Estonians, especially diaspora, are inclined towards clan mentality – but they do not fit the strict definition of a clan; so, why is this so? Although maybe more accurately described in terms of a tribe, the Estonian diaspora are rather clearly inclined to clan mentality. There is a difference between …
Yes, we clan: Why do Estonians have a clan mentality? Read More »
Ever wish you could be a fly on the sauna wall? Well, thanks to a new Estonian reality television series, now you can.* Reality television fans and channel surfers, take note. The relatively new Estonian production company, Rumal Productions, is premiering a new series tonight on the BBC. Entitled “Sauna Secrets”, the …
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Although older in origin, the Estonian flag was officially adopted in 1918. Now, 100 years later with an important anniversary, is it time for an update?* When broached by the geographically uncertain and the subject is Estonia, I typically explain that it’s a small country located just south of Finland. …
Andres Simonson gives an overview of Estonian-American youth camps in the United States. Summer beckons many things – vacations, barbeques, picnics and, for those of us on the US east coast, high humidity and city folk wearing socks with sandals at the beach. And, for many Estonian-American youths, it is also …
Estonian-American summer camps in the US are still vibrant Read More »
Andres Simonson writes about the Beebi Boomers – the children born in the United States, Canada, Australia, Sweden and other countries to native Estonian political refugees who fled the Soviet invasion and the illegal occupation of their fatherland.* In the war-torn Estonia of 1944, two families from disparate parts of the country make a …
In 2018, Estonia will celebrate its 100th birthday, and many wonderful and relevant gifts have been proposed; however, ensuring national security may be the most practical gift of all. As Estonia approaches the century mark in 2018, birthday gifts are already trickling in. In this case, with a country celebrating 100 …
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Ever run out of beer and curse the heavens? For Estonians, that happens all the time. Well, now there’s an app for that. * Often, new apps are a solution in search of a problem. But not this time. Issue: you finish a hard day of work, open the fridge …
The Estonian American National Council (EANC) is taking the show on the road. This year’s annual meeting, public programme and awards presentation will take place in San Francisco, California, on 5 November 2016 and will include timely panels and an awards gala. Detailed information and registration is available on the …
Top ten reasons to attend the Estonian American National Council gala Read More »
Everything you ever wanted to know about Estonia’s most famous fashion. Rahvariided, translated literally as “clothes of the people”, are folk costumes, and they are probably the most well-known fashion to emerge from Estonia. Unless you count the presidential bow tie. But that’s another story for another day. A tradition centuries old, …
The Lakewood Estonian House in New Jersey, United States, is turning 70, which can only mean one thing – time to throw a party. A lot happens in a span of 70 years. Halley’s Comet nearly completes its seven-billion-mile elliptical cruise around the solar system. In the east, the Sun rises over …
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