One of the biggest events of the year, electrifying the city with concerts, art exhibits, street performers, sport activities, amazing raffles and huge sales lasting for one month. Shopping centres have big sales and discounts, and there are rides and shops everywhere. There are massive fireworks displays each night. Don’t miss “Carpet Oasis” selection of over 100,000 exquisite handmade carpets from the Gulf region. Book hotels and flights well in advance as everything fills up rapidly. The festival changes dates each year between January, February or March and usually draws around 3 million shoppers.

In Eastern Panama Province, this festival centres on the local folkloric dances and drumming performances of the native people.

The festival first took place in 1989, and now has a firm place on the music calendar, with around 20 concerts in Tallinn and Tartu.