How the Estonian community celebrates Christmas in Toronto.
Rahvajõulupuu brought together so many wonderful community members. 💚 As tradition goes, there was singing, dancing, Estonian food, crafts and lots of laughter. Thank you, Estonian Foundation of Canada - Eesti Sihtkapital Kanadas for putting together this incredible celebration, year after year!
Nii mõnus on kogukonnaga koos pühi tähistada. Aitäh kõigile, kellega saime head sõna jagada. Järgmisel aastal jälle!
How Estonian-Canadians are preparing for tantsupidu, the Estonian Dance Festival 2025
From 1500 dancers in 1934 to over 11 000 dancers in 2019, the Estonian Dance Celebration aka tantsupidu is one of those history books events. Mesmerizing patterns formed by thousands of folk dancers young and senior are a sight to see. And Toronto Estonians are hard at work to participate in the next Laulu- ja tantsupidu in 2025, held in Tallinn, Estonia from July 3-6.
TERR Kungla has held the tradition of folk dance alive in Canada and are continuing on the mission to represent diaspora Estonians at the laulu- and tantsupidu.
If you are looking to join a dance troupe, choir, a book club or any other Estonian-Canadian troupe, we have a one-stop resource for you on https://eestielu.ca/organizations/
Who to call, how to join - we've got it all covered.
Estonians didn't stop at Skype, now we have the most unicorns per capita. 🦄✅ Follow us for more interesting facts about the small yet mighty country that is Estonia!
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From percussive singing to dolphins with Mart Avi
Singer, songwriter, and soundscape builder Mart Avi is bound to turn your head when you first hear his music. Even through the sounds alone, you can tell he has a very physical approach to music, including an almost percussive style of singing. And there are an abundance of stories to dig into lyrically.
Before he hits the stage at 2025’s Estonian Music Week festival, hear him speak on the latest episode of EstoCast, including points about:
🧠 How the art he saw when performing during the Venice Biennale infiltrated his subconscious
🦕 Why his upbringing in a newly re-independent Estonia makes him feel “Jurassic”
🌴How the seaside city of Ubatuba, Brazil impacted his and Ajukaja’s new album
🎙️ and much more!
🎧 Tune in now on your favourite streaming platform or click here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/16212980-from-percussive-singing-to-dolphins-with-mart-avi.mp3?download=true 🎧
Happy listening!
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Minna ei tahtnud, jääda ei saanud -vestlus Vilme Pedega
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Vilme Pede oli üks nendest, kelle saatus tahtmatult niimoodi läks. Vilme on olnud pikaaegne aktiivne liige Toronto eesti kogukonnas ning hoidnud eesti keelt ja meelt tugevana ka oma peres. Kuidas oli jätta hüvasti kodumaaga, leida uus koht, kus juured alla ajada ja paljust muust kuulete juba käesolevas värkses Esto Casti saates.
Saates saame teada, kuidas:
🇪🇪 kulges keerukas ja käänuline põgenemisteekond
🇪🇪 algas uus elu võõral maal
🇪🇪 hoida eestlust alal Kanadas ja anda edasi oma järeltulijatele
🇪🇪 raskustega toime tulla.
🎧 Saate leiate kõikidelt suurematelt taskuhäälingu platvormidelt juba täna või klikkides siia: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/16133858-minna-ei-tahtnud-jaada-ei-saanud-vestlus-vilme-pedega.mp3?download=true 🎧
Head kuulamist!
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Did you know that rahvariided can directly express what part of Estonia you're from and that women wear them daily on the island of Kihnu? 💃If you have rahvariided, let us know which area of Estonia they represent in the comments! 📸 captured at Nou Pois Aläud dance camp organized my Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with K E S K U S International Estonian Centre. #noupoisalaudtantsulaager #rahvariided #folk costume #kultuur #eesti
From pea soup to art in Venezuela with Mai Reet Vomm Järve
How could a bowl of soup lead a family to safety in war-torn Europe?
Find out in the latest episode of EstoCast, where we met with Estonian-Canadian artist, award-winning community volunteer, and self-described people person, Mai Reet Vomm Järve.
Mai, who left Estonia as a little girl 80 years ago, with her mother Benita Vomm and brother Ants Erik Vomm, has an extraordinary story that takes us from a crowded train in Tallinn, to Germany, across the ocean to Venezuela, and finally to her artist’s life in Canada.
In this episode of EstoCast, hear about:
🎨 the studio her mother Benita Vomm opened up to teach art in Caracas, Venezuela
🏅 the time she received a medal from Queen Elizabeth II
🥘 making sült (meat jelly) in a hotel room as a family of refugees
🇪🇪 and much more
🎧 Tune in on your favourite streaming platform or here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/16052437-from-pea-soup-to-art-in-venezuela-with-mai-reet-vomm-jarve.mp3?download=true 🎧
Happy listening!
#refugee #Estonian #interview #lifestory #worldwartwo #Venezuela #Germany #Canada
Did you know that Estonia's national hero, Kalevipoeg, is said to have worn pastlad and when he walked through Lake Saadjärv, the water only came up to the laces of his pastlad? Why not take inspiration from this reel and try to make your own pair.. or try out another Estonian handicraft! 🧶 Footage captured at Nou Pois Aläud Tantsulaager, organized by Estonian Arts Centre, the charitable organization associated with K E S K U S International Estonian Centre #pastlad #käsitöö #handicraft #estonis #culture
Did you know that it's a fun, longtime tradition at Jõekääru summer camp to sign your name on the furniture when you're a camper and find it when you come to visit again years later? ✍🏻 Let us know in the comments whether you've taken part in this tradition! Follow us for more content like this 🇪🇪🇨🇦
Lapsena põgenikuteele - vestlus Hille Viiresega
1944. a. suurpõgenemise 80. aastapäeva puhul kutsume stuudiosse neid, kes on pidanud ette võtma pika ja raske põgenemisteekonna. Hille Viires on Kanada eestlaste seas laiemalt tuntud kunstnikuna. Kuid oma kodulinnas Montréalis on ta agaralt kaasa löönud paljudes muudeski ettevõtmistes. Sellest, milline on olnud tema põgenemis- ja elutee, kuidas ta jõudis Kanadasse ning miks ta pere otsustas Montréali jääda, kuulete värskes EstoCasti saates.
Selle nädala saates saame teada:
🎨 kuidas perekond Viires Rootsi põgenes ja mida sellest teab väikelapsena merereisi kaasa teinud Hille
🎨 kuidas Hille leidis eluaegseid sõpru teiste eestlaste seast Rootsis
🎨 mida võttis Hille pere kodumaalt põgenedes kaasa
🎨 …ja palju muud!
🎧 Saate leiate kõikidelt suurematelt taskuhäälingu platvormidelt juba täna või klikkides siia: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1973176/episodes/15972470 🎧
Head kuulamist!
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Less than two months until winter wonderland! ❄️ Follow us for all things Estonian: travel tips, personal stories, history, culture and music. #visitestonia #visittallinn
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