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The Riigikogu was celebrating its 95th anniversary on April 22 with traditional Open House when Toompea Castle is opened to visitors who can meet MPs and see their offices. Märt Agu s led a dance, young bands gave a garage concert and Tõnis Mägi performed with the band Estraadiraadio, the press service of Riigikogu said in a statement, cites LETA.

"We are expecting all of you to the birthday party of our parliament with a smile on your face and warmth in your heart," said the President of the Riigikogu Eiki Nestor. "By the time the Riigikogu opens its doors, all work related disputes should be resolved and voting concluded."

The Riigikogu opened its doors at 2.30 p.m. with a balcony concert of the wind quintet of the Police and Border Guard orchestra.

Tours are conducted on the architecture of Toompea Castle, in the offices of the President of the Riigikogu and other formal rooms of the Castle by tour guides, MPs and staff of the Chancellery.

Tall Hermann tower was also open to visitors. A special arts and crafts workshop is organized for children.

The best works from the School Film competition are shown in the Commander's House and the Conference Hall. At 4 p.m., the public is welcome to follow the history quiz in the Conference Hall, with teams made up of five schools, MPs and the Chancellery. The MP team consists of Remo Holsmer, Rainer Vakra, Lauri Vahtre and Aivar Riisalu.

"Traditionally, the anniversary program of the Riigikogu includes an event inspired by the key word of the year, which this year is the upcoming Song and Dance Celebration. Märt Agu will teach the main steps of a few dances that will be performed at the Celebration in July," said the Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department Illi Ong who compiled the program.