Cultural identity, nationalism and changes in singing traditions



Photo 11. The 1994 song festival fire
is lit from a rock monument,
shaped like a sacrificial stone.
The festive occasion was introduced by
Estonian bagpipe tunes.
Photo by Malev Toom.

Photo 12.
Young singers in traditional dress
march at the festival parade
in Tartu.
Photo by Malev Toom.

Photo 13.
The boys' choir from northern Estonia
is dressed in a stylized version
of their regional costume.
Photo by Malev Toom.