July 20 11-20

The legendary fishing competition Viitina Kuurits

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The legendary fishing competition Viitina Kuurits is a unique opportunity to see teams fishing with the archaic fishing tool called kuurits.

The event carries both old traditions and the goal of cleaning up the waterfront, and has also brought the community together for 27 years. Nearly twenty teams, often dressed in costumes, take part in the fishing competition, and an entertaining cultural program takes place on the shores of the lake. Viitina Kuurits is one of the events with the longest history in the region.

Day plan

VIITINA IN JÄRVESAAR:
11.30-12.30 Registration, taking pictures of the teams.
12.30-13.30 Viitina Kuurits OPENING – lineup of teams, inspection of fishing equipment and costumes, photo taking, anthem and Paganamaa Brass ensemble!
14.00-15.00 Fishing competition with the traditional fishing net kuurits
**15.00-15.30 Fish weighing.
15.30-17.00 Award ceremony of Kuurits, music will be performed by Viru-Nigula Men

VITINA MANOR BEACH:
11.00-12.00 Which exciting aquatic animals and aquatic insects can be found in Lake VIitina, Henn Timm will help you find the answer. Suitable for children!

VIITINA JÄRVESAAR BRIDGE:
11.45-13.15 Which crayfish live in our waters and in other parts of the world, how are crayfish doing in Estonia? How is crayfish caught and what is important to know about it? Margo Hurt talks about crayfish and shows a thing or two.

VIITINA JÄRVESAAR STAGE:
17.00-20.00 Dance party! (simmann)
Traditional Teppo accordion players Int&Müller keep the mood and spin the dancing feet. True village party will unroll here.

Eating: During the whole day, home cafes of Viitina region are open, in addition there are eating possibilities to be found at Viitina Kuurits Järvesaar Stage and village center by the manor.

Viitina Kuurits Facebook page
Organizer: Viitina Jahiselts NGO