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SUMMARY:Nordic-Baltic Oscar Contenders Screening Weekend 1
DESCRIPTION:Baltic Oscar Contenders Screening Weekends Jan 6 – 10\, January 13 –  17. \n\n\n\nThis month the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA\, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual screenings of films chosen by the Baltic countries of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania to compete for the Oscar nomination for the Best International Feature Film\, available to viewers across the U.S. on the weekends of January 6 & 13\, as well as select in-house screenings. \n\n\n\nThe films will be available nationwide via the Scandinavia House virtual cinema platform. \n\n\n\nScandinavia House Passes | elevent (goelevent.com) \n\n\n\nTickets to this event must be purchased in advance online at the link above. \n\n\n\nTo download viewing instructions and an FAQ\, please click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn The Water /Vee peal (dir. Peeter Simm\, Estonia\, 2021)Screening nationwide January 13-16 Thursday\, Jan. 13\, 8 a.m. virtually.  \n\n\n\nBased on a novel by Olavi Ruitlane\, On the Water focuses on the life of preadolescent boy Andres\, a gentle soul growing up in the care of his grandparents in small-town Soviet Estonia. He has no friends his own age\, and his knowledge and friendships are limited to a few men living in his backyard – a former prisoner and hapless fishermen. His only escape is taking a fishing rod out onto a local lake where\, as a skilled angler\, he is at his happiest. A coming-of-age drama that balances comedy and adventure with more brutal realities\, On The Water has been acclaimed as “a pleasant feel-good dreamed\, characterized by a whimsical sense of humor and a charismatic young lead” (Cineuropa). (106 min. In Estonian with English subtitles). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THE NEW YORK BALTIC FILM FESTIVALEstablished in 2018\, the New York Baltic Film Festival is presented and organized by Scandinavia House in collaboration with the Consulate General of Estonia\, Consulate General of Lithuania\, and Daris Delins\, former Hon. Consul for Latvia in New York\, Financial support for the festival comes from the Estonian Film Institute\, National Film Center of Latvia\, and Lithuanian Film Center\, with additional sponsorship by the Lithuanian Culture Institute\, American Latvian Association\, LV-100\, Printful\, PBLA Culture Fund\, Lithuanian Foundation\, Embassy of Latvia in Washington DC and the Permanent Mission of Latvia to the United Nations in New York.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nordic-baltic-oscar-contenders-screening-weekend-1/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Tickets on sale now! West Coast Estonian Days 2022
DESCRIPTION:Lääneranniku Eesti Päevad (LEP) 2022.! \n\n\n\nTickets and registration now open for #lep2022 In order to simplify LEP ticketing\, we are offering two tickets: a LEP “Base Ticket”\, (All-inclusive access to LEP activities (EXCEPT THE GALA)) and a Gala Ticket. Gala Ticket includes a lavish evening celebration with dinner. Bringing children to LEP? Your Gala ticket provides your children with free access to the simultaneous event\, Laste Ball or Children’s Gala!Tickets do not include accommodations. Once you register and buy your tickets\, you will receive two codes. The first code provides access to the LEP reserved block of rooms at the resort. The second code provides for discount airfares. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEP 2022 Registration Information\n\n\n\nTickets for LEP2022 are on sale now!In order to simplify LEP ticketing\, we are offering two tickets: a LEP “Base Ticket”\, which is all inclusive of LEP activities\, with the exception of the Gala\, and a Gala Ticket. The LEP “Base Ticket” includes: \n\n\n\nRegistrationOpening CeremoniesTantsupidu and LaulupiduRahvapidu with DinnerSpordipäevAccess to SaunAccess to Beer TentOther small events throughout the festival\n\n\n\nGala Ticket includes an evening celebration with dinner. Bringing children to LEP? With your Gala ticket\, their access to the Children’s Gala is included! \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets – Register here: Tickets & Registration | LEP2022 (westcoastestoniandays.com)Accommodations are not included in these tickets\, but once you have registered and bought your ticket you will receive a code that gives you access to the LEP room block at the resort and a code for airlines discount if you are flying in. Adults (12 yrs and up) $150 + $20 registration feeChildren (11 yrs and under) FreeGala $100 Children’s Gala (ages 3-12 yrs) Free with adult Gala TicketThe omicron Covid-19 variant remains a critical concern. The Clearwater Resort is located on Suquamish Tribal Trust Lands.  