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Discover Kihnu vald

 
Kihnu vald is a municipality located in the Baltic region of Europe, within the nation of Estonia. The rural municipality is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and folk culture. It has an area of only 32 square kilometers, with a population in 2018 estimated at 533 people.

The people of Kihnu are highly involve in preserving their traditional culture, which includes music and dancing, as well as handicrafts such as knitting woolen garments from local sheep's wool. Visitors to Kihnu will find many opportunities to observe and participate in traditional activities such as reed boat-building or learning about local legends told through music.

A must-see attraction when visiting Kihnu is the Padaste Manor House, set on a hill near the shoreline with stunning views over the surrounding countryside and sea beyond. From here visitors can enjoy pleasant walks around some of the nearby small islands or take part in fishing trips with locals who are more than happy to share their knowledge about this unique part of Europe's history and cultural heritage.
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