togetherness among Estonians from all over the world will help maintain little Estonia just as nature created it and the winds and wars have battered it.<\/p>\n

The ESTO 2025 programme is being developed in close cooperation with volunteers from around the world and with local community organisations and institutions, including the Estonian Song and Dance Festival Foundation, and the cities of Narva and Tallinn.<\/a><\/p>\n

Programme<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

5\u201327 June in Stockholm<\/em><\/h2>\n

Concert C. Kreek \u201cRequiem\u201d, Church of Catherine (Katarina kirik)<\/h3>\n

On the eve of ESTO on 25 June, a concert will take place at Katarina Kirik in Stockholm, featuring C. Kreek’s \u201cRequiem\u201d. The concert is a symbolic tribute to all the custodians of Estonianism and organisers of ESTOs who are no longer with us.<\/p>\n

Performers include ETV Girls’ Choir, Estonia Boys’ Choir, Stockholm Estonian Mixed Choir and Stockholm Estonian Women’s Choir. Ene Salum\u00e4e will accompany on the organ. Hirvo Surva will conduct. Bishop Ove Sander, Bishop of the Diaspora, will lead the prayer.
\nThe concert is free of charge for ESTO performers and ESTO pass holders.<\/p>\n

Rehearsal is on 25 June at 17:00\u201319:00 in Katarina kirik.<\/p>\n

Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n

The festive ESTO opening and concert \u2019Windows of Time\u2019, Skansen<\/h3>\n

The festive ESTO opening will take place at Skansen\u2019s Solliden Stage, an open-air museum in the centre of Stockholm, on 26 June at 16:00.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s wear our national costumes!<\/p>\n

Rehearsals for folk dancers and gymnasts will take place on 25 June on the Solliden stage in Skansen:
\n15:00\u201317:00 Leigarid
\n17:00\u201318:00 Gymnasts
\n18:00\u201320:00 All folk dancers<\/p>\n

Choir rehearsals start on the morning of 26 June at 9:00.<\/p>\n

8:30 Assembly
\n8:50 Line-up of choirs
\n9:00\u201310:30 Choirs (acapella songs)
\n10:20\u201311:00 Sound check
\n11:00\u201312:00 Choir rehearsal with musicians and children’s choirs
\n13:40\u201315:20 Runthrough
\n15:20\u201315:50 Break before the concert<\/p>\n

Entry to Skansen is free for ESTO performers and ESTO pass holders. All others must buy a ticket in advance or from the cashier at the entrance to Skansen. Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n

Traditionally, the programme consists of folk dance, choral singing, gymnastics and folk music.<\/p>\n

Artistic director of the performance \u2013 Hirvo Surva
\nArtistic assistant \u2013 Jaanika Kuusik
\nDirector \u2013 Aet Maatee
\nDirector (Dancers) \u2013 Mall Paulus
\nDirector (Gymnasts) \u2013 Eveli Veerm\u00e4e<\/p>\n

\n

Programme:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Koit \/ Dawn<\/strong> \u2013 music Mihkel L\u00fcdig, lyrics Friedrich Kuhlbars
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva<\/em><\/p>\n

1st NARRATIVE
\nCeline S\u00f6\u00f6t, Matthias Merelaine<\/em><\/p>\n

Swedish National Anthem: Du gamla, Du fria<\/strong> \u2013 Richard Dybeck
\nConducted by Jaan Seim<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome. ESTO president Sirle S\u00f6\u00f6t<\/em>
\nWelcome. Chairman of the Estonian Riigikogu Lauri Hussar<\/em><\/p>\n

Estonian National Anthem: Mu isamaa mu \u00f5nn ja r\u00f5\u00f5m \/ My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy<\/strong> \u2013 music Fredrik Pacius, lyrics Johann Voldemar Jannsen
\nConducted by Kaspar K\u00f5rvits<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome. Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norl\u00e9n<\/em>
\nPrayer. Diaspora Bishop Ove Sander<\/em><\/p>\n

Hoia Jumal Eestit \/ God, Protect Estonia<\/strong> \u2013 music Juhan Aavik, lyrics Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
\nConducted by Jaan Seim<\/em>
\nLaulu m\u00f5ju \/ The Power of Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Roman Toi, folk poem
\nConducted by Andrus Kalvet<\/em><\/p>\n

2nd NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Silver Robin Marim\u00e4e<\/em><\/p>\n