As such\, we are bound by the COVID-19 protocols established by the Tribal health authorities. At this time all guests are required to show proof of full vaccination status (plus being two weeks post the last recorded vaccination)\, in addition masks must be worn by all employees and guests while inside. Rules and regulations regarding vaccination and new testing protocols continue to evolve. We will monitor Suquamish COVID-19 protocol updates and post them to our website-See https://clearwatercasino.com/COVID19/index.html for additional information regarding acceptable proof of vaccination from Washington and other states and from foreign countries. \n\n\n\nLEP2022 piletid LEP2022 piletid on nüüd müügil!Piletite struktuuri lihtsustamiseks otsustasime müügile panna kahte sorti piletid. LEP “Tavapilet”\, mis sisaldab endas kõiki LEPi tegevusi\, välja arvatud Gala ning ”Gala pilet”.LEP “Tavapilet” sisaldab kõikki tegevusi: \n\n\n\nNende Hulgas ava TseremooniaTantsu-ja LaulupiduRahvapidu koos ÕhtusöögigaSpordipäevSaunLigipääs ÕlletelkiTeised väiksemad üritused festivali käigus\n\n\n\n“Gala pilet” sisaldab pidu koos õhtusöögiga. Kui plaanid lapsi kaasa võtta? Sinu Gala piletiga on ka laste sissepääs Laste Peole tasuta.Piletid ei sisalda majutust. Üritusele registreerimise ja pilti ostu käigus saate endale koodi\, mis annab ligipääsu hotelli LEP reserveeritud tubadele. Neile\, kes kavatsevad üritusele lennata väljastatakse kood\, mis pakub lennuliinidel soodustust.Täiskasvanud (12a ja vanemad) $150 + $20 registreerimistasuLapsed (11a ja nooremad) TasutaGala $100Laste Gala (vanuses 3-12a) Täiskasvanute Gala piletiga tasutaOmikron Covid-19 variant on endiselt kriitilise tähtsusega. Clearwateri kuurort asub Suquamish Tribal Trust Landsil. Seetõttu oleme seotud hõimude tervishoiuasutuste kehtestatud COVID-19 protokollidega. Sel ajal peavad kõik külalised näitama tõendit täieliku vaktsineerimise kohta (lisaks kaks nädalat pärast viimast registreeritud vaktsineerimist)\, lisaks peavad kõik töötajad ja külalised kandma maske\, kui nad viibivad siseruumides.Vaktsineerimise ja uute testimisprotokollide reeglid ja eeskirjad arenevad jätkuvalt. Jälgime Suquamish COVID-19 protokolli uuendusi ja postitame need oma veebisaidile –Vaadake https://clearwatercasino.com/COVID19/index.html lisateavet Washingtoni ja teiste osariikide ning välisriikide vastuvõetavate vaktsineerimistõendite kohta. \n\n\n\ninfo@westcoastestoniandays.com
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lep-2022-tickets-on-sale/
LOCATION:Clearwater Resort and Casino\, Suquamish\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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SUMMARY:Nordic-Baltic Oscar Contenders Screening Weekend 2
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series returns to Scandinavia House in a hybrid format! In coordination with Scandinavian Film Festival L.A. with BalticFilmExpo@SFFLA\, Scandinavia House is pleased to offer virtual screenings of films chosen by the Nordic & Baltic countries to compete for the Oscar nomination for the Best International Feature Film\, available to viewers across the U.S. on weekends in January\, as well as select in-house screenings.  \n\n\n\nOn the water / Vee peal  (director Peeter Simm)\n\n\n\nDuring the weekend of January 13-16\, the event program includes regular screenings of Lamb (dir. Valdimar Jóhannsson\, Iceland\, 2021)\, Iceland’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards; On The Water /Vee peal (dir. Peeter Simm\, Estonia\, 2021)\, Estonia’s official nomination; both tickets are available for purchase individually and are included in the Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series pass. \n\n\n\nThe program will also include two special film events on January 15\, available only with a Nordic & Baltic Oscar Contenders series pass and available only to viewers based in New York\, New Jersey\, and    California: Flee (dir. Jonas Poher Rasmussen\, Denmark\, 2021)\, Denmark’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards\, and The Worst Person in the World (dir. Joachim Trier; Norway\, 2021)\, Norway’s official nomination for the 94th Academy Awards. *Films will be available from 8 AM ET on Saturday\, January 15 and available to watch for 24 hours after starting viewing. Individual tickets are not available.* \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTHU—January 13 through SUN—January 16Festival Pass $65 ($40 ASF Members)Individual Films $14 ($9 ASF Members)*The series will continue the weekend of January 20; check back for details.*PURCHASE TICKETS \n\n\n\nPURCHASE FESTIVAL PASS
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/7353/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Family activities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:JBANC Call to Action: In Support of Baltic Security and Advocacy for Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Join the latest Call to Action to support the Baltics and Ukraine\n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) is supporting the latest American Latvian Association (ALA) Call to Action. If you are a registered voter in the United States\, please take time to voice your concerns to your elected representatives on the current developments and coming legislation concerning the Baltic region. \n\n\n\nThe latest action items address both the White House and Congress on three main topics: \n\n\n\nUrging President Biden to reaffirm our support for Ukraine\, and for our NATO allies before negotiations between the U.S. and Russia beginning on Jan. 10. See JBANC’s January 4 letter to President Biden here;Asking for robust security assistance for the Baltic countries and Ukraine via Defense\, and State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) appropriations to deter Russian threats;Asking Senators to support S.3436\, the “Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Implementation Act\,” which gives Congress the power to review the President’s waivers for sanctions against Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline.