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DESCRIPTION:Teeme kõrvitsa laternaid õues ja sulatame vahukomme lõkke ümber!\nSeltskondlikud mängud! Pane kostüüm selga ja võta oma kõrvits kaasa! Kohvik ja baar avatud!\n \nHalloween nite Friday \, October 30 @ 6 pm\nCarving pumpkins and roasting S’mores outside!\nPut on your costume and bring your own pumpkin!\nCafe and bar are open!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/5468/
LOCATION:Lakewood Estonian House\, 4 Cross Street and East Veterans Hwy\, Jackson\, NJ\, 08527
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201112
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SUMMARY:New York Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tickets go on sale October 1st. The Third Annual New York Baltic Film Festival (NYBFF) presented by Scandinavia House returns in 2020 with a virtual version taking place in three sessions: October 15-18\, October 29-November 1\, and November 12-15. \nThis year\, the festival will expand beyond New York to offer a selection of the most exciting and relevant Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian films to audiences across the U.S.\, to view in the comfort of their own homes. From Boston to L.A.\, from Milwaukee to Miami\, enjoy the best of Baltic cinema this Fall. \nIn 2020\, NYBFF invites viewers to look at the world through Baltic eyes and experience the full spectrum of human emotions – and\, ultimately\, feel inspired to hope\, dream and seize the opportunity for positive change. \nThis year’s festival will take place in three virtual sessions\, each featuring an Estonian\, Latvian and Lithuanian feature film\, as well as live virtual Q&As with filmmakers and discussion panels.  \nThe inaugural package LAUGH & CRY (October 15-18) will showcase Baltic comedies. The next package STRESS & RELEASE (October 29-November 1) – just in time for Halloween – will present thrillers from the region. The final package LOOKING INWARD & FORWARD (November 12-15) will spotlight the latest critically-acclaimed international festival favorites from the Baltic States. \nNYBFF Head of Programs Jūle Mare Rozīte: “This year is all about being adaptable and finding new ways to move forward. Even though travel is restricted world-wide\, we can still get to know other cultures through art– and what better way is there than by understanding what makes people smile\, what excites them\, and how they see the future. We at NYBFF have had to think on our feet\, and have come up with a compact and powerful program that brings the culture and spirit of the Baltic States to audiences across the U.S. with the best new films from the region. Laugh\, be thrilled\, and get introspective like a Balt!” \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S.\, with one ticket giving the holder access to all films in a package. Each session is limited to 300 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal NYBFF experience. The sessions will take place over four days (Thursday-Sunday)\, and all films from the session will be available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. Festival sessions will be accompanied by virtual filmmaker Q&As and live and interactive discussion panels. \nFestival passes scheduled to go on sale October 1st. See you then ! \n  \nLINEUP: \n \nLAUGH AND CRY:  BALTIC COMEDIES – October 15-18 \nChasing Unicorns (Ükssarvik\, dir: Rain Rannu\, Estonia\, 2019) \nNearby (Blakus\, dir: Alise Zariņa\, Latvia\, 2019) \nThe Castle (Pilis\, dir: Lina Lužytė\, Lithuania/Ireland\, 2019) \n  \nSTRESS & RELEASE: BALTIC THRILLERS – October 29-November 1 \nPretenders (Teesklejad\, dir: Vallo Toomla\, Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania\, 2016) \nFoam at the Mouth (Ar putām uz lūpām\, dir: Jānis Nords\, Latvia/Poland/Lithuania\, 2017) \nInvisible (Nematoma\, dir: Ignas Jonynas\, Lithuania/Latvia/Ukraine/Spain\, 2019) \n  \nLOOKING INWARD & FORWARD: BALTIC SHOWCASE – November 12-15 \nTruth and Justice (Tõde ja õigus\, dir: Tanel Toom\, Estonia\, 2019) \nOleg (Oļegs\, dir: Juris Kursietis\, Latvia/Belgium/Lithuania/France\, 2019) \nThe Lawyer (Advokatas\, dir: Romas Zabarauskas\, Lithuania\, 2020) \n  \nABOUT NYBFF – THE OTHER CINEMA OF NORTHERN EUROPE\nThe three Baltic states of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania have been producing motion pictures since 1910. While not as well-known as those in Scandinavia and other parts of Europe\, their industries have met challenges in one era or another that ultimately only galvanized their creative ambitions for features\, documentaries\, and animation shorts. Through the screening of both the latest productions and selected classics\, the 3rd annual New York Baltic Film Festival this Fall will again offer New Yorkers an unprecedented opportunity to see the best in Northern European film making. \nEstablished in 2018\, the annual New York Baltic Film Festival is presented Scandinavia House and organized by the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania and Consulate of Latvia in New York. Programming support is from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center. Funding for the festival is courtesy of governments of the Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania and by the generous donations of members of the Baltic community in New York. Additional support to the festival is from the Estonian Ministry of Culture\, Latvia-100\, Embassy of Latvia to the U.S.\, Latvian Mission to the U.N.\, Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, Printful\, and the American Scandinavian Foundation. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/new-york-baltic-film-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201115T170000
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SUMMARY:ERKÜ Aastakoosolek - EANC Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/erku-aastakoosolek-eanc-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T110000
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SUMMARY:Conference on Estonian literature abroad: Välis-Eesti kirjanduse tähtsündmused
