Posted by: Marian Visser van Klaarwater Posted on: Tuesday 12 October 2010, 14:17

In 2011, Capital of Estonia, Tallinn gets the unique opportunity to hold the title ‘European Capitalof Culture’. 2011 is the year when Tallinn will tell fascinating stories to the whole world through itscultural programme.

In 2011, the cultural programme of Tallinn as a European Capital of Culture will include 251 different events. In addition to smaller events, there will be at least one larger festival each month.

Important event

The more important events to take place include the international Jazzkaar jazz music festival in April,The Tallinn Old Town Days in June, the Youth Song and Dance Celebration and the Tallinn

Maritime Days in July, the Birgitta Festival for opera music in August, and the Black Nights Film Festival in November.

Long term projects

In addition to the cultural programme, Tallinn2011 has launched many long-term projects to engagevolunteers and young people, and to raise people’s environmental awareness.

Opening ceremony

Tallinn’s year as the European Capital of Culture will be kicked off by two major events: the awardceremony of the European Film Academy held in Tallinn in December 2010 and the openingceremony of the Capital of Culture on 31 December 2010.

Culture-oriented

Estonians are a very culture-oriented nation. They hold dear what they have and are curious whatis going on abroad. So the Capital of Culture has found a good harbour for 2011, Tallinn will be athankful audience for the cultural blast the year is about to offer. Be part of it!

For more information and programme: www.tallinn2011.ee.