All posts tagged Estonian Identity

Of potatoes, land and Estonian grandmas
October 8, 2018 · No comments

In Estonia, the countryside has always meant a lot more than a rural area where...

Estonian beliefs and rituals carried on by Jaanipäev
June 22, 2017 · 4 comments

Along with Christmas, Jaaniõhtu (Midsummer Eve – 23 June) and Jaanipäev (Midsummer Day, St John’s Day...

Kersti Kaljulaid: Anyone who appreciates our language, customs and values can be an Estonian
February 27, 2017 · No comments

In her first Independence Day speech as the Estonian president, Kersti Kaljulaid covered various topics,...

The “Back to our roots” programme helps Estonians abroad connect with their origin
December 4, 2016 · 8 comments

In cooperation with the Estonian ministry of education, the Estonian Youth Work Centre and the...

Estonian fashion – the folk costume
September 21, 2016 · 2 comments

Everything you ever wanted to know about Estonia’s most famous fashion. Rahvariided, translated literally as...

Estonian-American mother-daughter team awarded for promoting Estonian folk dance
August 22, 2016 · No comments

The Estonian American National Council has chosen the mother-daughter team of Lehti Merilo and Liina...

An Estonian man is knitting the world’s largest flag for the country’s centenary
April 29, 2016 · No comments

Estonian Valtrik Pihl, a Helsinki-based construction worker from Paide, is knitting a huge, 160-square metre...

Estonian knitting in the Netherlands and the knitting seamen
February 2, 2016 · No comments

In modern Estonia, (folk) traditions are still valued in both the country and city life....

Simpson Buglass: Estonia is Nordic, isn’t it?
January 19, 2016 · 6 comments

Simpson Buglass, Honorary Consul to the Republic of Estonia in Scotland, encourages Estonia to display...