DESCRIPTION:Please pre-register for this virtual (Zoom) event. \n \nJoin Estonian literary enthusiasts from around the world for this  3-hour virtual conference to discuss authors of Estonian literary classics\, Bernard Kangro\, Kalju Lepik and Ilmar Külvet. Discussions will focus on the important role carried by Eesti Kirjanike Kooperatiiv\, the Swedish-Estonian publisher in Lund\, Sweden\, in preserving and furthering Estonian culture outside of Estonia at a time when the homeland was not free.\n \nSpeakers include the Estonian Ambassador to Sweden\, Mr. Margus Kolga; literary scholars Janika Kronberg and Maarja Hollo\, as well as publisher Tiit Pruuli from Estonia; archivist Piret Noorhani from Canada; and literary scholar Sirje Kiin from the USA.\n \nThe event will feature a surprise musical guest. We will also hear from Estonians living in Lund\, who will share their memories with interviewer Pille-Mai Laas.\n \nUpon registration you will be sent a link to the event. \n \nEANC contact: Sirje Kiin \nsirjekiin@hotmail.com\n \n* * * \nSel nädalavahetusel toimub Rootsis\, Lundis  tähtis kultuurisündmus\, nimelt tähistame kolmetunnise minikonverentsiga väliseesti kirjandusklassikute Bernard Kangro\, Kalju Lepiku ja Ilmar Külveti ümmargusi tähtpäevi ning arutleme selle üle\, kui suur tähendus oli Eesti Kirjanike Kooperatiivi kirjastusel eesti kultuuri hoidmisel ja arendamisel välismaal siis\, kui kodumaa polnud vaba. \n \nEsinejad on Eesti Vabariigi suursaadik Rootsis Margus Kolga\, kirjandusteadlased Janika Kronberg ja Maarja Hollo ning kirjastaja\, ettevõtja Tiit Pruuli Eestist\, arhivaar Piret Noorhani Kanadast ja kirjandusteadlane Sirje Kiin USAst.\nLisaks: Muusikaline üllatus! Kuuleme Lundi eestlaste mälestusi\, neid usutleb Pille-Mai Laas.\n \nKui soovid\, saad virtuaalkonverentsist osa võtta\, selleks palume end eelnevalt registreerida\, siis saadetakse teie meilile konverentsi link!\n \nEANC contact: sirjekiin@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-literary-conference-ekk/
LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201128T130000
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SUMMARY:VÄE Päev - A Day for Estonians in the World
DESCRIPTION:A Day for Estonians in the World \nThis live virtual event is free\, pre-registration is required.  \nVälis-Eesti Päeva tähistamine otseülekandega VABAMU muuseumist. \nYou are welcome to join in celebrating A Day for Estonians in the World on Nov. 28. The event will be broadcast live from VABAMU\, the Museum of Occupations and Freedom\, in Tallinn and will be connecting with Estonians around the world. \nThe focus of this year’s programme will be on Estonian communities abroad in videos. The event is being organised as part of the Global Estonian Programme in cooperation with Vabamu and the Estonian Worldwide Youth Network. \nDuring the day you will get to see the first clips from the collection of films to which we are currently adding. We are gathering Super-8 recordings of get-togethers\, birthdays\, weddings and other important occasions being celebrated by Estonians living abroad that show how national traditions and culture were upheld in communities abroad during the years of Soviet occupation. We encourage all Estonians living abroad to rifle through their old films so as to share their memories with us in digitalised form. A selection of the films will be shown on ETV2 in a series called 8 mm ELU (‘8-mm LIFE’) and stored in Vabamu’s archives. More detailed information can be found here. \nThere will be live crosses to Estonian communities abroad during the event. If you would like to send live greetings to any of the participants\, mark your interest in doing so on the registration form below. A link to the event will be sent to your email. \nhttps://vabamu.ee/what-s-on/events/a-day-for-estonians-in-the-world \nProgramme begins at 11 a.m. Eastern\nTimes shown below reflect Estonia’s time zone. \n18:00 |Virtual gathering and live crosses to Estonian communities abroad (MC: Martin Tulit). Welcoming addresses by Minister for Population Affairs Riina Solman\, Vabamu director Keiu Telve and representatives of the Estonian Worldwide Youth Network. \n18:20 | Live crosses to communities with video recollections. \n19:15 | Concert: Duo Ruut (with singalong) \n19:45 | Closing remarks \n  \nWe will choose a song for everyone around the world to sing together at the end of the event. The song most requested by the participants will be revealed (along with its lyrics) during A Day for Estonians in the World week. \n  \nYou can take part in and contribute to the event via Zoom. We will post the link on our website and on the A Day for Estonians in the World event page (in Estonian) on Facebook on the day. \n  \nPlease register your virtual attendance here: https://vabamu.ee/what-s-on/events/a-day-for-estonians-in-the-world \n  \nTervitades/Best regards \n  \nIngrid Piirsalu \nTurundus- ja kommunikatsioonijuht \nTel: + 372 56464035 \ningrid@vabamu.ee \n  \nOkupatsioonide ja vabaduse muuseum Vabamu \nToompea 8\, 10142 Tallinn \nwww.vabamu.ee
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vae-paev-a-day-for-estonians-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="VABAMU Museum of Occupations and Freedom":MAILTO:ingrid@vabamu.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201129T050000
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SUMMARY:Live Folk Music and Storytime in the Estonian Language
DESCRIPTION:Join the folk music and story-time nook hosted by the NGO HomeComing (MTÜ LõimeLeer). Watch live\, or enjoy the recording (with ticket)\, available for 7 days after the event.  \n  \nTule Jututuppa pärimusmuusikaga! \n​Lugusid jutustab jutuvestja Piret Päär. Pärimusmuusikat mängib ja erinevaid pille tutvustab Kulno Malva. Mõlemad on nad suured rändajad. Piret seikleb muinasjuttudes. Kulno uitab muusikas. \nPiret on oma rännuteedelt leidnud suurepäraseid sõpru: kuningaid ja sultaneid\, lohesid ja draakoneid\, haldjaid\, ingleid\, härjapõlvlasi\, tuhkapusijaid ja kolmandaid õdesid… Kulno võtab oma rännakutele alati sõbrad kaasa: akordioni ja torupilli\, orkestritäie okariinasid\, karmoškatäie kargusi\, lajatava lokupilli ja maagiliselt maheda sansula Ja mine sa tea\, mida veel… Oma käikudelt toovad nad kaasa lugusid\, mida jagavad meelsasti kuulajatega. \nJärgmine Jututuba toimub 29.11.2020 kell 12:00- 13:00 (Eesti aja järgi)– registreeru siin!  \nSaab vaadata ka järelvaatamisega.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-folk-music-and-storytime-in-the-estonian-language/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family activities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
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SUMMARY:Väliseesti Päev
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URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/valiseesti-paev-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201130T090000
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SUMMARY:Stratcom Talks: Falsification of History - Tool of Foreign Influence
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence | Facebook\n\nThis event will discuss the use of history as a tool of foreign influence by Russia and other actors. \nWatch/Participate on Facebook Live or YouTube: StratComTalks: Falsification of History – YouTube \n \nFor many people\, history is only a subject of personal interest or a field of study. In certain countries\, however\, history remains one of the key elements of the social and political agenda\, both domestic and foreign. Russia is one such country\, where historical propaganda is used not only on its own citizens\, but also to undermine the credibility of other nations on the international stage. To shape the perceptions of foreign populations\, Russia often aggressively projects its own historical narratives in neighboring countries. Such Russian campaigns will likely continue in the foreseeable future.\nWhat countermeasures could be applied to challenge this type of foreign influence? Tune in today:\n \nSpeakers:\nDr. Kati Parppei – Academy Research Fellow\, Docent (Russian History) Department of Geographical and Historical Studies University of Eastern Finland.\nDr. Ivo Juurvee – The Head of Security & Resilience Program at the International Centre for Defence and Security (Tallinn\, Estonia).\nModerator: Olga Dragiļeva (Latvia)\n \nGet your questions and comments ready for the livestream!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/stratcom-talks-falsification-of-history-tool-of-foreign-influence/
LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event
CATEGORIES:Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="NATO Strategic Command Centre of Excellence":MAILTO:linda.curika@stratcomcoe.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
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SUMMARY:Estonian World Council - Annual Meeting\, Tallinn\, Estonia (NB! New date\, ) - Ülemaailmse Eesti Kesknõukogu Aastakoosolek
DESCRIPTION:NB! New date (Originally scheduled for April 2020) \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/uekn-estonian-world-council-annual-meeting-2020-new-date/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T142558Z
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SUMMARY:NATO Stratcom Talk: China's Influence in the Nordic-Baltic Region
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence | Facebook\n\nThis event will discuss how the increased Chinese interest toward the Nordic-Baltic region is coupled with the region being a nexus for the northern part of the Belt- and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Arctic Silk Road. \nWatch/Participate on Facebook Live or YouTube>  China’s influence in the Nordic-Baltic region | Facebook \n\n\n \n \nPanelists will discuss the more active approach from the Chinese government\, the Chinese Communist Party and Chinese state media towards the Nordic-Baltic countries. Register to hear their thoughts on:\n~  How does the Chinese government entities influence public debate and media coverage about China?\n~ What narratives about China and about the Chinese are being promoted in the Nordic-Baltic region?\n~  What kind of new information activities are China applying in the region?\n \nSpeaker: Dr. Björn Jerdén\, political scientist\, Head of Asia Programme and Research Fellow at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs in Stockholm.\n\nModerator: Dr. Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova\, political scientist\, China scholar\, Head of Riga Stradins University China Studies Centre\, Head of the New Silk Road program at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs. 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-stratcom-talk-chinas-influence-in-the-nordic-baltic-region/
LOCATION:Facebook Live Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="NATO Strategic Command Centre of Excellence":MAILTO:linda.curika@stratcomcoe.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T185557Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Discussion & Book Launch Celebrating Arvo Pärt
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Arvo Pärt at 85 — an Estonian national treasure who is among the world’s most performed living composers \nPublic welcomed\, Pre-registration required. See link below. \n\n\n\n\nThis online event hosted by the Estonian Consulate General in NY marks a groundbreaking new publication— Arvo Pärt: Sounding the Sacred (Fordham University Press).  The panel discussion will feature scholars\, musicians\, and artists who are also among the foremost experts on Pärt’s music.\n \nThe panelists will discuss the impact of Arvo Pärt in today’s world.\nHow does his music reach such a diverse listenership?\nHow does it strike people\, in their hearts and minds\, and how does the sound impact them physically?\n \nPanelists:\nPeter Bouteneff (moderator) – Stemming from his longtime association with the Pärt family\, Dr. Bouteneff co-founded the Arvo Pärt Project that brought the composer and his music to Carnegie Hall in 2014. He is author of Arvo Pärt: Out of Silence\, an exploration of the spiritual reach of Pärt’s music.\nMaria Cizmic – a professor at University of South Florida\, Dr. Cizmic is author of Performing Pain: Music and Trauma in Eastern Europe\, where she has made groundbreaking observations on the role of Pärt’s music in contemporary cinema and other media.\nJeffers Engelhardt – Another leading Pärt scholar\, Dr. Engelhardt is also an expert in contemporary Estonian culture\, especially its singing. He is associate professor of ethnomusicology at Amherst College.\nRobert Saler – A co-editor of Sounding the Sacred\, Dr. Saler is a theologian and cultural commentator who has recently published All These Things Into Position: What Theology can Learn from Radiohead. He is a research professor at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.\n\nJaanika Peerna – an Estonian born visual and performance artist based in New York\, Peerna’s abstract drawing work— ranging from tiny drawings to extensive room-sized installations—and her performances\, bring her audience closer to the simple yet profound transitions in the natural world. \nPre-register to receive Zoom link: Arvo Pärt – His Impact on Mind\, Soul and Body / Discussion and Book Launch | Facebook
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-book-launch-celebrating-arvo-part/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Consulate General of Estonia in NY":MAILTO:nyconsulate@mfa.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
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SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:Elagu Eesti Vabariik!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T080000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210119T171046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T171420Z
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SUMMARY:Facebook Live Chat with Estonian Population Minister Riina Solman
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Population Minister will be speaking live on Wednesday\, January 20th at 8 a.m. Eastern (3 pm Estonian time) to provide an informative summary of highlights and accomplishments of the past two years. She will also be answering questions from the public. You may pose your questions here until the start of the live broadcast.   \nAll are welcome to join in this Facebook Live event! \nRahvastikuminister Riina Solman teeb kolmapäeval\, 20. jaanuaril kell 15.00 (Eesti aeg) läbi FB-Live´i pea kahe aasta jooksul rahvastikuvaldkonnas tehtust kokkuvõtteid ja vastab küsimustele. Küsimusi saab esitada kuni otse-eetri alguseni Facebooki seinal siin lingil.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/facebook-live-chat-with-estonian-population-minister-riina-solman/
CATEGORIES:Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210216
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210129T165231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T211715Z
