Description
Exhibited as part of the Hors les Murs section of the Boutographies European photography festival, Montpellier
June 9 to 19 (Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm, and Saturdays May 23, 30 and June 13, 2pm to 6pm)
In Estonia, every 5 years, tens of thousands of folk singers and dancers gather for several days in Tallinn to celebrate Estonian culture, independence and freedom.
Listed as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, this festival, whose tradition dates back to the 19th century, is the most important event for this small nation of 1.3 million inhabitants. Rich in musical heritage, the country boasts one of the richest repertoires of folk songs in the world.
This first edition since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 resonates as a strong symbol of their attachment to their homeland.
The exhibition consists of a photographic series accompanied by sound archives.
Lucie Berquière plunges us into the striking world of the Tallinn Choral Festival, an emblematic event in Estonian culture.
Through a series of photographs accompanied by sound archives, she captures the essence of a gathering that celebrates a country?s identity and independence. The photographer underlines the importance of this event, which is listed as a UNESCO intangible heritage site.
