During the second half the 19th century, village choirs were the major form of social communication, which later developed into the activity of societies, so essential for the independence of the Republic of Estonia.
Just külakoorid olid 19. sajandi teisel poolel peamiseks ühistegevuse vormiks, millest hiljem kujunes Eesti Vabariigi iseseisvumiseks nii oluline seltsitegevus.