Kihnu Midsummer FestivalKihnu jaanipidu
Kihnu, Pärnu County, Estonia
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A traditional midsummer (Jaanipäev) celebration on Kihnu, held on June 23rd at night. The island community lights a large bonfire (often an old boat) and performs ancient songs and dances in full traditional costume around it 1.
Midsummer is the most important annual holiday on Kihnu. Families and youth wear intricately knitted traditional clothing and gather to sing runic songs and dance around the bonfire, celebrating nature and heritage.
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Vanarahvamaja plats · Kihnu
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Witness locals in costume sing traditional runo-songs and dance around a massive bonfire as midnight approaches.
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