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Ice Cricket Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world and is played in many different formats that require various skills and strategies. For many years, Tallinn has hosted one of the most interesting and enjoyable forms of the game, where talent is often replaced by luck and the influence of the conditions and venue. This makes it a game for all – players and non-players, men and women. Two events will be
held near Tallinn this winter, 23 February and 2 March and played either on a local lake or at the Jeti Jäähall depending on the ice conditions. Matches usually begin around 1000. ■
23 February and 2 March Contact Rob Brookes at: brookesr30@hotmail.com Facebook: icecricket
LEIGO ICE MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Enjoy an extended weekend at Leigo Tourist Farm. The Leigo Ice Music Festival takes place on an ice stage, and the audience sits in seats made of ice. This icy concert hall even has an ice bar, where warm drinks will be offered. The festival promises live music, fire
dancers, and many more activities and performances to entertain the whole family. ■
15-24 February, Otepää www.leigo.ee
MARATHON There is nothing that Estonians love more than sauna! And here is their chance to prove it. Sauna teams may have up to four people, and the object of the competition is to enter the sauna as many times as possible. Teams must stay in the sauna for at least three minutes at a time. First prize goes to the team that entered the sauna the most amount of time, within the shortest overall time. ■
10 February, Otepää www.otepaa.ee
Kuldkala 2013 The largest fishing competition in the Baltics will take place February 16 on Viljandi Lake.
Kuldkala 2013 awards a cash prize to the person who catches the correctly marked fish. Enjoy a competitive atmosphere, fish foods, and live music performed by The Zetos and Tanel Padar, on the day of the competition. ■
16 February, Viljandi Lake www.kuldkala.ee