To Breathe as One,

It is not a coincidence that in the Estonian language the word's "soul" and "breathing" come from the same stem. One word developed from the other, because breathing and soul are connected. Even so closely connected that if you breathe in the same rhythm with someone, with a little luck it is possible to see his soul. The same magic works when tens and thousands breathe as one. They look for the right place in a hurry, gasping for breath. They hold their breath in anticipation. They rejoice from their heart and soul. This is when the souls of one nation meet. It is breathtakingly beautiful. By breathing as one, history can be changed. The vibrations of the soul create a resonance that has broken iron and brought down political regimes. But it is not the only aim of breathing as one. This celebration unites us with those who sang and danced before us, as well as with our contemporaries whose soul may go unnoticed in the everyday rat race. When people breathe as one, it does not matter whether you face the audience of the performers of whether you are somewhere else instead. When you breathe with others as one, your soul is there.

It is time for a nation to breathe as one again. More about history for our song festival and dance festival among with this years theme can be read here:)

In after every 5 year our nation has big song and dance festival. It is very popular among choirs and dancers, but as well it is very popular among Estonian nation. For a first time I self went there and listened and looked it, since usually I have been self there singing. This is one thing, what makes people to feel as 1. This year it was also special. It passed 140 year, since first song festival, what found place 1869. So it has his own small jubilee, so for 10 years, we can celebrate 150 years from first song festival. Only one difference is, that when first time was only men aloud to sing that festival, now are also women join to sing and dance. For me, it has given always good and positive feeling and makes happy to be there and to be proud to be estonian. This is good place to be and listen a lot of good music and as well to see people to dance. It gives very positive time for everyone after years hard work. All traditions with fire, with songs. Also time with people, spirit, feeling and so many things what makes it very good event, but most important people behind that and the visitors, singers what make it to be as good as it is.
By the small statistic what has been told out have been, that first day on song festival was around 75 000 people and second day over 100 000 people. That must also say how much our people hold together. For this time it is over, but already new song festival will come on 5 years.