FOLK DANCERS
\n\u00dcleilma kokku \/ Together from Around the World<\/strong> \u2013 Mall Paulus, music Pille-Rite Rei
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em>
\nKolm polkat \/ Three polkas<\/strong> \u2013 arranged by Mall Paulus, music \/ arrangement Tradimus
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em>
\nKangakudumine \/ Weaving Cloth<\/strong> \u2013 arranged by Kristjan Torop, ,music \/ arrangement Tiit Kikas
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em><\/p>\n

CHOIRS
\nLaulik \/ Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Mart Saar, folk poem
\nConducted by Jaan Seim<\/em>
\nEesti, mu s\u00fcdame s\u00fcnnimaa \/ Estonia, The Land of my Heart<\/strong> \u2013 music Olav Ehala, lyrics Leelo Tungal, arrangement Olav Ehala,
\nConducted by Kaspar K\u00f5rvits<\/em>
\nAjavoogude sees (Oma saar) \/ The Currents of Time (My Island)<\/strong> \u2013 music and words Kait Tamra, arrangement Andres Lemba,
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em><\/p>\n

3rd NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Artjom Pahhomov, Celine S\u00f6\u00f6t<\/em><\/p>\n

GYMNASTS
\nAjaloolised Idla et\u00fc\u00fcdid \/ Historical Idla \u00c9tudes<\/strong> \u2013 Ernst Idla
\nDirector Eveli Veerm\u00e4e<\/em>
\nVeel \u00fcks p\u00e4ikseline p\u00e4ev \/ Another Sunny Day<\/strong>
\nChoreographers \/ Directors Rebecca Lundin Remn\u00e9lius, Johanna Leback<\/em><\/p>\n

4th NARRATIVE
\nCeline S\u00f6\u00f6t, Fred Laansalu<\/em><\/p>\n

CHILDRENS\u2019 CHOIRS
\nBuratino laul \/ Buratino\u2019s Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Olav Ehala, lyrics Juhan Viiding, arrangement Ehala
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em>
\nAeg \/ Time<\/strong> \u2013 music Ren\u00e9 Eespere, lyrics Jaan Kaplinski, Ren\u00e9 Eespere, arrangement Ren\u00e9 Eespere
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em><\/p>\n

5th NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Matthias Merelaine<\/em><\/p>\n

LEIGARID
\nReinlender<\/strong> \u2013 arranged by Sille-Kapper Tiisler, folk tune \u201cMall oli kena neiu\u201d (Mall was a pretty girl), performed by Kaarel K\u00f5ivupuu
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em>
\nIngliskad<\/strong> \u2013 arranged by Kristjan Torop, folk tune from Kuusalu, performed by Leigarid Instrument Group, conducted by Jaan Sommer
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em>
\nR\u00e4ditants<\/strong> \u2013 arranged by Mall Paulus, folk tune from Kuusalu, performed by Kaarel K\u00f5ivupuu
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em><\/p>\n

CHOIRS
\nLeelo (Mis need ohjad meida hoidvad) \/ Runic Song (What Are the Reins that Constrain Us)<\/strong> \u2013 music Mart Saar, folk poem
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva<\/em>
\n\u00c4rkamise aeg \/ The Awakening<\/strong> \u2013 music, lyrics and arrangement Ren\u00e9 Eespere
\nConducted by Heather MacLaughlin Garbes<\/em>
\nTa lendab mesipuu poole \/ Towards the Homeland<\/strong> \u2013 music Peep Sarapik, lyrics Juhan Liiv, arrangment T\u00f5nis K\u00f5rvits,
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em><\/p>\n

6th NARRATIVE
\nToomas Tuulse, Celine S\u00f6\u00f6t, Artjom Pahhomov<\/em><\/p>\n

Closing remarks. ESTO president Sirle S\u00f6\u00f6t<\/em><\/p>\n

Mu isamaa on minu arm \/ My Fatherland is My Love<\/strong> \u2013 music Gustav Ernesaks, lyrics Lydia Koidula,
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva<\/em><\/p>\n

FOLK DANCERS
\nL\u00f6\u00f6me loojanguni lokku \/ Let\u2019s Party Until Sunset<\/strong> \u2013 Helena-Mariana Reimann, music Andre Maaker, lyrics Laura V\u00f5igemast
\nDirector Mall Paulus<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