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SUMMARY:Registration deadline- EXTENDED: Baltic Advocacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Please join in Baltic Advocacy Week\, March 8 – 12\, organized by the Joint Baltic American National Committee. \nPre-registration is required to set up appointments. Deadline for registration has been extended. Limited spaces available. \nSign up to speak virtually with your local government representatives on Capitol Hill to introduce and advocate for Estonian and Baltic American interests. Pre-event training and info sheets provided. \nTo register\, visit www.baltivist.com \nFor questions about registration: miniats@baltivist.com \nEANC contact: karinshueyeanc@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210222
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210219T064613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T064613Z
UID:5831-1613865600-1613951999@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Last day to submit greetings and video clips for E.V. 103 celebration hosted by EANC
DESCRIPTION:https://estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/video-1613713502.mp4
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/last-day-to-submit-greetings-and-video-clips-for-e-v-103-celebration-hosted-by-eanc/
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210202T225558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T224726Z
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Celebration of the 103rd Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia\, hosted by EANC
DESCRIPTION:Many thanks to all who participated and joined us for this special virtual celebration of Estonia!  \n\n\n\nAs we continue to celebrate our Estonian culture and oneness\, may we always remember those who came before us and all the sacrifices that have been made along the way. \n\n\n\nWatch the EANC EV103 virtual event “A Celebration of Estonia – Üksi pole keegi” ~  Download the EV103 program & lyrics to sing along! \n\n\n\n“Keskel häid ja\, keskel häid ja omaseid\, Üksipole\, üksi pole keegi.”  lyrics: Urve Tinnuri\n\n\n\nHosted by EANC\, Estonian Americans from around the USA and our friends\, both locally and around the world\, celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.  \n\n\n\nFirst declared in Tallinn on Feb 24th\, 1918\, this date is an important one in our history and in the modern-day. It is the source of much pride among Estonians around the world\, it is a day to reflect on the past\, on our values\, and what is yet to come. It is a day to celebrate together. Though most of us are not able to meet in person to mark this important date this year ( we are amid a pandemic\, after all)\, we will come together on Feb. 27 to celebrate virtually\, with song\, with verse\, with dance – pride and happiness\, together. \n\n\n\nTähistame koos Eesti Vabariigi 103. aastapäeva — üksi pole keegi! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEV103 Playlist of All Performances & Live Broadcast
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-hosts-celebration-the-103rd-anniversary-of-republic-of-estonia-hosted-by-eanc/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Estonian Independence Day 2020celebrations / events,Family activities,Virtual gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210128T001755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T230308Z
UID:5766-1615197600-1615568400@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:JBANC: First (Virtual) Baltic Advocacy Week
DESCRIPTION:Joint Baltic American National Committee encourages you to participate in the Baltic Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. \nBaltic-American constituents meet with their members of Congress to voice concerns over issues relevant to the Baltics.\nDue to the Covid-19 pandemic\, in-person meetings will not be possible this year\, therefore JBANC and partner Baltivist are working hard to make these meetings possible virtually!\n\n\nMeetings will be scheduled for the evenings of March 8-12\nFormat: Zoom or conference call\, depending on staffer preferences\nParticipants may be asked to join meetings for Congressional Offices that do not represent them\nThough places at constituent meetings are limited\, other ways to participate will be made available.\n\n\nPlease note\, there will be a limited number of meetings scheduled for the week.\n \n\n\nRegistration: https://baltivist.com/advocacy-day-2021-sign-up\n\n\nThe site will also provide valuable resources to aid in preparation for the event. Informational one-pagers on the issues will also be sent prior to meetings. In addition\, Baltivist will be providing training the week before the event.\n\n\n \n \n\n\nContact: miniats@baltivist.com\, karinshueyeanc@gmail.com\, jbanc@jbanc.org\n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-week-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation
ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210314T041145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T041145Z
UID:5913-1615622400-1615654800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Emakeelepäev - Estonia´s Native Language Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 14th is known in Estonia as Emakeelepäev –  a day to celebrate the country´s native language\, Estonian.  \nThis date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Estonian poet Kristjan Jaak Peterson\, born on March 14\, 1801. Kristjan Jaak Peterson was one of Estonia’s first literary figures.    \nPühapäeval\, 14. märtsil on emakeelepäev.  \n14. märtsil 1801 sündis Riia linnas Kristjan Jaak Peterson\, kes oma eestikeelses luuletuses küsis esimest korda nii: \n„Kas siis selle maa keel laulu tuules ei või taevani tõustes üles igavikku omale otsida?“ \n  \nHere are a few events organized in celebration of Native Language Day 2021: \n1)      Eesti Instituut kutsub välismaal elavaid eesti lapsi ja täiskasvanuid osalema emakeelepäeva eel luulevõistlusel teemal “Mäng”.    Luuletus tuleb esitada hiljemalt 15. märtsil 2021 veebiankeedi kaudu. \nhttps://estinst.ee/eesti-instituut-korraldab-emakeelepaeva-puhul-luulekonkursi/ \n2)      13. märtsil korraldab Eesti Kultuuriseltside Ühendus veebiürituse “Keel mängu või meel kängu”\, kus oma lauludega astub üles Kristiina Ehin Silver Sepa põnevate pillide saatel. Mängurõõmu lisavad Keiti Vilmsi kelmikad keelesäutsud. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/2831436770457396 \nhttps://kultuuriseltsid.ee/2021/03/01/keel-mangu-voi-keel-kangu/?fbclid=IwAR1sTr1MODljhRNl3VzcFghJ5YaEFC7_m96sxeCoIXMoRAfgPV_kmSC4Gfo \n  \n3)      14. märtsil korraldab meie saatkond Riias Kristjan Jaak Petersoni 220. sünniaastapäevale pühendatud veebiürituse koos luulekogu esitluse ja kammermuusika kontserdiga (vt. kava manuses). \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/434864390914197 \n  \n4)      15. märtsil korraldab Kirjandusmuuseum emakeelepäeva veebiürituse koos Gustav Suitsu luulepreemia üleandmisega. Ettekannetega esinevad Aija Sakova\, Piret Voolaid ning Janika Kronberg. