Rune singing has rhythmicized people's lives in Ilomantsi for centuries. Kalevalaic rune singing played an important role both at life's turning points and in everyday life. The legacy of rune singing is visible today in surprising ways. Rune singing is a map to the Finnish mindscape.
In the themed guided tour 'On the Trail of Rune Singing', you dive deep into the nuanced world of rune singing, its uses, and its metaphors. On the tour, you delve into the youth's fun, bear beliefs, eternal longing, and the mystical world of spells. The participatory and experiential guided tour takes place in the Bard's Cottage and Nature Cottage Mesikkä. The themed guided tour is adaptable for different age groups.
Price: 90 € per group and 8 € / adult, 6 € / senior, student, child 7-15 years old. Opening fee 50 € outside opening hours.
Validity: When ordered separately, subject to guide availability
Group size: Minimum 10 people
Program duration: 1 hour
The group arrives at Parppeinvaara Poetry Village, where a guide greets them in the Bard's Cottage. The themed guided tour begins in the Bard's Cottage, from where the group moves to Nature Cottage Mesikkä. The tour includes activities, games, dancing, and singing. The 'On the Trail of Rune Singing' tour is based on Ilomantsi rune singing, and the tour format is conversational. The price of the themed guided tour includes admission to the poetry village, which can be explored after the tour. There is an opportunity for souvenir shopping at the museum shop Parppeinpuoti.
The program can be supplemented with the following for an additional fee
