Traditions
What is the national flower of Estonia?
Cornflower
(Estonian: rukkilill)
Who is the author of the novel "Tõde ja õigus" (English: Truth and justice)?
A. H. Tammsaare
In what year did the first major choral singing festival (Estonian: Laulupidu) take place in Estonia?
1869
What is the longest hiking trail in Estonia?
Peraküla-Aegviidu-Ähijärve
What is a famous Estonian national salty dish?
Estonian potatoes and groats mash (Estonian: kartuli-tangu puder)
Estonian national animal?
Wolf
(Estonian: hunt)
Which writer is known as the author of the book "Kevade" (English: Spring)?
Oskar Luts
In what year was the first dance festival (Estonian: Tantsupidu) held in Estonia?
1934
What is Soomaa National Park known for?
Floods ("the fifth season")
What is the national fish of Estonia?
Baltic herring (Estonian: heeringas)
What is the national dish in Estonia during Christmas?
Blood sausage
(Estonian: verivorst)
Name Eduard Vilde's famous novel that deals with the life of Estonian peasantry?
"Mäeküla piimamees" (English: The Milkman of Mäeküla)
What is a significant ornament when wearing Estonian folk clothes?
Brooch (Estonian: pross)
In which region of Estonia is Lahemaa National Park located?
North Estonia
What is a traditional grain dish specific to Estonia?
Kama
Name an Estonian archaic finger-stringed instrument?
Baltic psaltery
(Estonian: Hiiu kannel)
Name a female Estonian poet who played a major role in national identity in the 19th century and whose poetry is characterized as romantic and patriotic?
Lydia Koidula
What is the most famous group dance in Estonia?
Kaerajaan
Name the largest island in Estonia?
Saaremaa
What is the name of the traditional drink of the Seto people?
Handsa
When is the Independence Day (Estonian: Eesti iseseisvuspäev) of the Republic of Estonia?
February 24th
Name the famous children's author among whose written books we find "Varesele valu" (English: Sorrow for the Crow)?
Leelo Tungal
Name the world's most played living Estonian composer who is known for his minimalist and spiritual works, including pieces like "Spiegel im Spiegel" and "Fratres"
Arvo Pärt
How tall is Suur Munamägi (hill)?
317.4 m (rounded to 318)
What is a traditional Estonian dessert?
Bread soup (Estonian: leivasupp)