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1236731690078627 \nhttps://www.kirmus.ee/et/emakeelepaev-ja-gustav-suitsu-luulepreemia-uleandmine \n  \nShare some Estonian language tips with your friends: \n1)      “Estonian language”: https://estinst.ee/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/EINST_keeletrykis_eng_koosveebi.pdf \n2)      “Your quick guide to the Estonian language”: https://www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/your-quick-guide-to-the-estonian-language \nVikerradio kutsub osalema e-etteütlusel \n\nAlgselt ühekordse projektina mõeldud ettevõtmine toimub tänavu juba 14. korda\, sellest on saanud traditsioon ja üks emakeelepäeva oodatumaid sündmusi.  \n15. märtsil kell 10.25 loetakse raadioeetris ette etteütluse tekst. Kuulajail tuleb see kirjutada etteütluse aknasse (allpool)\, valida kategooria ja täita kontaktandmed. Arvesse lähevad enne kella 11 saabunud etteütlused. Tulemustest teavitatakse ning laused ja veaohtlikud kohad arutatakse läbi kell 14.05 algavas saates “Reporteritund”. \nKa tänavu on vaegkuuljatel võimalik etteütlusel osaleda\, kell 10.25 on ERR-i portaalis üleval video\, kust saab teksti lugeja huulilt lugeda. Tekst tuleb sisestada allpool asuvasse etteütluse aknasse.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/emakeelepaev-estonias-native-language-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210318T185908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T191043Z
UID:5994-1616144400-1616155200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Looking North: Conference on Security in the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council invites the public to participate in this live virtual public conference. Organized by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and Royal Norwegian Embassy\, it will also be available for later viewing.  \n“Looking North: Conference on Security in the Arctic” on Friday\, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST on the Zoom platform. \nAs the Arctic draws attention from policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic\, climate change opens access to the region and new and traditional actors seek to exploit the void it creates for economic\, military\, geopolitical\, and other benefit. Against this backdrop\, allied government officials have stressed the need to find a common approach between North American and European capitals to ensure the Arctic remains a secure\, stable\, and prosperous arena. \nTo advance discussion on these and other Arctic security issues\, the Atlantic Council\, in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of Defense and Royal Norwegian Embassy\, is again hosting its annual conference – Looking North: Conference on Security in the Arctic – bringing together expert and official voices to reassess drivers of change in the Arctic and how the United States\, Norway\, and its allies and partners can collectively approach security in the region. \nThis half-day conference will feature conversations with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide and Minister of Defense Frank Bakke-Jensen\, as well as two discussion sessions featuring experts on Arctic and transatlantic security\, as well as national perspectives from other Arctic nations. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/looking-north-conference-on-security-in-the-arctic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062843
CREATED:20210325T162137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T162321Z
UID:6118-1616832000-1616950800@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Ülemaailmse Eesti Kesknõukogu ÜEKN peakoosolek / Annual General Meeting of the Estonian World Council
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the 11 member nations of the Estonian World Council meet virtually for their annual general meeting.  \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ulemaailmse-eesti-kesknoukogu-uekn-peakoosolek-annual-general-meeting-of-the-estonian-world-council/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
DTSTAMP:20260404T062844
CREATED:20210313T232208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T201759Z
UID:5888-1617321600-1618790399@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival - Spring Mini Fest
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Boston Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket Info and Box Office open now\, individually or as a bundle: Packages (artsemerson.org) \n  \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘Self-made Cameraman\,’ Estonia  \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsukese tõeline elu\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian film “Self-Made Cameraman\,” a feature film by Hardi Volmer\, takes the viewer back to 1913 and tells an adventurous\, humorous\, and romantic story about the first Estonian filmmaker Johannes Pääsuke through his expedition to Setomaa. For a background on the Seto culture watch the short video from UNESCO:  UNESCO SETO\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer: Self-made Cameraman  \nEstonian with English subtitles \nTickets : ArtsEmerson: Self Made Cameraman \n  \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘A to B Rollerski\,’ Latvia   \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \nTickets: ArtsEmerson: A to B Rollerski \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nBoston Baltic Film Festival – Spring Mini Fest\, film ‘I Want to Live\,’ Lithuania  \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas \nTickets:ArtsEmerson: I Want to Live
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Latvia,Lithuania,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210412
DTSTAMP:20260404T062844
CREATED:20210313T233321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T181652Z
UID:5896-1617926400-1618185599@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTSTAMP:20260404T062844
CREATED:20210411T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210411T201035Z
UID:6086-1617926400-1618531199@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Estonian film and Talk with Director Jaan Tootsen:  ´Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being`