\n\n\n\nHow can you voice your concerns?\n\n\n\nFind contact details of your Senators here or/and your Representative here. Subscribe to the Baltic Call to Action UNIT’s mailing list here to receive all the contact details together with ready- and tailor-made letter drafts for future campaigns.Feel free to select ready-made template letter from JBANC here and send them to your elected representatives via contacts you found.We always encourage taking the time to call the offices if you have the opportunity! It makes a difference.\n\n\n\nThank you for your time and support!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-call-to-action-support-baltic-and-ukraine-security/
ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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SUMMARY:World Premiere! Singing Revolution: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Singing Revolution is a new musical with a catchy Euro pop score. It tells the tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful\, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled\, peaceful uprising\, known the world over as the “Singing Revolution” against the Soviet Union\, which eventually restored the Republic of Estonia’s independence in 1991.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Spinosa\, Co-creator: As a passionate theatre professional for over 30 years\, I have always been on the lookout for the inspiration for an original Broadway musical. When I first learned about Estonia’s Singing Revolution\, a light bulb went off in my head; people using the power of peaceful resistance\, literally singing as a shield against Soviet attacks\, is a story that I know I needed to tell. What a beautiful\, moving and timeless story\, and the premise for the perfect musical. \n\n\n\nThe Musical premieres in Los Angeles\, January 15\, 2022! Get your tickets and share the word today!  For more information about Estonia\, visit www.estosite.org or www.visitestonia.com. For more information about the Singing Revolution\, visit Singing Revolution: The Musical – EANC – ERKU (estosite.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPreviewsThursday\, Jan 13\, 8 pmFriday\, Jan 14\, 8 pm \n\n\n\nRunsSat\, Jan 29 – Sun\, Feb 20Fridays and Saturdays\, 8 pmSundays\, 3 pmShow Calendar \n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n$30 Previews$40 Fri\, Sat\, Sunday \n\n\n\nSpecial Show InfoRunning time: 130 minutes.There will be an intermission.No Late Seating. Everyone must present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 along with a government-issued photo ID in order to attend. This information will not be stored. Face masks are required to be worn indoors at all times. \n\n\n\nsingingrevolutionthemusical.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Broadwater1076 Lillian WayLos Angeles\, CA  90038Area Map \n\n\n\nSpecial Theatre InfoStadium style seating with wheelchair seating. Multiple entrances for the stage. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud sponsor of this production\, a musical aimed toward the American theater-going public.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/singing-revolution-the-musical/
LOCATION:The Broadwater\, 1076 Lillian Way\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dreamtone Productions":MAILTO:info@dreamtoneproductions.com
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SUMMARY:EANC 2021 Annual Meeting (had been postponed)
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URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-2021-annual-meeting-had-been-postponed/
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SUMMARY:Live Broadcast: EANC Visnapuu Arts & Letters Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Beloved Estonian author Henrik Visnapuu\n\n\n\nIn case you missed the Live event\, you can still watch and share the recording.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch video \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nEANC Henrik Visnapuu Arts and Letters Award Winner 2022\, author Elin Toona \n\n\n\nEstonian American National Council\, Estonian Writers Union and Luuna municipal government congratulate laureate Elin Toona on being awarded the 2022 Visnapuu Award Winner for her life’s work. The awards ceremony and celebration in the name of loved Estonian author Henrik Visnapuu will be held at the Tallinn Writers House\, and broadcast live via YouTube. A video will also be made available for later viewing.  \n\n\n\nLink to live broadcast: Theatrum Hospitalis – YouTube \n\n\n\nThe ceremony will include memoirs\, poetry readings\, music\, and presentation of the award\, which includes an original artwork made for the occasion by Estonian artist Leonhard Lapin.  We also celebrate the cultural contributions by so many\, including nominees and other cultural figures in the spirit of VIsnapuu. Of course\, we will also hear from our dear laureate herself\, two-time VIsnapuu Award winner Ms Elin Toona.   \n\n\n\nLink to the Live broadcast:  \n\n\n\nEesti Rahvuskomitee Ühendriikides otsustas aasta eest taastada Henrik Visnapuu nimelise kirjandus- ja kultuuriauhinna. Selle pälvib eesti või võõrkeeles ilmunud Eesti-aineline teos\, esile võidakse tõsta ka elutöö. 2. jaanuaril\, Henrik Visnapuu 132. sünniaastapäeval selguski taastatud auhinna esimene laureaat: auhinna sai Elin Toona elutöö eest eesti- ja ingliskeelse kirjanikuna.Katkeid Elin Toona mälestustest loeb Maarja-Liis Mölder\,laule Henrik Visnapuu tekstidele esitab Kalev Vapper.Elin Toona loomingust kõneleb Janika Kronberg\,laureaadile annab üle spetsiaalselt loodud taiese kunstnik Leonhard Lapin\,kes esitab ka Albert Trapeeži luulet\,tervitussõnad kirjanike liidu poolt lausub Tiit Aleksejev\,Luunja valla poolt Toomas Liivamägi.Muidugi on sõna on ka laureaadil!
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/live-broadcast-eanc-visnapuu-arts-letters-award-presentation/
LOCATION:Tallinna Kirjanike Maja (Musta Laega Saal)\, Harju 1\, Tallinn\, Harjumaa\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:YES Online Conversation: U.S. Dep. Secretary of State and former Estonian President discuss Ukraine and diplomatic engagements between the U.S.\, NATO\, and Russia
DESCRIPTION:This event has ended. The video of this informative and insightful conversation is now viewable here. .  \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, January 26th the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in partnership with Yalta European Strategy (YES) will hold the YES online conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and President of Estonia 2016-2021\, YES Board member\, Kersti Kaljulaid.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the unprecedented escalation along Ukraine’s eastern border and latest diplomatic engagements by the U.S.\, NATO allies and Russia. \n\n\n\nRegister to sit in on a conversation between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-wendy-sherman-kersti-kaljulaid/
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yalta European Strategy (YES)":MAILTO:info@yes-ukraine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T093000
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg hosted by the Atlantic Council
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, is delighted to invite you to a conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. \n\n\n\nRussia’s military buildup in and around Ukraine is raising the specter of all-out conflict on the continent for the first time since the Cold War. Secretary General Stoltenberg will join the Atlantic Council in a unique event to outline NATO’s response to the renewed tensions in Europe. \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage  event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges.  \n\n\n\nThis conversation will take place on  Zoom and will be broadcast on the Atlantic Souncil YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. :  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtags #NATO and #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-secretary-general-live-jan28/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T103000
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SUMMARY:Enhancing NATO's Collective Deterrence: A Conversation with Former Supreme Allied Commanders Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, and the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center host the public event on Enhancing NATO’s collective Deterrence on Friday\, January 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom. Featuring two former Supreme Allied Commanders Europe\, this conversation will examine opportunities for NATO to improve its collective defense posture as Russia continues threatening to up-end the security order in Europe over increased aggression towards Ukraine. \n\n\n\nAs the Moscow-generated crisis in eastern Europe unfolds\, it has become clear that the Kremlin hopes to leverage the crisis to renegotiate the architecture of Atlantic security on terms favorable to Russia and is willing to escalate militarily against Ukraine in order to achieve these goals. In response to Russia’s troop build-up\, NATO has strengthened certain aspects of its defense and deterrence posture\, including increasing the readiness of certain units and adding naval assets and aircraft to NATO missions. Yet to further respond to and prepare for Russian escalation in Ukraine\, there is more NATO could do militarily to strengthen defense and deterrence. \n\n\n\nTo discuss NATO’s military role in maintaining collective security in the Euro-Atlantic area and potential options for strengthening NATO’s posture and readiness to respond to Russian escalation or a potential new invasion\, the Atlantic Council is honored to be joined by two former SACEURs\, General Philip M. Breedlove\, USAF (Ret.) and General Wesley K. Clark\, USA (Ret.). General Breedlove and General Clark will discuss what options are available to the Alliance and the United States to stand up to Kremlin aggression and ensure the security of our allies. \n\n\n\nRegister for what promises to be an engaging event on a critical topic for the Alliance. Join the conversation on Twitter with #StrongerWithAllies as we consider how NATO can face this critical challenge. