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Tartu celebrates the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia with traditional events in the Old Town, welcoming all residents of Tartu and friends of the city!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u27a4 9:15 \/ War of Independence Memorial<\/strong>
\nCeremonial lineup<\/p>\n

\u2013 Speeches will be given by T\u00f5nis Lukas, Chair of the Tartu City Council, and Priit Tamm, Chaplain of the Tartu Unit of the Defence League<\/p>\n

\u27a4 10:00 \/ Tartu Observatory<\/strong>
\nEstonian flag honoring ceremony and speeches<\/p>\n

\u2013 Speeches by Tartu Mayor Urmas Klaas, Chair of the Association of Municipalities of Tartu County Jarno Laur, Dean of the Tartu Deanery Kristjan Luhamets, and Vice-Chair of the Estonian Students\u2019 Society Ervin Otto Prank<\/p>\n

\u2013 Performances by Tartu Academic Male Choir, Estonian University of Life Sciences Male Choir Gaudeamus, Tartu Male Choir Academic Emaj\u00f5gi, Haaslava Male Choir, and Estonian Forest Workers\u2019 Male Choir Forestalia<\/p>\n

\u2013 Wind music by the Tartu Wind Orchestra<\/p>\n

The event is hosted by Maria Annus.<\/p>\n

After the ceremony, the Tartu Observatory will be open to visitors until 1 PM with a discounted ticket of \u20ac3. Entry is free for children up to 8 years old and for Museum Card holders.<\/p>\n

\u27a4 11:00 \/ Town Hall Square<\/strong>
\nInspiration from the Tartu Unit of the Defence League
\nTechnology and weapons exhibition<\/p>\n

\u27a4 12:30 \/ Town Hall Square<\/strong>
\nPublic skating party with the folklore club Maatasa<\/p>\n

We recommend arriving at the events by public transport or on foot. If possible, bring an Estonian flag with you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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