Keep alive and in motion

cultural heritage,

which changes with people

Muusika ikoon

Music

Lugude ikoon

Stories

Toidu ikoon

Food

Käsitöö ikoon

Craft

Kunsti ikoon

Art

Tantsu ikoon

Dance

Teatri ikoon

Theatre

Keele ikoon

Language

We preserve and progress Estonian folk culture

The cornerstones of viable folk culture are strong communities, motivated and professional leaders and young people with an interest in folk culture.

Database

We maintain a sectoral database. It is currently being updated and will be made available as soon as possible. In the meantime, please contact the Estonian Centre of Folk Culture folk culture specialist working in your county for more information.

Inventory of intangible cultural heritage

We manage the inventory of intangible cultural heritage in accordance with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Training courses

We organize training courses on folk culture and intangible cultural heritage.

Support measures

The Estonian Centre of Folk Culture mediates various national support measures and programs for the promotion of culture.

Various support measures also make it possible to contribute to the appreciation of folk culture and intangible cultural heritage.

Cultural policy

We participate in the process of shaping and implementing cultural policy at local, national and international level and advance topics related to cultural management and cultural policy.

Collaboration

We offer all-round support for achieving common goals to those operating in the field. We progress the field in cooperation with state institutions, municipalities, central societies, non-profit associations, higher education institutions and companies.