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeaturing a discussion with:General Philip M. Breedlove\, USAF (Ret.)Former Supreme Allied Commander EuropeNATOGeneral Wesley K. Clark\, USA (Ret.)Former Supreme Allied Commander EuropeNATO Moderated by:Leah ScheunemannDeputy Director\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and SecurityAtlantic CouncilThis invitation is transferable and open to the public.This event is on the record and open to the press.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-enhancing-natos-collective-deterrence/
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event : What’s Next for Ukraine? A Conversation with Former President of Estonia Toomas H. Ilves
DESCRIPTION:With more than 100\,000 Russian troops poised to invade Ukraine for the second time in the past ten years\, the NATO alliance appears worryingly divided on an appropriate response. What are Vladimir Putin’s intentions? Does the West still have the will and capacity to deter Russia?  \n\n\n\nJoin Toomas Ilves\, former president of Estonia and noted geostrategic analyst\, for a conversation with Hudson Institute Walter P. Stern Distinguished Fellow Kenneth R. Weinstein on the Ukraine crisis and prospects for an effective policy response from the West.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nToomas Hendrik Ilves \n\n\n\nFormer President of Estonia (2006-2016) \n\n\n\nKenneth R. Weinstein \n\n\n\nWalter P. Stern Distinguished Fellow\, Hudson Institute
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/former-estonian-president-whats-next-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220130T000000
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SUMMARY:The Day of Reading Estonian Literature Together 2022
DESCRIPTION:Estonian author Anton Hansen Tammsaare\n\n\n\nJanuary 30th is the birthday of one of the most renowned Estonian writers\, Anton Hansen; also known as A. H. Tammsaare (1878-1940). Some have even proposed making the day a national holiday to celebrate Estonian literature. To celebrate\, the Estonian Institute and the Estonian Children’s Literature Centre invite you to read together this year\, too.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s story is Eno Raud’s Three Jolly Fellows (Naksitrallid)\, the legendary children’s series (first published in 1972) with Edgar Valter’s unforgettable illustrations that just about every fully-grown Estonian has vivid and sentimental memories of. The books have also been turned into animated films accompanied by music by Sven Grünberg. \n\n\n\nJoin Estonians around the world in reading this piece of Estonian literature together! The Estonian Children’s Literature Centre has scanned an excerpt of the book into 15 languages (see the bottom of the post for the links). Read the excerpt to your pupils\, children\, friends\, or pets\, in the language you feel most comfortable\, record your impressions in any way you like\, and connect to other readers all over the world on Facebook with the hashtag: #loemekoos2022. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe excerpt is available in: Estonian\, English\, Russian\, Finnish\, Polish\, German\, Slovak\, Danish\, Czech\, Ukrainian\, Hungarian\, Norwegian\, Georgian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian. \n\n\n\nFor extra fun and some great 20th-century nostalgia\, check out the animated film on YouTube. And be sure to attend the event on Facebook. \n\n\n\nA four-part fairy tale series\, Naksitrallid (Three Jolly Fellows)  tells the adventures of three small men in a world that borders on the fantastic: the composed and close-to-nature\, Mossbeard; the irritable city dweller\, Halfshoe; and the sensitive poet\, Muff. The first two books deal with a chain of events set off by human tampering with the laws of nature; an old woman’s inexplicable love of cats lures a horde of felines to the city. Risking their lives\, the diligent and ready-to-help fellows drive the gang of cats out of town\, but the outcome brings trouble to city and nature alike: rats take control of the urban environment\, all the birds are devoured in the forest\, and the insects consequently launch their own wave of destruction. Only through great peril do Mossbeard\, Halfshoe\, and Muff manage to bring the cats back to the city and restore environmental balance.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/kooslugemine-naksitrallid/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia
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