DESCRIPTION:New Nordic Cinema at Scandinavia House returns in a virtual format! Celebrate contemporary Nordic filmmaking from home in week-long sessions of contemporary feature films and documentaries. The eighth session of the series from April 9 through 15 features the film Aalto (dir. Virpi Suutari; 2020\, Finland)\, a documentary and love story of Finnish modern architecture/design masters Alvar and Aino Aalto\, and the film Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being/Fred Jüssi. Olemise ilu (dir. Jaan Tootsen; 2020\, Estonia)\, a documentary about the Estonian biologist\, nature writer\, and photographer Fred Jüssi. The films are available as a special double-feature package. \nWatch the `Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being´ trailer here  \nThe documentary Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being/Fred Jüssi. Olemise ilu looks at the biologist and nature writer\, who has built his life at the crossroads between nature and culture. A true philosopher of the outdoors\, Jüssi has given deep consideration to the fundamental questions of being human. In contrast to an age where success has been defined by hard work\, Fred Jussi: The Beauty of Being is a film about fruitful inline; a praise for “dolce far niente\,” and a hymn for living slowly. Meandering along nature’s secret trails\, gazing at clouds passing by\, and falling into the sweet embrace of smoke rising from a campfire\, with city noise and economic growth left far\, far behind — as Fred Jüssi puts it: sometimes you just have to be sinfully slothful\, and all by yourself.     (62 min. In Estonian with English subtitles.)  \nPurchase tickets: Aalto & Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being | Scandinavia House | Get Tickets | elevent (goelevent.com) \nDirector Jaan Tootsen joins for a virtual film talk on Fred Jüssi: The Beauty of Being with author David Rothenberg; click here for details. \nDirector Virpi Suutari joins for a virtual film talk on Aalto with Peter Reed (former Senior Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs\, MoMA); click here for details.  \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S. Each session is limited to 250 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal experience. The sessions will take place over seven days (Friday — Thursday)\, with all films available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. To download viewing instructions and an FAQ\, please click here. \n \nAalto tells the story of Alvar and Aino Aalto\, a couple who shared their lives and great passion for the organic human-scale architecture. Together they worked to create a better and a more democratic modern world; in their philosophy\, the “little human” was always in the center. In 1949\, Alvar suffered the great tragedy of Aino’s death; he later married the architect Elissa Aalto\, and experienced one of his most significant periods throughout the 1950s\, continuing to work until he died in 1976. \nThe film shares for the first time Alvar and Aino’s intimate love story\, highlighting Aino’s importance as an equal architect colleague and visionary designer\, and takes us on a cinematic tour of their creative processes and iconic buildings\, including a library in Russia\, a student dormitory at MIT\, an art collector’s private house near Paris\, and a pavilion in Venice. Combining contemporary film material and rare unforeseen archives\, Aalto dives into the colorful history of modernism\, where we also meet the Rockefellers\, Le Corbusier and László Moholy-Nagy\, with narration both from the designers’ contemporaries and from researchers throughout the world. (102 min. In Finnish with English subtitles) \n  \nFestival films will be available to ticket holders all over the U.S. Each session is limited to 250 tickets in an effort to preserve the intimate and communal experience. The sessions will take place over seven days (Friday — Thursday)\, with all films available for viewing on a virtual cinema screening platform throughout this period. To download viewing instructions and an FAQ\, please click here. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/6086/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scandinavia House":MAILTO:INFO@AMSCAN.ORG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062844
CREATED:20210322T171558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T132513Z
UID:5978-1618308000-1618315200@www.estosite.org
SUMMARY:Forum for Estonians around the World (Global Estonians)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, this forum will be broadcast live in Estonian. \nSynchronous English and Russian translations will be provided.   \nSign in through the Worksup platform: https://bit.ly/3e0Pvs7\n                                                                        Event ID: DIASPORAA2021\n \n Head eestlased üle ilma!\n\n\nKutsume teid 13. aprillil esmakordselt toimuvale välisministeeriumi üleilmsete eestlaste virtuaalfoorumile.\n \nEstonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and other speakers  will introduce the foreign ministry´s plans and activities in regard to the Estonian community worldwide and present findings from the survey of Estonians living abroad\, concluded last October. A summary of the survey is available here (in Estonian). 2020_ diasporaa_kusitlus_kokkuvote_1_ välismin_ Estonian MFA\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nDiscussion topics will include practical consular information for Estonians abroad as well as ideas for cooperation between Estonia and Estonians abroad. Other important topics include the Foreign Ministry´s new emphasis on cyber diplomacy and commercial diplomacy.\nAddress questions to the forum by emailing your written queries to diasporaafoorum@mfa.ee.\n\n \nContact: Signe Matteus\,  signe.matteus@mfa.ee\n\n \n\nThe full program is listed below (scroll down for Estonian). \n \nPROGRAM:\n\n\n\n17.00-17.05 Opening words by Mr Neeme Raud \n17.05-17.15 Welcoming words by Foreign Minister Ms. Eva-Maria Liimets 17.15-17.25 The Foreign Ministry’s agenda and activities for Global Estonia. \nWhich steps is the Foreign Ministry taking to increase the importance of Global Estonians and improve cooperation with Estonians abroad? What are the results of the survey on Global Estonians conducted in October 2020? Mr. Erki Kodar\, Undersecretary for Legal and Consular Affairs \nWe will cover the newest focus topics of the Foreign Ministry – cyber diplomacy and business diplomacy – that help boost the image of Estonia as an innovative state worldwide. \n\n17.25-17.35 What is cyber diplomacy? How did Estonia acquire a reputation as a cyber state and what is being done to maintain that image? An overview of Estonia’s activities and cooperation in cyber diplomacy on the international stage. Mrs. Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar\, Director General of the Cyber Diplomacy Department\, Estonian Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy\n\n\n17.35-17.45 What is business diplomacy? How do we help open doors for Estonian companies worldwide? How do we plan to boost the growth of Estonia’s economy and raise our profile on foreign markets? What is Estonia’s digital reputation? Mr. JüriSeilenthal\, Director General of the External Economic and Development Cooperation Department\n\n17.45-17.55 What are our plans for making consular services more convenient\, to make them more aligned with our image as a digital state\, and which innovations  are  planned  for  the  provision  of  consular  services to Estonians abroad in the near future? Mrs. Tiina Nirk\, Director General of the Consular Department \nWe will give the floor to Estonians living abroad \n\n17.55-18.10 Ms. Ellen Valter\, a lawyer living in Canada\, talks about the innovative and  dynamic  Keskus/International  Estonian  Centre  planned to be opened in downtown Toronto\, where Estonians of different generations could meet and celebrate important events\, share Estonian culture and Estonia’s achievements with each other and the world. Ellen Valter was awarded the  Order  of  Merit  of  the  White  Star\,  Fourth  Class by the President of Estonia.