In January 2011, the Sydney Estonian Parent’s Committee will be holding their 50th year of Sõrve at Point Wolstoncroft, Lake Macquarie, NSW. On the 9th January we will be celebrating this momentous occasion with a large scale outdoor afternoon, culminating in a large scale concert. We are calling the day, “Sõrve Suurpäev”. The weekend is open to all persons who have an interest in the future of Sõrve, either as former residents, parents or like community members.
Sõrve Suurpäev will revolve around the following activities
- Opening and closing ceremony
- Archive displays of Estonian heritage and past Sõrve activities
- Performances by various groups from within Sõrve Summer Camp
- Folk dancing and other Estonian groups
- Food stalls
- Merchandising
A number of Estonian musical stars will headline the concert. These include Ines and her band. Ines represented Estonia in the 2000 Eurovision contest and continues as a significant recording artist today. Also joining the tour is Indrek Raadik, who was better known by the stage name of Summer. Indrek was the lead singer with the seminal band The Tuberkuloited. As our final guest we have been able to lock in Ott Lepland. Ott started singing at an early age and in 2009 won Estonian Idol.
Visitors are welcome to come and share in the days activities with those attending normal Sõrve Suvelaager. Visitors will have an opportunity to camp overnight in the Point Wolstoncroft site or use other external accommodation if they require.
For enquiries and bookings please contact:
- Ron Cowan cowan54@bigpond.com 0448 284 046
- Pille Pűvendi pille_p@bigpond.com 0438 545 060
- Maie Pikkat maie@austarnet.com.au 0409 820 472
- Juhan Lűbek lubek2@optusnet.com.au 0423 149 733
- Mick Nelson micknelson1@bigpond.com 0428 645 128
We are proud to announce our Kűld Lõvi sponsor Peacock Hill Vineyard. George and Silvi Tsiros have been long supporters of Sõrve and we are happy to have them join us in celebrating the 50th Sõrve.
Peacock Hill Winery – http://www.peacockhill.com.au/
