Presented as part of the Hors les Murs program of the European photography festival les Boutographies, Montpellier, from June 9 to 19 (Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays May 23, May 30 and June 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.). In Estonia, every five years, tens of thousands of choral singers and folk dancers gather for several days in Tallinn to celebrate Estonian culture, independence and freedom. Listed by Unesco as a masterpiece of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity, 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 has one of the richest folk song repertoires in the world. This first edition since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 resonates as a powerful symbol of attachment to their land. This exhibition consists of a photographic series accompanied by sound archives. Lucie Berquière immerses us in the striking world of Tallinn's choral song 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 highlights the importance of this event, listed as UNESCO intangible heritage.
Event from the official Montpellier agenda; venue: Office de Tourisme Montpellier; address: Galerie Bar à Photo, 34000, Montpellier.
Source: Agenda Montpellier