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January 2, 2026

Recipients of 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award for Culture and Literature Announced

Estonian American National Council Announces 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Award Recipients The 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Award will be presented to literary scholar Janika Kronberg and poet Reijo Roos. The Estonian American […]

October 24, 2025

Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Arrives in the United States

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir Arrives in the United States for Two Carnegie Hall Concerts Honoring Composer Arvo Pärt’s 90th Year New York, NY — [October 23, 2024] — The Estonian American National Council […]

September 30, 2025

Nominees Announced for the 2026 EANC Henrik Visnapuu Culture and Literature Award

The Estonian American National Council (EANC), in partnership with the Estonian Writers’ Union and Luunja Municipality, is pleased to announce the five excellent nominees, selected from amongst 14 strong candidates, for the 2026 EANC Henrik […]

August 20, 2025

EANC Statement on the 34th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Republic of Estonia

EANC Greeting on Restoration of Estonian Independence Day Dear fellow Estonians in the United States, friends and supporters, On August 20, 1991, Estonia took back its freedom and restored its independence, and so today we […]

August 14, 2025

Estonian Handbell Ensemble Arsis Captivates Audiences Across the U.S. – Shines at Pinnacle Festival

Pressiteade 11.08.2025 EANC is proud to support bring Estonian music to communities around the U.S. Though several weeks have passed since Arsis concluded its concert tour across the United States, the ensemble continues to receive […]

August 11, 2025

EANC Greets Estonian Scouts and Guides in U.S. at Annual Camp

Greeting presented by EANC Youth Committee member Häly Laasme at the Opening Ceremony of the US Estonian Scout Camp METSAPIDU at Camp Järvemetsa on August 9, 2025, (Scroll down for Estonian version) Hello, Järvemetsa Family, […]

July 12, 2025

Arsis Handbell Ensemble Brings Its Distinctive Sound to the U.S. with EANC Support

The Estonian American National Council warmly welcomes the Arsis Handbell Ensemble to the U.S. and congratulates them on their invitation to perform at the acclaimed Pinnacle Festival, a well-deserved recognition of their artistic excellence. The […]

June 30, 2025

Estonian American Singers and Dancers Head to Tallinn for Historic Song and Dance Festival with EANC Support

EANC Press Release, June 30, 2025 This week the Estonian Song and Dance Festival (Eesti Laulu-ja Tantsupidu) will bring over 40,000 singers and nearly 10,000 folk dancers to Tallinn. Among them will be 179 performers […]