Although the Song Festival in Estonia will celebrate its 150th anniversary this coming summer, festivities began early at Tartu College on October 10, 2018. Conductor Külli Salumäe led the Viljandi St. Paul’s Congregation Mixed Choir in a beautiful concert with readings by Mart Salumäe to remember the long history of the Song Festival. Those who were unable to attend the concert at Tartu College also had the opportunity to hear the choir sing in Hamilton over Thanksgiving weekend.