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The Estonian Song Festival has been around since the time of the national awakening, and even managed to survive the Soviet era. According to experts, what makes the Song Festival tradition so enduring is the sense of unity people take away from it. However, local authorities also need to take the lead to ensure the song and dance festival tradition continues for decades to come.
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