\nPrior to the concert, the violin ensemble Viiulised, the folk music ensemble of Rae Hobby School and the Seto song choir \u201cLeelokandjad\u201d will perform on Tuulikute (Windmill) Square near the handicraft market in Solliden. Estonian Folk Arts Group TRIINU will introduce handicrafts<\/p>\n

At the windmills:
\n12:00 violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School folk music ensemble
\n12:30 Seto song choir \u201cLeelokandjad\u201d
\n13:00 violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School folk music ensemble
\n13:30\u201313:40 Seto song choir \u201cLeelokandjad\u201d
\n15:45\u201315:55 Seto song choir \u201cLeelokandjad\u201d<\/p>\n

Spontaneous performances are encouraged at the Tingsvallen stage and lawn. There will also be a children’s programme there.<\/p>\n

CHILDREN\u2019S PROGRAMME, Tingsvallen
\n14:00\u201315:00 Family picnic
\n14:00\u201317:00 Book exchange
\n14:00\u201317:00 ESTO 2025 canvas painting session
\n14:30\u201315:00 Ring dances for children. Violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School folk music ensemble<\/p>\n

Skansen has been a place of great significance for Estonians. A hundred years ago, in 1925, at a large event of the Swedish Village Culture Youth Association (Ungdomsringen) in Skansen, representatives of the Estonian National Youth Association Ago Rooseste, Ullo Toom, Leo Kalmet, Anna Raudkats and others were inspired to follow the example of the Swedes and organise a dance festival in Estonia. In 1948, after Estonia had been occupied and separated from the Western world by the Iron Curtain, the first general Estonian song festival in Sweden took place here in Skansen, on the Solliden stage, with 600 singers from 21 choirs performing and over 25,000 people attending, 10,000 of them Estonians. The Baltic Days have been repeatedly held here to promote Estonia and Estonian culture.<\/p>\n

Now, within the framework of ESTO, we have a great opportunity to show and tell how Estonians – scattered all over the world after World War II – have managed to preserve Estonian culture while living far away, and how they are now able to move freely and maintain close ties with independent Estonia. We have a great opportunity to inspire others and invite everyone to ESTO and to the Song and Dance Festival to see and feel the power of song and dance for themselves.<\/p>\n

Catering<\/h4>\n

Catering for the performers will be provided by the Swedish Defence Forces and the Women’s National Guard (Lottak\u00e5ren) at Solliden Bolln\u00e4storget. Catering will be provided according to a schedule. Meal times and tickets will be given to the contact persons of the registered collectives upon arrival at Solliden on 26 June.<\/p>\n

For questions about catering, please contact Madli Wiiburg Walfridsson.
\nmw@treliljorblommor.se<\/a>
\n+46 70 733 68 44<\/p>\n

Transport<\/h3>\n

After thorough consideration, it has been decided that transfers will only be arranged on an as-needed basis and by agreement with pass holders. Performers will be able to travel by public transport in the city of Stockholm.<\/p>\n

Public transport in Stockholm<\/p>\n

www.sl.se<\/a>
\nin English<\/a><\/p>\n

Stockholm’s public transport system SL includes buses, trams, metro and liner services. The same fare applies regardless of the mode of transport. NB! The SL ticket is not valid on the Arlanda Express train!<\/p>\n

You can choose a single ticket, a 24-hour ticket or a 72-hour ticket. A single ticket is valid for 75 minutes after the first validation.<\/p>\n

A discounted (concession) price applies to pensioners from 65 years of age and young people under 20 years of age.<\/p>\n

Children under 12 travel free with a paying adult. Max 6 children per 1 adult. Children under 7 years travel free of charge with a paying adult, with no limit on the number of children per adult.<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased via the SL app, with a credit card at the means of transport or from a ticket machine or service point at a Metro stop. If you don’t use the mobile app to buy a ticket, you must purchase an SL card and load the purchased ticket(s) onto the card. The card is reusable and costs SEK 50<\/p>\n

Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n

One group ticket can be purchased for a maximum of 25 adults and 25 children.<\/strong> The most convenient way is to use the SL mobile app, where you can pay with Apple Pay or credit card.<\/p>\n

SL app:
\nhttps:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sl.SLBiljetter<\/a>
\nhttps:\/\/apps.apple.com\/se\/app\/sl-biljetter\/id918418291<\/a><\/p>\n