\n18.10-18.25 Ms. Hille Hanso\, a political scientist and journalist living in Turkey\, shares her thoughts on what cooperation with the state could entail and how Estonians living abroad could contribute to the success of Estonia. In 2020\, Hille Hanso was recognised by the Foreign Ministry for citizen diplomacy for her contribution to developing Estonian-Turkish relations.\n\n   18.25-18.50 Q & A \n   18.50 – 19.00 Final words by Mr. Neeme Raud \n\nProgramm: \n\n Foorumil tutvustame välisministeeriumi plaane ja tegevusi üleilmse eestluse vallas ning oktoobris läbiviidud küsitlusuuringu tulemusi. Räägime välisministeeriumi uuematest fookusteemadest – küberdiplomaatiast ja äridiplomaatiast –\, mis aitavad kujundada Eesti kuvandit maailmas\, samuti tuleb juttu välismaal elavatele eestlastele mõeldud konsulaarteenustest ja uudistest.\nVälismaal elavad eestlased Hille Hanso ja Ellen Valter räägivad\, milline võiks olla nende arvates koostöö Eestiga.\nFoorumit juhatab ajakirjanik Neeme Raud.\nÜlekanne on Worksupi keskkonnas ning toimub eesti keeles\, otsetõlked inglise ja vene keelde. Foorum on ka järelvaadatav.\nEsinejatele saab nii enne foorumit kui ka selle ajal küsimusi esitada meili teel: diasporaafoorum@mfa.ee\nProgramm:\n17.00-17.05 Sissejuhatus\, Neeme Raud\n17.05-17.15 Tervitussõnad\, välisminister Eva-Maria Liimets\n17.15-17.25 Mida teeb välisministeerium\, tõstmaks üleilmsete eestlaste teema tähtsust ning tegemaks paremat koostööd eestlastega välismaal? Mis selgus mullu oktoobris välismaal elavate eestlaste küsitlusuuringust?\nErki Kodar\, juriidiliste ja konsulaarküsimuste asekantsler\n17.25-17.35 Mida kujutab endast küberdiplomaatia? Kuidas Eestil on tekkinud küberriigi maine ning mida tehakse selleks\, et selline kuvand säiliks?\n Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar\, küberdiplomaatia osakonna peadirektor\, küberjulgeoleku erivolitustega diplomaatiline esindaja\n17.35-17.45 Kuidas aitame Eesti ettevõtetel uksi avada kõikjal maailmas? Kuidas plaanime tugevdada Eesti majanduse kasvu ning tuntust välisturgudel?\n Jüri Seilenthal\, välismajanduse ja arengukoostöö osakonna peadirektor\n17.45-17.55 Millised on plaanid konsulaarteenuste muutmisel mugavamaks ning milliseid häid uuendusi on lähiajal eestlastele antavate konsulaarteenuste osas oodata?\n Tiina Nirk\, konsulaarosakonna peadirektor\n17.55-18.10 Kanadas elav eestlane\, jurist Ellen Valter räägib Toronto kesklinna plaanitavast innovaatilisest ja tulevikku vaatavast Keskusest (International Estonian Centre)\, kus erinevatest põlvkondadest eestlased saavad kohtuda ja tähistada olulisi sündmusi ning jagada isekeskis eesti kultuuri ja Eesti saavutusi ning neid maailmale tutvustada.\n18.10-18.25 Türgis elav politoloog ja ajakirjanik Hille Hanso räägib enda mõtetest\, milline võiks olla koostöö riigiga/kuidas saaksid eestlased välismaal panustada Eesti heasse käekäiku.\n18.25-18.50 Küsimuste ja vastuste osa\n18.50-19.00 Lõpusõnad\n \nLink sündmusele siit: https://worksup.com/app/?fbclid=IwAR1hV989oBOKPvdzNdyNr6VE9cd1nq59wCp_P01s9UfJ1wyro5O1-qwEoyE#/event/agenda/plan\n\nFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-forum-for-estonians-around-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210419
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SUMMARY:Boston Baltic Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The third annual Baltic Film Festival in Boston plans to present three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania for in-person screening in the Fall of 2021. \nIn the meantime\, the BBFF is presenting virtually a Spring Mini Festival featuring three films (one from each Baltic nation)\, available for viewing on a flexible timeline over several upcoming weekends in April\, followed by interviews with the filmmakers. \nWorld-class feature films and documentaries for all generations offer a unique opportunity to get to know the Baltic soul – creative\, reflective\, and rebellious. Organized by American Latvian National League and Baltic Film Committee\, in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. \n  \nSpring 2021 Mini Film Festival – Ticket information coming soon \nApril 2 – 4 \nA film from Estonia: “Self-made Cameraman”  \nAdventure Comedy\, 110 min. (Estonian\, Russian\, Seto) \nJohannes Pääsuke\, Directed by Hardi Volmer \n  \nApril 9 – 11 \nA film from Latvia: “A to B Rollerski” \nDocumentary\, 97 min. (English\, Latvian)  \nDirected by Arnis Aspers \n  \nApril 16 – 18 \nA film from Lithuania: “I Want to Live” \nRomantic Drama\, 110 min. (Lithuanian\, English subtitles) \nDirected by Justinas Kristiunas
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/boston-baltic-film-festival-3/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
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SUMMARY:Live Event: Online Discussion with the President of the Estonian Parliament\, Jüri Ratas
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian American Business Alliance and the Estonian Society of Los Angeles hosts an informative Q & A session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.\n\n \n\nOne of the important questions many Estonian Americans have on their minds these days will be covered: Mr. Ratas will give us an update regarding the Covid-19 situation in Estonia\, covering the following topics.\n\n\n   -current status\n\n\n   -vaccination status and availability\n\n\n   -economy\, business support\n\n\n   -education\, schools\, hobby\, sports\n\n\n   -public services\n\n\n   -road to opening\n\n\n   -travel to and from Estonia.\n\n\n\nMost practically\, for those of us here in the United States\, the discussion will include a review of traveling restrictions\, self isolation\, travel to-from Estonia in Summer 2021. What will this look like especially if we are vaccinated\, could Estonia open borders for the vaccinated  travelers from the United States of America? Could Estonian Americans feel confident they can travel back home and this will be an opportunity to invite all Americans with the vaccine to visit and learn about the wonders of Estonia?                                                   \n\n\n\n \n\n\nAs time permits\, you are welcome to participate and ask questions after the live update provided by Mr. Ratas.\n\n \nJoin this exciting via Zoom:\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/71287051679?pwd=S0RFZWJPSzFicVdGQTd0eGd0NFVMQT09\nMeeting ID: 712 8705 1679\nPasscode: 39keHx10 am  – Los Angeles and West Coast                                                                                                                                                                                                        1 pm   – New York and East Coast                                                                                                                                                                                                            8 pm  –  Estonia \n\n \n\nSee you on Sunday!