“Free Winds” digital exhibition highlights the incredible transatlantic journeys of Estonia’s post-World War II refugee ships
“Free Winds,” a new online exhibition that opened on October 10, 2024 at Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom, highlights how in the late 1940s thousands of Estonians secretly fled…
Sponsor Sõrve 2025 leaders as they take on the Tough Mudder Challenge
Our Sõrve leaders are stepping out of their comfort zone and into the MUD! 🏅On 12 October, they’re taking on the *Tough Mudder Challenge* to raise funds for Sõrve 2025….
Separated from his family in the tragedy of war – Aksell Keert’s story
Aksel KeertEstonia – Australia30 Jun 1923 – 23 May 1988 By Alina Keert Family Father: Juhan Keert DOB 22 Jul 1878Mother: Aliide Keert (Pent) DOB 14 Sep 1892Aksel: DOB 30…
Taken in the Middle of the Night — Silvia Lass’ Story
MEIE KALLIS EMA, SILVIA LASS (Nee Meerits) By Gitta Opassi Meie Kallis (ED: Our darling) Ema Silvia was born in Voisiku, Estonia on 13 August 1912. Her parents, Helena and…
August in Review (2024)
Key insights This month, we commemorated the 33rd Anniversary of Estonian Re-Independence; speeches were given by AESL President Juho Looveer and Honorary Consul of Estonia in Sydney Sulev Kalamäe, and…
Dane Rampe to play his 250th AFL game for the Sydney Swans this Friday
Dane is the only (known) Estonian heritage AFL player, becoming 13th player in the Sydney Swans history to reach the milestone. At 22, Dane made his debut in Round 1…
THE FATE YEAR 1944: 80 YEARS OF THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF WORLD WAR II – Events in Tallinn
THE FATE YEAR 1944: 80 YEARS OF THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF WORLD WAR IIINVITATION19. on September 2024 at 17.151944. commemoration ceremony of the Great Escape in Tallinn at the Victory…
kino! movie night – 22nd September “1944” (2015)
The next upcoming kino! filmiõhtu will be taking place on the 22nd September, not August, at Sydney Estonian House. If you would also like to read more on the Suurpõgenemine…
In Memorium — Lembit Salasoo
March 10, 1956 — August 17, 2024, Niskayuna Lembit Salasoo of Niskayuna passed away at age 68 on August 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Lembit is survived by…
New Estonian Bestseller Available in English, and The True Story Behind the Book
By Martin Allison Booth The Wolf in the Woods, originally published in Estonia as Hunt Metsas by the highly-regarded Eesti Raamat, is now available in an English language version. It…
Andreas Scholl is Performing Arvo Pärt (Sydney 23, 24 Oct 2024 & Melbourne 26 Oct 2024)
As part of its 2024 season, the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) will this year be hosting the world-renowned German countertenor, Andreas Scholl, who will be performing ARVO PÄRT’s ‘Ein Wallfahrtslied’…
33rd Anniversary of Estonian Re-Independence — Sulev Kalamäe Speech
Sydney Estonian House, Sunday 18 August 2024Speech by Sulev KALAMÄE, Honorary Consul of Estonia, Sydney Tere päevast. Elagu Eesti Vabariik! Ma täna esitan oma kõne inglese keeles, kuna meie hulgas…
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