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Estonian culture in the world.

Exhibition “Conversion in Contemporary Estonian Architecture” opens in London

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The 20th century was turbulent for Estonia in many fields, architecture being no exception. Many of the buildings that popped up during this period were influenced by the economic and political considerations of Soviet policy or simply by the over-riding aim of replacing war damaged buildings quickly and cheaply. Consequently the country didn’t enjoy a […]

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Estonian documentary film festival EstDocs returns to Toronto (video)

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EstDocs is an annual not-for-profit Estonian documentary film festival and competition held in Toronto, Canada, that presents stories from Estonia. Its mission is to provide a 360-degree perspective on Estonian history, politics, arts, culture, sport and other subjects. Established in 2004 and so far visited by over 12,000 film lovers, EstDocs has raised the profile

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Peko in Pop Culture: graphic artist Kristjan Ait re-creates the ancient Estonian God Peko

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Peko, oh Pekokõnõ,  hoia sa mee vil’akõist, kaitse mee kar’akõist, varja mee majja, elämist! Peko, oh Pekokõnõ, Saada sa suvvi, päästa päivi, Ekä (iga) loodu loomakõist, Peko, oh Pekokõnõ! Peko, oh little Peko, guard our crop, protect our herd, shield our house, our life! Peko, oh little Peko, send summers, give the days, (promote) each

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Estonian animated cartoon “Lotte and the Moonstone Secret” notches up more international awards

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Estonian animated cartoon “Lotte and the Moonstone Secret”, directed by Heiki Ernits and Janno Poldma, has won two prizes at a children’s and youth film festival Kinojazda that took place in Poland at the end of September. The film that is also very popular in Estonia won the audience’s prize in the Best Film category

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A mission to translate Marie Under – Estonia’s most influential poet – into English

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A mission to translate the work of Estonia’s most influential poet into English is underway. While Estonia has recently become internationally better known for its technological achievements, it has been somewhat slower in showcasing its cultural heritage. Arvo Pärt may well be one of the most performed living composers in the world, but there are

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Lessons in Estonian culture for beginners: hot steam, cold water and the naked truth

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Lisa and Kristen Dobbin, Estonian Canadian sisters from Toronto, relocated to Tartu to discover Estonian culture and become a little more like their grandmother; this time, they’re getting acquainted with Nordic sauna traditions. We Canadians share a number of things with those in the Nordic countries: a love of hockey, a tradition of social democratic

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Arvo Pärt: 24 Preludes for a Fugue (full documentary)

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24 Preludes for a Fugue is an authorised documentary about Arvo Pärt. A portrait made of precious moments recorded during three prolific years of the composer’s life, the film features rehearsals, premieres, seminars, meetings and recollections. Director Dorian Supin succeeds in revealing Arvo Pärt’s musical thinking. His work opens a door on the inner world of one

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International Arvo Pärt Centre celebrates its third anniversary

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The International Arvo Pärt Centre (IAPC), located in Laulasmaa, Estonia, celebrated its third anniversary this summer. It was on 22 June 2010 that the Pärt family established the archive and research centre in Estonia in order to preserve the creative heritage of the composer. The IAPC was deliberately located in Laulasmaa, away from the city,

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