Political singing in Estonia

Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians have a reputation for being very fond of singing. Laila Pakalnina finds it amusing that now the Estonians have chosen the Estonia Concert Hall as the location for the third round of their presidential elections, which is only open to a select group of functionaries and dignitaries. She points out that historical sources describe the ancient Estonians singing at their People's Assemblies. "Regardless of the outcome of the elections, tomorrow Estonia's political singing will continue. In October, a small song concert will be held in honour of Queen Elizabeth II at the Town Hall Square in Tallinn. One of the songs will be sung in English. Perhaps the Estonians are even more convinced of the power of song than we Latvians."

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