Discover Sulbi: Theatre, Dance and Canoe Trips

Sulbi combines theatre, folk dancing and choral singing with canoe trips on the Pühajõgi. The village theatre, the Mari dance group and local traditions shape its cultural life; Roosu Talu runs canoe trips. If you are planning a stay, you can weigh up whether cultural events or an activity on the river better suits your interests.

Theatre and Dance in Sulbi

Sulbi Village Theatre has been active without interruption since 5 December 2005 and operates year-round. It rehearses twice a week in the hall of the Roosu Talu recreation centre in Sulbi. The play “Kuidas me röövisime Triinu Baari”, written by Airika Saamo, premiered on 14 July 2024 at the Roosu Talu recreation centre in Sulbi.

The Sulbi women’s folk dance group Mari was founded in 1989 by dedicated local women in Sulbi’s schoolhouse, which had reopened at the time. Its repertoire includes dances from the inherited tradition, choreographed dances and original creations. Mari performs at Võru municipality events, at song and dance festivals in Võrumaa, at dance festivals in southeastern Estonia, and at nationwide dance festivals in Tallinn. Annual summer hikes to various places throughout Estonia are also part of the group’s tradition. Its range of performances therefore extends from community events to nationwide festivals.

Choral Singing and Fair History

Every June, Triin Koch’s choirs gather at the Sulbi song stage for a song day. If you want to include the annual event in your travel plans, check the exact date in June in advance. The history of the Sulbi Mihklilaat dates back to 2005, when local residents revived a hundred-year-old fair tradition in Sulbi. The song day provides a recurring June event, while the fair’s history adds a historical connection to Sulbi.

Canoe Trips on the Pühajõgi

Roosu Talu is located on the banks of the Pühajõgi and runs canoe trips along the stretch of the Võhandu known as the Pühajõgi. The trips include both rapids and sections with a gentler current. A briefing takes place before the trip; along the way, sights on the riverbank are introduced. The price includes the hire of life jackets and transport for the canoes and participants to the starting point of the trip. If a trip fits your plans, confirm that it is available on your preferred date before booking.

Accommodation and Camping

Roosu Talu offers accommodation for 45 people as well as camping facilities with 100 tent pitches. When planning, it is important to distinguish between the number of people and the number of tent pitches: these are two separate capacity figures and cannot be added together into a single number of people. If you are choosing between accommodation and camping, check which option suits your group and confirm capacity before booking.

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