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Estonia’s Curious Culture & Traditions

Season 6 Episode 607 | 28m 46s

In Estonia, Christine travels to the Setomaa region, visits an Seto Orthodox church, meets the indigenous Seto people, and learns about their polyphonic singing tradition and traditional folk costumes. In the Peipsi region, she visits the Onion Route, learns about Russian Old Believers, and creates traditional arts and crafts. In Võromaa, she cleanses her spirit in a UNESCO Estonian smoke sauna.

Aired: 10/14/23 | Expires: 01/24/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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