# About Festival
The event Paganlik PärimusÖÖ will take place on the 24. of August on the Kubija Song Festival Grounds.
Among all, it will also celebrate the 240th birthday of Võru. The event, which combines folklore, theatre, lights and nature, will feature actors and dancers from Saare-, Viru-, Harju-, Võru- and Seto counties.
- The name Paganlik PärimusÖÖ signifies a night (ÖÖ), where old traditions come to life.
- The word Pagan, not to be mixed with Paganism, is an Estonian mythological character who is known as a cunning demon.
- The adjective “paganlik”, in our sense means just that: cunning.
# The experience
Gates will open at 18.00
19.00 - 20.15 Mythical ancient forest and mixed choir Hilaro walking concert Kubija's pine forest
A staged exhibition created under the pines of Kubija, where you can meet the gnomes, home walkers and other strange creatures known from the stories of Võrumaa author Juhan Jaik. The sounds of instruments and songs can be heard from among the trees.
The exhibition landscape can be explored on your own by following the marked paths. It is definitely worth setting aside an hour to complete the mysterious journey.
The exhibition landscape can be explored on your own by following the marked paths. It is definitely worth setting aside an hour to complete the mysterious journey.
20.30 - 23.00 ÖÖtantsupidu “Born under a lucky sign”
ÖÖtantsupidu “Born under a lucky sign” (Õnnemärgi all sündinud) will begin on the Kubja dance stage and there will be approximately 600 dancers all over Estonia.
Add to that different musicians and famous Estonian actors.
23.00 - 23.50 Mischief and traditional scary stories
Around the main area there will be different village fetes, group dancing and also a small surprise at the end.
00.00 Midnight finale, fireworks, and concert
Midnight Culmination of ÖÖtantsupidu on the main stage.
00.10 Midnight party
Midnight party (SüdaÖÖpidu). A beloved Estonian artist will perform on stage.
*The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program.
24. of August 2024
on the Kubija Song Festival Grounds
on the Kubija Song Festival Grounds