Prices:
\nSingle ticket \u2013 Group: adult 43,00 SEK person \/ 26,00 SEK concession price
\n24-hour ticket \u2013 Group: adult SEK 180.00 per person \/ SEK 110.00 concession price
\n72-hour ticket \u2013 Group: SEK 360.00 per person \/ SEK 220.00 concession price<\/p>\n

The SL app helps you plan your trip:
\nGetting around<\/a>
\nFrom the city centre to Skansen<\/strong> \u2013 tram no. 7 (mot Waldemarsudde), buses 67, 69, 76, ferry no. 82 (for example from T-Centralen station at 8:16 to Skansen station at 8:20 (13 minutes))
\n<\/span>From V\u00e4rtahamnen to Estonian House (Eesti Maja), Hotel Generator<\/strong> \u2013 Metro red line No 13 (mot Norsborg), from G\u00e4rdet station to T-Centralen station (6 min)
\nFrom V\u00e4rtahamnen to Tallinn ferry<\/strong>\u2013 Metro red line no 13 (mot Ropsten), from T-Centralen station to G\u00e4rdet station (6 min)<\/p>\n

In addition to public transport, taxis can be used. Popular apps: Uber and Bolt<\/p>\n

Transfers are free for ESTO pass holders, but pre-registration is required. <\/strong>Pass holders will be transported by bus from Skansen to the Estonian House after the opening concert on 26.06.2025 at 18:30. Register HERE>><\/a><\/p>\n

ESTO eve and secret pub nights at Stockholm Eesti Maja<\/h3>\n

On both the 25th and 26th of June, the traditional ESTO pub nights will be held at the Stockholm Eesti Maja. The pub nights are a great place to catch up with people you know and to make new friends. There will be singing and dancing. There is one important rule in a secret pub \u2013 you can’t run out of cold beer.<\/p>\n

For ESTO performers and ESTO pass holders, admission to the secret pub nights is free. Others must purchase a ticket in advance.<\/p>\n

Find out more about ESTO eve HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

Find out more about ESTO secret pub nights HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

Is the ESTO secret pub night also suitable for children? Yes, with an accompanying adult!<\/em><\/p>\n

Catering for collectives at Stockholm Eesti Maja<\/h4>\n

Estonians in Stockholm are prepared to organise catering at Estonian House for performers on 25-27 June. Catering will be arranged on a needs basis and by agreement with the groups. Arrangements have been made with the Estonia Boys’ Choir, the ETV Girls’ Choir, Leigarid and the Narva Choir as well as the Violin ensemble Viiulised and Rae Hobby School folk music ensemble.<\/p>\n

Stockholm ESTO programme<\/h4>\n

There will be various exhibitions and seminars at Stockholm Eesti Maja. Tours of Estonian cultural trails are organised. Check out the information in the ESTO programme<\/a>.<\/p>\n

27 June across the Baltic Sea to Estonia<\/h3>\n

We will sail across the Baltic Sea from Stockholm to Estonia on Tallink’s cruise ship M\/S Baltic Queen. There will be a special ESTO programme on the ship that evening.<\/p>\n

The Estonia Boys’ Choir, the ETV Girls’ Choir and Leigarid will have dinner on board from 16:30-18:00 in the Grill House restaurant.<\/p>\n

Transfers for pass holders at 15:.00 and 15:30 from the front of Estonian House to V\u00e4rtahamnen harbour. Transfers are free for ESTO passport holders, but pre-registration is required. Register HERE >> <\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

28\u201330 June Narva \u2013 Narva J\u00f5esuu<\/em><\/h2>\n

28 June<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Transfers from Tallink’s D terminal to Narva are being organised. Transfers are based on need and by prior agreement with groups. Transfers are free for ESTO pass holders, but pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n

10:45 Arrival in Tallinn, Tallink D Terminal
\n11:30 Buses depart from Tallinn towards Narva<\/p>\n

The performers’ headquarters is located in Narva Central Library. There, you can store your luggage, fix up your folk costumes, rest, and drink tea and coffee. It is an 8-minute walk from there to Narva Castle.<\/p>\n

