All the northern nations celebrate Midsummer. Midsummer is as important as Christmas for Estonians. The sun sets only for a few hours, it doesn’t go dark during the night. The sunlight is very important for Estonians because soon the days are getting shorter again and the long dark autumn arrives. You must absorb lots of sun during the summer inside yourself to survive the long, foggy and dark winter.
Matsalu village Midsummer fire takes place right on the sea shore at Keemu harbour. People start with the preparations early on - the local people mow the lawn hay and collect firewood. Everyone brings something with them, food or drinks to the party. Local musicians play the musical instruments. People light up a big fire just before it starts getting darker. People see-saw on the large village swing and compete with each other.
On the other side of the Matsalu Bay also the fires will be lit up and the smoke rises into the sky showing that everywhere there is a party. People leave the party on eraly morning.
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