While the custom, called Munaloomka, had been fading in Setomaa, thanks to dedicated organizers, it has regained popularity in recent years. Tracks – the game is played on a sandy slope – have been set up in several places across the region.

Historically, Munaloomka was a fun pastime following the long Lent fast, enjoyed by both young and old.

Setomaa is a historic region south of Peipsi järv, traditionally inhabited by the Seto people. It spans parts of Võru County and straddles the border with the Russian Federation.

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