13:00\u201315:15 Catering for performers in the north courtyard of Narva Castle
\n15:15 Singers line up at the stands in the west courtyard of Narva Castle<\/strong>
\n15:30\u201318:00 ESTO Song\u2019s first rehearsal<\/strong>
\n18:30 Gathering at Narva Town Hall for the parade. Bring your choir signs! Wear your folk costumes.
\n19:00 The parade starts at Narva Town Hall and finishes at the west gate of the Narva Museum, where the Narva City Days will be opened and ESTO will be welcomed.<\/strong>
\n19:30\u201321:00 Catering for performers in the north courtyard of Narva Castle. Those who wish to see the theatre performance \u2019Narva \u2013 the city we lost\u2019, which begins at 20:30 at Vabalava, will need to hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
 <\/td>\n\n

Dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

19:30<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Eesti koor San Franciscos ja Seattles, USA,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Eesti Koor Austraalias Koosk\u00f5las<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Eesti Vaba\u00f5humuuseumi Segakoor,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Estonia Koor, Kanada, Toronto,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

G\u00f6teborgi Eesti Segakoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Seto leelokoor Leelokandjad<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Eesti \u00dcli\u00f5pilaste Seltsi meeskoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Muuga Segakoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Rakvere Kolmainu Kiriku laulukoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Noordelegaadid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

175<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

20:00<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/td>\n\n

Kammerkoor Solare<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

47<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Kirderanniku Koor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Tallinna Sadama segakoor “Laulude lemmik”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

SweedEst Song<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

116<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

20:30<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Narva Muusikakooli Noortesegakoor VAIMUSTUS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Narva Muusikakooli poistekoor,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Segakoor Ceres,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Segakoor Karp,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Tartu Rahva\u00fclikooli Segakoor,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Vanalinna Segakoor,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Dirigendid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Muusikud<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Peterburi Folkloorir\u00fchm \u00abNeevo\u00bb<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

139<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n

21:00<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Orkester<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Rahvusooper Estonia poistekoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

51<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Stockholmi Eesti Segakoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Stockholmi Eesti Naiskoor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

ETV t\u00fctarlastekoor,<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Noordelegaadid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/td>\n\n

Total<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

207<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nConcerts will be held in the west courtyard until 23:00.
\n22:00 the ESTO secret pub will open at Vabalava.<\/p>\n

ESTO bus transfers between Narva and Narva-J\u00f5esuu from 21:00 to 01:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

28.06.2025 15:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu \u2013 NART Joala 18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025<\/span>
\n<\/span>15.45\u201316.30 \u2013 17:30\u201318:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu \u2013 Sinim\u00e4ed \u2013 Narva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 18.00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu \u2013 Peetri plats 1 Narva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 21:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Peetri plats 1 Narva \u2013 Liivaranna hotell, Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 21:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Peetri plats 1 Narva \u2013 Liivaranna hotell, Narva-J\u00f5esuu\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 22:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

VabaLava Linda 2 Narva \u2013 Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 23:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

VabaLava Linda 2 Narva \u2013 Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

28.06.2025 23:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

VabaLava Linda 2 Narva \u2013 Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

29.06.2025 00:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

VabaLava Linda 2 Narva \u2013 Medical SPA \u2013 Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

29.06.2025 00:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

VabaLava Linda 2 Narva \u2013 Meresuu SPA Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

29 June<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Concert-church service C. Kreek\u2019s \u201cRequiem\u201d at Alexander\u2019s Cathedral<\/h3>\n

On Sunday morning 29 June at 11:00, there will be a concert-church service at Alexander’s Cathedral, where C. Kreek\u2019s \u2019Requiem\u2019 will be performed again. Performers include singers from the ETV Girls’ Choir, the Estonia Boys’ Choir, Stockholm Estonian Women’s Choir and the Stockholm Estonian Mixed Choir. The choir will be accompanied by the EMTA Sinfonietta. Hirvo Surva will conduct.<\/p>\n

The performers’ first rehearsal will take place on 28 June from 19:00\u201321:00 at Alexander’s Cathedral. The second rehearsal on the morning of 29 June will be from 9:30\u201310:30 at Alexander’s Cathedral.<\/p>\n

ESTO Song, west courtyard of Narva Castle<\/h3>\n

We kindly ask singers to come to the rehearsal in their festival costumes, as there is no time to change after the rehearsal.<\/p>\n

11:30\u201313:30 Catering for performers in the north courtyard of Narva Castle
\n13:15 Children’s choirs assemble by the stands at the west courtyard of Narva Castle
\n<\/strong>13.40 Mixed choirs assemble by the stands at the west courtyard of Narva Castle<\/strong>
\n14:00\u201315:15 ESTO Song\u2019s 2nd rehearsal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

14:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Koit Mihkel L\u00fcdig \/ Friedrich Kuhlbars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hirvo Surva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:05<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Eesti h\u00fcmn Mu isamaa mu \u00f5nn ja r\u00f5\u00f5m Johann Voldemar Jannsen \/ Fredrik Pacius<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Aarne Saluveer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hoia Jumal Eestit – Juhan Aavik<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jaan Seim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Laulu m\u00f5ju – Roman Toi \/ rahvaluule<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Lauri Aav<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Laulik – Mart Saar \/ rahvaluule<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jaan Seim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Eesti, mu s\u00fcdame s\u00fcnnimaa \u2013 Olav Ehala \/ Leelo Tungal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kaspar K\u00f5rvits<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Oma saar\u2013 Kait Tamra \/ seadnud Andres Lemba<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Aarne Saluveer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:35<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Elukoor- Mari Kalkun, seadnud Rasmus Puur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Elo \u00dcleoja<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Buratino laul \u2013 Olav Ehala \/ Juhan Viiding<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jaanika Kuusik<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

children’s choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:45<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Aeg \u2013 Rene Eespere \/ Jaan Kaplinski, Rene Eespere<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Jaanika Kuusik<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

children’s choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:50<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Virumaa laul- Tiina Kippel\/ seadnud Hirvo Surva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Svetlana Gorju\u0161ina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

14:55<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\u00c4rkamise aeg – Rene Eespere<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Heather MacLaughlin Garbes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

15:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Laul P\u00f5hjamaast- \u00dclo Vinter\/ Enn Vetemaa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Kirill Gorju\u0161in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

15:05<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mis need ohjad meida hoidvad \u2013 Mart Saar \/ rahvalaul Otep\u00e4\u00e4 kihelkonnast<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hirvo Surva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

15:10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Ta lendab mesipuu poole \u2013 Peep Sarapik \/ Juhan Liiv<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Elo \u00dcleoja<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

15:15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Mu isamaa on minu arm \u2013 Gustav Ernesaks \/ Lydia Koidula<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Hirvo Surva<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

choirs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

15:30 The Song Festival Torch arrives from Narva-J\u00f5esuu into Narva Port by boat and moves through the city toward the west courtyard of Narva Castle.
\n16:00 The Song Festival Torch is received in the west courtyard of Narva Castle and used to light the ESTO Song flame.<\/strong>
\n16:30\u201318:00 ESTO SONG Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Koit \/ Dawn<\/strong> \u2013 music Mihkel L\u00fcdig, lyrics Friedrich Kuhlbars
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva<\/em><\/p>\n

1st NARRATIVE
\nCeline S\u00f6\u00f6t, Matthias Merelaine<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome. ESTO president Sirle S\u00f6\u00f6t<\/em>
\nWelcome. Narva Mayor Katri Raik<\/em><\/p>\n

Estonian National Anthem: Mu isamaa mu \u00f5nn ja r\u00f5\u00f5m \/ My Fatherland, My Happiness and Joy<\/strong> \u2013 music Fredrik Pacius, lyrics Johann Voldemar Jannsen
\nConducted by Aarne Saluveer<\/em><\/p>\n

Welcome. Minister for Education and Research Kristina Kallas<\/em>
\nPrayer. Diaspora Bishop Ove Sander<\/em><\/p>\n

Hoia Jumal Eestit \/ God, Protect Estonia<\/strong> \u2013 music Juhan Aavik, lyrics Aleksander Leopold Raudkepp
\nConducted by Jaan Seim<\/em>
\nLaulu m\u00f5ju \/ The Power of Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Roman Toi, folk poem
\nConducted by Lauri Aav<\/em><\/p>\n

2nd NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Fred Laansalu<\/em><\/p>\n

Laulik \/ Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Mart Saar, folk poem
\nConducted by Jaan Seim<\/em>
\nEesti, mu s\u00fcdame s\u00fcnnimaa \/ Estonia, The Land of my Heart<\/strong> \u2013 music Olav Ehala, lyrics Leelo Tungal, arrangement Olav Ehala,
\nConducted by Kaspar K\u00f5rvits<\/em>
\nAjavoogude sees (Oma saar) \/ The Currents of Time (My Island)<\/strong> \u2013 music and words Kait Tamra, arrangement Andres Lemba,
\nConducted by Aarne Saluveer<\/em>
\nElukoor \/ The Choir of Life<\/strong> \u2013 music and words Mari Kalkun, arrangement Rasmus Puur
\nConducted by Lauri Breede<\/em><\/p>\n

