Tartu to celebrate Estonian Independence Day with traditional events

Tartu to celebrate Estonian Independence Day with traditional events

On Tuesday, February 24, Estonia celebrates the 108th anniversary of its independence. To mark the occasion, a number of ceremonial events will take place in Tartu throughout the day.

Estonia celebrates the independence day

As Estonians across the globe unite on 24 February to celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a nation’s remarkable journey – from its initial birth in freedom, through periods of loss, to its inspiring restoration. A quest for independence Starting with the Northern Crusades, Estonia became a battleground of foreign powers from the 13th century onwards. Denmark, Germany, Russia, Sweden and Poland fought their many wars…