06.02.22
Events
Candlemas Day
Candlemas Day is the first bigger women’s holiday in winter. On this day women paid visit to each other or went to the inn and men had to take care of all the household chores. As on other women's holidays, it was important to drink a red drink to ensure rosy cheeks for the rest of the year.
It was believed that candles cast on that day burn with the brightest flame. You can learn about different candle making techniques at the museum farms and get acquainted with Candlemas traditions.
At Sepa farm it is shown how to make sheep tallow candles.
At the classroom of Kuie school candle rings are crafted from natural materials.
In the Kolkhoz apartment building the housewife introduces modern candle making techniques.
The housewife is darning and doing needlework at Seto farm. Using needle during Candlemas Day was supposed to help to keep the wolves away from the herd in summer.
At the Peipus Russian dwelling you can try rolling candles from beeswax (cost 2 €).
From Lau shop you can purchase sweets, red drink for the ladies and other fascinating goods.
At Härjapea farm traditional holiday dishes are prepared. You can also taste red Candlemas drink here.
Kolu Inn offers hearty Estonian dishes.
A Covid certificate and a valid identity document must be presented at the ticket office. Please wear a face covering inside the museum buildings for the protection of yourself and others.
It was believed that candles cast on that day burn with the brightest flame. You can learn about different candle making techniques at the museum farms and get acquainted with Candlemas traditions.
At Sepa farm it is shown how to make sheep tallow candles.
At the classroom of Kuie school candle rings are crafted from natural materials.
In the Kolkhoz apartment building the housewife introduces modern candle making techniques.
The housewife is darning and doing needlework at Seto farm. Using needle during Candlemas Day was supposed to help to keep the wolves away from the herd in summer.
At the Peipus Russian dwelling you can try rolling candles from beeswax (cost 2 €).
From Lau shop you can purchase sweets, red drink for the ladies and other fascinating goods.
At Härjapea farm traditional holiday dishes are prepared. You can also taste red Candlemas drink here.
Kolu Inn offers hearty Estonian dishes.
A Covid certificate and a valid identity document must be presented at the ticket office. Please wear a face covering inside the museum buildings for the protection of yourself and others.
Events
23.04.22 - 28.09.22
Events
Summer season
Come to the open air museum
where you will be able to learn to notice and care about nature, value old
customs, do some simple types of farm work as well as share moments of leisure
and enjoy life with your loved ones.
28.05.22 - 04.09.22
Events
Dance performances of the Folklore Society Leigarid
Accompanied by live music, a celebration which is different every time is born from the combination of traditional dances, songs, games and instrumental music.
23.06.22
Events
Midsummer's Eve. Book in the village, village in the book.
Midsummer, especially
Midsummer eve, is the time of magic and mystery. Join us for concerts, folk dances, bonfires and ancient customs.
11.09.22
Events
Estonian Bread Day and Autumn Fair
At Estonian Bread Day we take a look at how bread is made starting from threshing and grinding grain to the way to eat the bread. Other older Estonian dishes are also introduced. Tasty Estonian food and authentic handicraft can be bought from autumn fair.