Estonia

For an insight into Lithuania’s religious beliefs and troubled political past, visit the Hill of Crosses at Siauliai(pronounced shoe-lay).  Lithuanians know it as Kryžių Kalnas.

Known in its heyday as “the Paris of the East”, Riga is the largest, most vibrant city in the Baltic region.  Its history and architecture reflect the influences of Russian and German culture on its underlying Latvian traditions.

Group singing is a living feature of Estonia’s historical and cultural heritage.  Within Estonia there are many small cultural communities, each with its own song tradition.