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Puiga Theatre Group Celebrates 25 Years of Activity

The Puiga community center theater group celebrated 25 years of activity on November 8th. The day included both performances and dance entertainment, as well as warm wishes.

Youth work quality assessment was conducted in Võru County

The nationwide youth work week 'Where Opportunities are Born' takes place from 10th to 16th of November. It is a great time to draw attention to the everyday life and importance of youth work and to look at its strengths and weaknesses. In 2024-2025, a quality assessment of youth work was carried out in Võru Municipality with the aim of mapping the current situation, identifying improvement opportunities, receiving feedback on the work being done, and raising awareness and importance of youth work.

Sulbi village theater production "How We Robbed Triinu's Bar" smashes records

Sulbi village theater is still making waves, with the show "How We Robbed Triinu's Bar" selling out every time.

Two Photo Legacies Meet on the Walls of Vastseliina Community Center

Ago Ruus opened his curated photo exhibition 'Two Old Photo Albums' at the Vastseliina Community Center on October 10. On the walls of the community center, two amateur photographers meet, originating from different worlds, but their work is united by a common location - Vastseliina, formerly known as Neuhausen and its surroundings.

Sports Coordinator Shared Experiences of Community Physical Activities at Movement Conference

On October 8-9, a movement conference 'Kääriku Kärajad - For a Healthy Estonia!' took place at the Kääriku Sports Center in Valgamaa, focusing on Estonian identity, promoting physical activity, and the role of local governments in designing public spaces that encourage movement. The seminar was attended by Asko Saarepuu, the sports coordinator of Võru Municipality.

Autumn Season Progresses Sportingly in Võru Municipality

This autumn, physical activity in Võru Municipality has been lively with many participants. In September, running training and BodyArt took place in Puiga and Vastseliina, respectively. In October, we moved on the terrain with and without poles, meaning the Võru Municipality Nordic walking day in Juba village and the opening hike of the hiking series in Verijärve-Andsumäe. A total of approximately 90 participants delight the organizers and add motivation for organizing future events.

Workshops Introduced the Impact of Organic Food on Health

In September, practical workshops "The ABC of Healthy Well-being - How Does Food Support Us?" were held in the community centers of Lasva and Vastseliina as part of the project "Organic and Cozy," guided by Well-being Designer Egle Kõva.

Experiences from Study Trips to Sweden Boost Culture and Youth Work in Võru Municipality

A 16-member delegation from the Võru Municipality's Culture and Youth Work Center was on a study trip in Sweden, in the Nordanstig municipality from September 14th to 19th, to gain new ideas and inspiration from a small municipality on how to make the activities more attractive and diverse and offer activities for people with various interests and abilities.

Cultural Stories and Encounters in Rapla County Offered New Ideas to the Võru Cultural Sector

Cultural workers from Võru County visited Rapla on the 9th-10th of September for their traditional autumn study trip to meet colleagues from another county, gain new experiences, and exchange ideas. This year, they explored Rapla. The diverse program included visits to both large and small community centers and cultural sector organizations. 

Männi Street Festival Brought the Community Together

The Männi Street Festival, held for the fifth time in Parksepa on September 7th, has mobilized the community to offer an exciting program in the center of the village with various activities for different target groups: workshops, competitions, lucky draws, culinary delights, and concerts.

Summer Sports Events Brought Communities Together

This summer, there were many sports events in Võru municipality that brought together both large and active as well as small and more modest sports enthusiasts.

The last day of summer passed in Lasva with games and joy

On the last day of summer, August 31, a fun children's day called "Summer's end fun is still going on!" was held at the Lasva community center and its surroundings.

Lasva Lake Music Brought Stars and Lights Above Heads to the Stage

The 21st edition of Lasva Lake Music took place this year at the end of August - on the last Saturday of August, August 30th, a day when Estonia traditionally celebrates the Night of Ancient Bonfires. In Lasva, candles were sent to the lake, as is characteristic of lake music.

Community Day of Võru Municipality at Harjumägi Connected Different Generations with Various Activities

On the penultimate Sunday in August, on the 24th of August, families from various corners of the Võru Municipality, performers, guests, and other active individuals gathered in the Pühajõe region at Osula Harjumägi. All came together to spend a beautiful sunny Sunday with songs, dances, various workshops, and fun activities.

Võru Parish Groups Participated in County Song Festival "Resounding Võru"

It was only on 20th August that Võru village resounded with choir singing, folk songs, orchestral music, shining eyes, smiles, and touching moments. Võru parish choirs and the brass band Kungla also contributed to this event.

The Vannamuudu Ensemble succeeded at Benita Nursing Home

When the Vannamuudu owl rehearsal reached, the agenda was already in place. Including a performance at Benita.

