TALLINN — In a bold move to secure their place in the future, Estonia’s Ministry of Culture has declared electric scooters as an essential part of the nation’s intangible cultural heritage.
”These scooters have become synonymous with urban life in Estonia, much like sauna and black bread,” said Culture Minister Juri. “In the same vein as our folk songs, we must protect the spirit of whizzing past tourists in Old Town!”
This unprecedented recognition follows recent discussions about banning children under ten from riding the machines. Critics argue that such a ban would ruin the heritage they now aim to protect.
”Scooters aren’t just a mode of transport. They’re a symbol of freedom, especially when dodging cars, pedestrians, and angry cats,” claimed local scooter enthusiast, Kadri.
The government plans to document450 city scooter riders in a series of viral TikTok videos to encourage international recognition, hoping to send Estonia’s very own scooter culture to UNESCO.
At press time, children were seen trying to outrun government officials on scooters while claiming they were practicing cultural preservation.