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A Commemorative Event Marking 80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944
September 22, 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
It has been 80 years since the fateful year of 1944, when an estimated ~80,000 Estonians made the impossible choice to flee persecution by the occupying Soviet power — leaving behind beloved homeland and splitting families — to face an uncertain journey in hope of freedom and life.
The only words that might sum up this impossible choice: ´Minna ei taha, kuid jääda ei saa.´
EANC, together with the Estonian Embassy, the New York Estonian Educational Society, and the Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters, invite you to this commemorative event recalling this tragic period of history while celebrating our culture and the determination and community of Estonians.
President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Mr. Alar Karis, is scheduled to join us at this event, featuring recollections, a keynote address, a moving exhibit, musical performances, and closing with a reception.
Registration is required. Registration information coming soon.
