Challenging weather conditions, a general lack of funds and fierce competition in the cultural events landscape have left festival organizers in Estonia's southeast in a difficult situation this summer. Fewer events are taking place than in previous years and with less funding available than before, community support has become even more crucial in ensuring many are able to go ahead.

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