Tallinn to host key cultural events

Estonia is to host over 7,000 cultural events as part of the country's celebrations of adopting the euro and becoming a European Capital of Culture.

The first event will be held on New Year's Eve and will be held in the country's capital city of Tallinn to mark the start of a key year for Estonia. Centring on the main square, there will be a music festival followed by a large fireworks display. It is expected that the prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will be attending the celebrations.

Estonia Tourist Board's director, Tarmo Mutso, said: "Tallinn is going to be buzzing every day throughout 2011 as visitors, performers and venues make the most of Tallinn's role as Capital of Culture."

He added that the city's hotels and event organisers have responded well to the demand and international challenges.

Other events planned in 2011 include the 23rd European Film Academy Awards gala and the first world championships in fire sculpting.

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