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One of the most important symbols of music culture in Estonia is the song festival tradition, which began in 1869 and remains a powerful expression of national unity to this day. Concerts and festivals with international performers are also popular. Estonia's diverse and high-quality music, renowned composers, conductors, performers, and music event organisers have gained recognition around the world. According to the Participation in Culture Survey, one in two persons in Estonia goes to a live music event each year. The Participation in Culture Survey tells us how often Estonian people attend
More and more full-length films are being produced in Estonia
Kuupäev 25.10.2023
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According to Statistics Estonia, 29 full-length films were produced in Estonia in 2022. This is four more than in 2021. The number of corporate films has also increased, with a total of 1,773 made last year.
92.9% of Estonian households use the internet, social media is increasingly popular
Kuupäev 16.09.2024
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Data from Statistics Estonia show that the most popular online services used by the population in Estonia are banking and email. Compared with 2023, the number of social media users has increased – up by 5.7% in 2024.
Biggest national culture survey: people mainly go to the cinema or a concert for entertainment
Kuupäev 27.06.2024
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The Cultural Participation Survey conducted by Statistics Estonia reveals that over half a million people in Estonia went to the cinema at least once last year. Almost the same number of people attended a concert. Overall, 79% of residents aged 15 and over participated in a cultural event in 2023.
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Last year, 59,000 amateurs sang in choirs and danced in folk groups
Kuupäev 14.04.2020
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According to Statistics Estonia, in 2019, there were 82,500 amateurs of folk culture in Estonia. 59,000 of them sang in choirs or danced in folk dance groups. The most folk culture amateurs per thousand inhabitants were in Võru county and the least in Ida-Viru county.
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Hobby education today has more to offer than ever before. Each child or adult can find an exciting hobby to spend one’s leisure time. Through hobby education, people acquire new knowledge and skills. Hobby education provides a great opportunity to develop one’s strengths and talents, experience success and expand one’s network and relationships. Statistics Estonia publishes hobby education statistics by main fields of education. Nature Music Art Sports Engineering General culture The statistics on hobby education show which hobbies are preferred. These data are necessary to assess the
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Despite the wide reach of digital media in Estonia, traditional TV and radio programmes are still popular. Everyone can find something they like from the selection of television broadcasters and radio stations. TV and radio also promote other areas of culture, offering quality films, music and plays as well as live broadcasts of the most important events. Television and radio statistics cover all radio and TV stations in Estonia. The statistics include information, such as: how many TV and radio broadcasters there are in Estonia; what is the duration of broadcasting; how is the duration
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Folk culture covers a nation's tangible and intangible cultural heritage and customs. Folk dance, choir singing, brass music and ethnic handicrafts help to preserve traditions. Amateur theatres, folk culture societies and other activities associated with intangible cultural heritage and heritage culture sustain and raise self-awareness. Folk culture statistics provide answers to the following questions. How many amateurs and instructors of folk culture are there? In which county is the practice of folk culture most popular? What is the profile of a folk culture amateur? How are folk culture