The time has almost arrived! The 12th Youth Song and Dance Festival will take place from 30th June 30 - 2nd July 2017 at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds and Kalev Central Stadium. The 12th Youth Song and Dance Festival, titled "Here I'll Stay" ("Mina jään"), is focused on the younger generation's ties with its land, culture and older generation, all of which are tied to the central theme of "roots."
The 12th Youth Song and Dance Festival will bring to Tallinn nearly 40,000 singers, dancers, gymnasts and musicians as well as tens of thousands of spectators.
Here are ten reasons to attend the festival:
1. The Youth Song and Dance Celebrations only take place every five years.
2. The theme of the 12th Youth Song and Dance Celebrations is Here I`ll stay.
3. Meet 40,000 dancers and singers at a time.
4. Five kilometers of procession.
5. The stage can fit up to 20000 singers and the whole area of the grounds can hold 120 000 people.
6. UNESCO World Heritage Event.
7. The unforgettable Estonian National Clothes.
8. Tradition dating back 1869.
9..Best time to visit Estonia.
10. Summer, sun, beautiful songs, interesting dancers, friendly spectators, fantastic view on the sea- what a great way to experience the most important cultural event of Estonia.
For more information, please refer to the ifficial website: XII noorte laulu- ja tantsupidu ''Mina jään''