Võru Municipality Participated in Estonia's Municipal Summer Games

The municipal summer games of Estonian municipalities took place from August 16th to 17th in Kambja and Tartu County, with Võru Municipality also being represented in several sports.

Vastseliina Youth Participated in a Youth Exchange Program

Vastseliina Youth Center's youth participated in an Erasmus+ youth exchange program in Sicily, Italy from August 6th to 12th.

Lasva Children's Day Awaits to Play, Craft, and Watch Performances

Following Lasva Lake music on Sunday, August 31 from 10:00 to 15:00, a fun children's day "More Fun at the End of the Summer!" will take place at Lasva beach and near the community center.

Järvemuusika brings stars and a visually spectacular light show to Lasva

This year, Järvemuusika will take place on August 30, marking the end of summer. The stage will feature the vocal ensemble Noorkuu, Birgit Sarrap, and Mihkel Mattisen.

Youngsters gained work experience in Võru municipality youth camp

In the last weeks of July, the Võru municipality youth camp took place. The hot weather conditions provided challenges and interesting activities for both the municipality's youth and youth workers who participated in activities with the youngsters.

Series of Movement Training Sessions in Võru Municipality Encouraged People to Move Together

This summer, a series of movement training sessions took place in Võru municipality, aimed at encouraging people to move more and providing simple tips for daily physical activity.

The eventful day of the Orava local community

On July 26, the Orava open-air stage hosted a local community day, during which both locals and visitors enjoyed a diverse cultural program, creative workshops, and athletic challenges.

Collectives from Võru Municipality Shared Experiences from the Song and Dance Festival

The 28th Song and 21st Dance Festival "Iseoma" held in Tallinn from July 3 to 6 highlighted dialects, local peculiarities, and the authenticity of traditional music. Võru Municipality was represented by sixteen dance groups, eight choirs, and two orchestras.

The Song and Dance Festival Fire Passed through Võru County Twice

The journey of the "Iseoma" Song and Dance Festival fire reached Tallinn passing through Võru County, stopping on June 18th at Vastseliina Community Center, August Teppo's hayloft, near Parksepa Võru County Library, next to the memorial stone by Osula Basic School, and at Roosu Farm in Sulbi.

Record Number of Singers Participated in the Võrumaa Community Singing Day

In mid-June at the Navi Community Center, the 11th Võrumaa Community Singing Day saw a record 110 community singing enthusiasts coming together to sing a mix of well-known and lesser-known songs.

Young People from Võru County Participated in Educational and Exciting Summer Days at Taevaskoja

From June 12 to 13, the tourism and recreation center Taevaskoja in Võru County hosted summer days for young people, with nearly 80 participants aged 10 to 18 years.

Võru-Väimela Road Race Brought Together 759 Sports Enthusiasts

On May 22nd, the third stage of the Võrumaa Sports Federation's running and walking series took place - the 44th edition of the Võru-Väimela road race and walk.

Children's choir from Võrumaa set the Singing Carousel rolling in Puiga

More than 95 bright-eyed singing children gathered on May 18 at Puiga Elementary School to participate in the Võru County Singing Carousel this year.

Võru County Children's Folklore Day Embodied Joy and Sense of Belonging

On May 14, the 36th Võru County Children's Folklore Day entitled 'Every Child with Their Own Instrument' was held in Osula on the banks of Pühajõe, with over 170 children participating, who rated the event with a grade of five.

The sixth season of the Võru Parish quiz tournament concluded

The sixth season of the Võru Parish quiz tournament, held at the Sõmerpalu community center, concluded on May 8th. Both the season and the final stage were won by the team Liinamäe.

Võru municipality's first movement seminar brought together active and motivated community members

The Võru municipality, in cooperation with the Võru municipality's cultural and youth center, organized the first movement seminar in Sõmerpalu community center on April 15th. The aim of the seminar was to inspire and support physical activity in people of all ages and share knowledge on how to integrate movement consciously and effectively into daily life.

Vocal Ensemble Day Upholds Decades-Long Traditions

On April 6th, the Vastseliina Community Center hosted a major event - a double event where the 20th Vocal Ensemble Day of Southeast Estonia and the 27th Vocal Ensemble Day of Võru County took place, with a total of 17 adult vocal ensembles from Valga, Põlva, and Võru counties coming together. 

Young People of Sõmerpalu Organized Playback Show for the Third Time

Youth from the Sõmerpalu youth room organized a humorous and well-prepared imitation competition at the Sõmerpalu community center on March 14, which has already become a tradition.

Lasva Community Center Celebrates 50 Years of Activity

On International Women's Day, March 8, Lasva Community Center celebrated its 50th anniversary. It was on this day in 1975 that the first party took place at Lasva Community Center.