Virve Koster, 91, above, better known as “Kihnu Virve,” is one of Estonia’s top-selling female folk singers. We were also very lucky: weather was wonderful and no mosquitoes, we had Estonians in our company, who p, The ferry ride takes you to a land back in time. Kihnu Gurmee ... their traditional way of life and nice colorful traditional clothing. We were also very lucky: weather was wonderful and no mosquitoes, we had Estonians in our company, who p, The ferry ride takes you to a land back in time. Transport by bench seat truck is possible too. What do you think is the impact of mass tourism on the island? This 23-km tour includes sights across the entire island. Her proudest achievement was winning first place in the photo contest “Pictures of homeland”, held by the Estonian National Museum for which she was awarded by the former president of Estonia, Toomas Hendrik Ilves. Living largely of tourism, Kihnu belongs to the Pärnu County of Estonia and is considered as an ancient island of seafarers and fishermen. Virve Koster, 91, above, better known as “Kihnu Virve,” is one of Estonia’s top-selling female folk singers. Kihnu Museum represents this in the most genuine way.Kihnu is an ideal place for walking, fishing, cycling, and meeting the friendly islanders! For example, although most tourists are quite respectful, there are always some that come to the island and feel like there are no boundaries here. On the actual day, people will heat and go to sauna, often make a grill and lots of other delicious food, get dressed up in their proudest skirts and costumes and gather together at the community field. When I was a kid, my family and I came to Kihnu for summer vacations a couple times in the 90’s. Transport by bench seat truck is possible too. At Hear It From Locals, we aim to bridge the gap between wanderers and locals, which are two interchangeable roles of same us. more. (Silvia) : The only way to reach Kihnu is by ferry or boat leaving from Munalaid harbour (about 40km outside of Pärnu). Fish cutlets, fried fish, smoked fish, fish salad, salted fish, marinated fish…..  you get the idea? The forest is filled with tall, powerful, pine trees that stretch far up to the sky. The Estonian island of Kihnu is run by women. This website uses cookies. For a change, please tell us a little about Kihnu men and their role. Life on the island … Interesting museum, and lighthouse. Nowadays, some men find work on transport ships or cruise ships, some go abroad to work in Finland or Norway or other Scandinavian countries, or some find as many opportunities for work on the island as they can. Estonia has over 2000 islands, mostly uninhabited. Is there any specific way of preparing or serving it?

1 Restaurant within 5 miles. Winter is absolutely beautiful here on the island when the forests are covered in snow and frost. The cultural heritage of Kihnu – its clothes, dialect, music and handicraft – belong in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.Kihnu Museum represents this in the most genuine way. Kihnu women are very hard workers and dedicated to their families, homes and culture. Get your FREE Ultimate Travel Interviews for your travel needs delivered directly to your mailbox !! Kihnu Island is the seventh largest island in Estonia. Photographer Arnaud Lafeuillade came to Estonia and fell in love with the lovely Kihnu island. ), practicing traditional dances and songs, taking part in holiday traditions, and anything else that comes up along the way. Whether that’s littering, trespassing on others land, acting inappropriately and so on.

Transport by bench seat truck is possible too. Kihnu vald, Kihnu Estonia. Ferry was also cheap and hired a bike for 7 euros on arrival. The cultural heritage of Kihnu – the clothing, language music and handcrafts are part of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Nowadays, the songs are more of a way to preserve the traditions and culture and sung during performances. Would you like to tell us the story behind this?