Estonian holidays, festivals, cultural events
, with the following day (May 1) being a public holiday of
lesser importance called "Spring Day" (Kevadpüha). Yet Volbriöö itself has considerable importance as one of the main
reasons to party across the country. Influenced by German culture, the night originally stood for the gathering and meeting of
witches. Nowadays some people still dress up as witches and wander the streets in a carnivallike mood.
Yet for most Estonians, Volbriöö has become a reason to celebrate the arrival of Spring with huge outdoor drinking and
partying throughout the night. This is especially strongly honoured in Tartu, the university town in Southern Estonia. For
Estonian students in student corporations (fraternities and sororities), the night starts with a traditional march on the streets
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