\n\nContact: \nEANC Council member Renee Meriste\, president of the Los Angeles Estonian Society \nemail:  renee@estoniaamerica.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-event-online-discussion-with-the-president-of-the-estonian-parliament-juri-ratas/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Estonia,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Society of Los Angeles":MAILTO:renee@estoniaamerica.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Eesti Kultuurifond Ameerika Ühendriikides korraldab raamatu klubi ürituse! \nArutatakse Indrek Hargla raamatut Apteeker Melchior ja Oleviste mõistatus\n\n \nThe Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters is hosting a book club! \n  \nThe book “The Mystery of St Olaf’s Church” is a murder mystery set in medieval Tallinn.  It is one of the books in the series “Apothecary Melchior” book series\, which are currently very popular in Estonia – so popular\, that two have been translated into English.\n\n \n\n1 pm – small group discussions\nChoose between Estonian or English discussion groups\n \n2 pm – interview with the book´s author\, Indrek Hargla.\n(in Estonian)\n \nFeel free to forward the information to any one you think would be interested!\n \nThe book is available for purchase online. \n\nRegister at http://www.estonianculture.org/book-club\n\n \nHappy reading!\nContact: Tiina Vaska\, president\nThe Foundation of Estonian Arts & Letters\n\nttvaska@yahoo.com\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-book-club/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters":MAILTO:info@estonianculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T062844
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SUMMARY:CEEC Policy Briefing: Run-up to the 2021 NATO Summit
DESCRIPTION:Watch a recording of this informative discussion here: https://youtu.be/WCxwdvBKnXo \nThe Estonian American National Council\, as a member of the Central and East European Coalition\n(CEEC)\, hosts this panel discussion highlighting issues facing NATO ahead of the 2021 NATO summit. \nCEEC Policy Briefing: Runup to the 2021 NATO Summit will focus on U.S. policy topics regarding the nations in Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. \nThe online event will consist of two panel discussions: \nPanel 1 will address specific challenges for the alliance\, including: \n \n-Security challenges in the Black Sea region; \n-NATO’s open door policy and interoperability challenges; and \n-Challenges in securing the Suwalki Corridor. \nPanel 2 will look at bigger picture NATO policy priorities for the regions of Central and Eastern Europe. \nConfirmed speakers include: \nMr. Ian Brzezinski\, LTG (Retired) Ben Hodges\, Mr. Greg Melcher\, Ambassador Richard Morningstar\, and Ambassador Kurt Volker. \nEvent details and speaker biographies are available at CEECAdvocacy.org.  \nRegistration is now open: eventbrite.com (use link\, or search for CEEC on Eventbrite). \nWe hope to see you there! \nContact: Karin Shuey \nemail: karinshueyeanc@gmail.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ceec-policy-briefing-run-up-to-the-2021-nato-summit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T133000
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SUMMARY:Estonian Foreign Policy Virtual Forum for Global Estonians
DESCRIPTION:For those interested who weren´t able to make it to the live forum\, the video is shown in its entirety here.  \nHosted by the Estonian World Council (Ülemaailmne Eesti Kesknõukogu\, ÜEKN)\, the Global Estonian NGO\, and the Estonian World Youth Network\, this online event is in English.  \nThe forum provides an overview of current important foreign policy issues and ideas about how Estonians around the world can participate in advocacy efforts to advance Estonia’s interests abroad.\n \nOverview of Estonia’s foreign policy plans and priorities\n– Mr. Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General of Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\n \nPanel discussion: What can global Estonians do to support Estonia in achieving its foreign policy goals?\nModerator:  Prof. Andres Kasekamp\, Department of History\, Chair of Estonian Studies\, Munk School of Global Affairs\, University of Toronto\n \nPanelists:\n– Mr. Marko Mihkelson\, Chairman\, Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee\, Estonia;\n– Mr. Karl Altau\, Managing Director\, Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, USA;\n– Mr. Marcus Kolga\, Senior Fellow\, Macdonald-Laurier Institute; President\, Central & Eastern European Council in Canada;\n– Ms. Sirle Sööt\, Chairman\, Association of Estonians in Sweden (REL)\n \nQ & A \n \n\nLaupäeval\, 24. aprillil kell 19.00 (Eesti aeg) kutsuvad Ülemaailmne Eesti Kesknõukogu\, MTÜ Globaalsed Eestlased ja Ülemaailmne Eesti Noortevõrgustik kõiki huvilisi Eesti välispoliitika foorumile. Foorumil saab ülevaate hetkel tähtsamatest välispoliitika teemadest ja ideid\, kuidas eestlased maailmas saavad kaasa aidata Eesti huvide kaitsmisele.  \n\nÜlevaade Eesti välispoliitika plaanidest ja prioriteetidest\n– Jonatan Vseviov\, Eesti Välisministeeriumi kantsler\nPaneelarutelu: Mida saavad eestlased välismaal teha\, et aidata Eestil saavutada välispoliitika eesmärke?Moderaator:\n– prof. Andres Kasekamp\, Toronto Ülikooli Eesti Õppetooli professor\nPaneelis osalejad:\n– Marko Mihkelson\, Riigikogu väliskomisjoni esimees\n– Karl Altau\, Ühendatud Balti Ameerika Komitee (JBANC) tegevjuht\n– Marcus Kolga\, Macdonald-Laurier Instituudi vanemteadur\, Kesk- ja Ida-Euroopa Nõukogu Kanadas esimees\n– Sirle Sööt\, Rootsi Eestlaste Liidu esimees \n\nKüsimused  \nVirtuaalfoorum toimub inglise keeles.  \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-foreign-policy-virtual-forum-for-global-estonians/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210425T193000
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SUMMARY:The Making of Singing Revolution: The Musical\,
DESCRIPTION:A virtual event hosted by the Washington Estonian Society \nJoin Estonians\, Estonian-Americans and friends of Estonia in the United States for an hour of music and stories about the making of a musical based on Estonia’s historic ‘Singing Revolution.’  \nGuests include Tony Spinosa\, creator of this new musical and vocalist Kristi Roosmaa\, who stars in the music video ‘Never Forget Who You Are\,’ which was filmed at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds this past August.  \nIt promises to be a thoroughly fun and enlightening hour of entertainment.  \nThere is no charge for this event\, but spaces are limited. \nRegister here. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.  \nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter of Singing Revolution: The Musical as it makes its way to the big stage.  \n  \nContact: info@washingtonestoniansociety.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/the-making-of-singing-revolution-the-musical/
LOCATION:Home – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Virtual gathering
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