The President of the Republic greeted the firebringers and thanked them for having kept the fire and carried it through Estonia. The Saaremaa Women's Choir "Piret" and the Saaremaa United Male Choir had come to greet the Song Festival Fire with a song.
From the Presidential Palace, the fire was brought to the Town Hall Square, where it was handed over to the Mayor of Tallinn.
Public Relations Unit of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, July 1, 2004