3rd NARRATIVE
\nCeline S\u00f6\u00f6t, Artjom Pahhomov<\/em><\/p>\n

CHILDRENS\u2019 CHOIRS
\nBuratino laul \/ Buratino\u2019s Song<\/strong> \u2013 music Olav Ehala, lyrics Juhan Viiding, arrangement Ehala
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em>
\nAeg \/ Time<\/strong> \u2013 music Ren\u00e9 Eespere, lyrics Jaan Kaplinski, Ren\u00e9 Eespere, arrangement Ren\u00e9 Eespere
\nConducted by Jaanika Kuusik<\/em><\/p>\n

4th NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Fred Laansalu<\/em><\/p>\n

Virumaa laul \/ Viru County Song<\/strong> \u2013 music and words Tiina Kippel, arrangement Hirvo Surva
\nConducted by Svetlana Gorju\u0161ina<\/em>
\n\u00c4rkamise aeg \/ The Awakening<\/strong> \u2013 music, lyrics and arrangement Ren\u00e9 Eespere
\nConducted by Heather MacLaughlin Garbes <\/em>
\nLaul P\u00f5hjamaast \/ Our Nordic Country<\/strong> \u2013 music \u00dclo Vinter, lyrics Enn Vetemaa
\nConducted by Kirill Gorju\u0161in<\/em><\/p>\n

5th NARRATIVE
\nCeline S\u00f6\u00f6t, Matthias Merelaine<\/em><\/p>\n

Leelo (Mis need ohjad meida hoidvad) \/ Runic Song (What Are the Reins that Constrain Us)<\/strong> \u2013 music Mart Saar, folk poem
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva<\/em>
\nTa lendab mesipuu poole \/ Towards the Homeland<\/strong> \u2013 music Peep Sarapik, lyrics Juhan Liiv, arrangment T\u00f5nis K\u00f5rvits,
\nConducted by Elo \u00dcleoja<\/em><\/p>\n

6th NARRATIVE
\nAngelica Suiste, Artjom Pahhomov<\/em><\/p>\n

Closing remarks ESTO president Sirle S\u00f6\u00f6t<\/em><\/p>\n

Mu isamaa on minu arm \/ My Fatherland is My Love<\/strong> \u2013 music Gustav Ernesaks, lyrics Lydia Koidula,
\nConducted by Hirvo Surva
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

\n18:00\u201322:00 ESTO SONG will seamlessly transition into the ESTO folk festival.<\/strong>
\nWe will dance traditonal folk dances and be entertained by Naised K\u00f6\u00f6gis and Zetod
\n18:00 Catering for the performers in the north courtyard of Narva Castle.<\/p>\n

Transport Narva \u2013 Narva-J\u00f5esuu<\/h4>\n

ESTO bus transfers are being organised between Narva and Narva-J\u00f5esuu. Transfers are based on demand and by prior agreement with groups. Transfers are free for ESTO pass holders, but pre-registration is required.<\/p>\n

On 29 June, ESTO is organising a special boat trip from Narva to Narva-J\u00f5esuu. The boat will depart from Narva Port at 23:00. Registration and ticket information HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

ESTO is going to Narva to inspire Russian-speaking people in Ida-Viru County to strive for multilingualism. As you know, learning and speaking Estonian is a big challenge there. It is also a big challenge for every Estonian family living abroad. The theme of the Youth congress at the Narva College of the University of Tartu is \u2019Multilingualism opens doors\u2019. We will delve into multiple identities, multilingualism and we will also talk about doors that multilingualism helps to open: not only the doors of the workplace but the invisible doors into people\u2019s hearts and different cultures. All interested parties are welcome. Registration is required. See the Youth Congress programme HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

In 2025, Narva will also be the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture. This provides an opportunity to highlight not only multilingualism but also multiculturalism in the ESTO programme. In addition to our ties with Estonia, our ancestors may have roots in very different cultures, be it in the historic Ingria or Setumaa or in other countries. Songs, dances, folk costumes, handicrafts and food are a great way to show our culture and tell our story.<\/p>\n

