Seto leelo

Seto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition
CountryEstonia
Reference00173
RegionEurope and North America
Inscription history
Inscription2009 (4th session)
ListRepresentative

Seto leelo is the Setos' polyphonic style of folk singing.[1]

In 2009, the Seto leelo was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.[1] Seto leelo is usually performed by women,[1] dressed in traditional clothing.[2] During the Seto Kingdom Day celebration, the winning lead singer of a leelo group is awarded the title of "Mother of Song".[1]

  1. ^ a b c d "Seto Leelo, Seto polyphonic singing tradition". UNESCO. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
  2. ^ Kevin O'Connor (2006). Culture And Customs of the Baltic States. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 178. ISBN 978-0-313-33125-1. Retrieved 5 November 2012.

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