Thus, the ESTO Song Celebration, with the ESTO united choir and the core songs that were taken with Estonians when they fled in 1944, encourages time and again the singing of these old songs, which unites the Estonians as one people. Some of these songs were forgotten during the Soviet occupation in Estonia because they were not allowed to be sung. However, they continued to be sung in exile. The ESTO Song Celebration will also bring to Narva the flame of the Song and Dance Celebration, which moves from one corner of Estonia to the other before reaching Tallinn.<\/p>\n

We are pleased that several events of the Narva City days in 2025 coincide with the ESTO 2025 programme. In addition to the cultural programme, traditional Narva City Runs will take place for various distances and for different age groups<\/p>\n

ESTO will also go to Narva-J\u00f5esuu. There you will find the best hotels on the North Coast, an enchanting sandy beach and the sea.<\/p>\n

30 June<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

In cooperation with the city of Narva-J\u00f5esuu, the city of Sillam\u00e4e, the port of Sillam\u00e4e, the Ida-Viru Investment Agency, the Ida-Viru Entrepreneurship Centre and other local partners, a summer networking event for entrepreneurial people, entitled \u2018Opportunities in Ida-Viru County: security, development, work, business and tourism\u2019, is being organised. Starting in Narva-J\u00f5esuu, the event will move on to Narva, Sillam\u00e4e and finally to Tallinn. See the programme HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

The program includes several exciting excursion packages that will take you to Tallinn in the evening. These are free for ESTO pass holders; ile others can purchase tickets from the Piletitasku ticket office.<\/a><\/p>\n

1\u20132 July in Tallinn<\/em><\/h2>\n

The time before the Song and Dance Festival is the perfect time to meet other promoters of Estonian life in other countries. We think it is important to bring together leaders of Estonian Houses, open-air areas, children\u2019s camps, Estonian schools and teaching centres, and churches, as well as young researchers and members of academic organisations. Networking meetings will gauge how our Estonian communities are doing abroad. What can we be proud of and what worries us? The most important thing is that the leaders in different fields of our communities get together and get to know each other. Information and registration is available HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

At the same time, the ESTO volleyball tournament will take place in the morning at the S\u00f5le Sports Centre and in the afternoon at Teras Beach. Young Estonians from Canada, Sweden, Finland, and Germany will be competing.<\/p>\n

1 July is Canada Day. This means that the secret pub night is being organised by Estonians in Canada! At the last ESTO, this was an exceptionally popular gathering.<\/p>\n

July 2: International Congress of the Estonian World Council and ESTO gala evening at Lennusadam<\/p>\n

The gala evening is a big ESTO event where you can enjoy delicious Estonian cuisine, good company, and dancing until midnight.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the International Congress \u2019Global Estonian Identity and our collective memory\u2019 HERE >><\/a>
\nAt the ESTO gala evening, you can dance to the music of Mart Sander\u2019s Bel Etage orchestra. Find out more HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

On 3 July, a memorial ceremony will be held at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism in Maarjam\u00e4e, excursions will take place, and in the evening, the Swedish-Estonian vocal ensemble SweedEst Song will give a concert entitled \u2019Behind the sauna\u2019 (Sauna taga) at Fotografiska.<\/p>\n

On 4 July, there will be an American evening, \u2019 Secret Song and Dance Party\u2019 (SalaLauluTantsuPidu) at Fotografiska, and there will be other smaller events where people can get together.<\/p>\n

3-6 July in Tallinn XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration \u2019Iseoma\u2019<\/h3>\n

On 3-4 July, we will enjoy the Dance Celebration. The Song Celebration parade and the first Song Festival concert is on 5 July and the Song Celebration Grand Concert is on 6 July.
\nWe look forward to seeing you all at ESTO! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on info@estofestival.com<\/p>\n

We look forward to seeing you all at ESTO! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on info@estofestival.com<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/span><\/p>\n

What will it cost to stay in Stockholm?\u2028<\/span><\/p>\n

The following hostels and hotels are within a 2-5 minute walk from the Estonian House in Stockholm (Wallingatan 34):<\/p>\n

Hostel Generator<\/a>, Torsgatan 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two- four- and six-bed rooms are available. Breakfast can be added when making the reservation.<\/p>\n

If you make a group booking, you must pay 10-20% of the price at the time of the booking, depending on the size of the group. This money is non-refundable.<\/p>\n

Individual travellers can book their own room with the ESTO discount code HERE >><\/a><\/p>\n

City Backpackers Hostel<\/a> **, Upplandsgatan 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two-, four-, six-, seven- and eight-bed rooms are available.<\/p>\n