Each year on February 24th, the Republic of Estonia celebrates Independence Day (Vabariigi Aastapäev).
Just over 100 years ago, between 1918 and 1920, the Estonian people were embattled in the Estonian War of Independence, standing resilient against the Soviet Western Front offensive. A defining moment unfolded on February 24th, 1918, when Estonia officially declared its statehood.
How will you celebrate the 106th Estonian Independence Day (EV106) this year in Australia? Check out our Events Calendar to see what’s on or browse our list below.
If you know of an event happening that is not listed, get in touch by emailing news [at] eesti.org.au
Sydney
Sydney Estonian Society invites you to celebrate the Estonian Independence Day. Speeches, performances and refreshments.
Event: EV 106 Tähistamine (save it in your calendar!)
Date: Saturday, 24th February 2024
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Tickets: Free entry with pre-registration (book here)
Facebook: Sydney Eesti Selts – Estonian Society of Sydney.
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laupäeval, 24. veebruaril 2024
13:00 – 15:00
Sydney Eesti Selts kutsub kõiki tähistama Eesti iseseisvuspäeva. Pakume kohvi ja kooki ning kuulda-vaadata saab laulu, tantsu ja kõnesid.
Sissepääs tasuta ning eelregistreerimisega.
https://www.trybooking.com/CPAUH
Adelaide
Celebrate Eesti Vabariigi aastapäev with us at Estonian Hall on Sunday 25th. Performances by Vikerkoor and Hapukoor, light afternoon tea of sandwiches, cake, and coffee.
Event: EV106 @ Adelaide (save it in your calendar!)
Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Address: 200 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide
Tickets: Adults $5, Children Free (book here)
Facebook: Eestlased Adelaide’is
Perth
Celebrate this years’ Independence Day with a laugh. Join us at Universal Bar for a new comedy stand-up act with Sander Õigus!
Event: Sander Õigus: Perth Comedy Night (save it in your calendar!)
Date: Saturday, Feb 24
Time:
– Early Show: 7pm to 8:30pm
– Late show: 9pm to 11:30pm
Tickets: $40 via Eventbrite
Location: Universal Bar
Address: 221 William Street Perth, WA 6003
Melbourne
On the Monday after Independence Day (February 26th), comedian Sander Õigus will be performing a stand-up act at Estonian House (Eesti Maja).
Event: Sander Õigus: Melbourne Comedy Night (save it in your calendar!)
Date: Monday, Feb 26
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Ages: 16+
Tickets: $40 via Eventbrite
Location: Estonian House / Eesti Maja
Address: 43 Melville Road Brunswick West, VIC 3055
Tasmania
The Tasmanian Estonian Association is holding its combined AGM and barbecue on Saturday 24th February at 12.30pm at Tolosa Park (in Hut 10), Glenorchy, near Hobart.
BYO food and refreshments.
You are all very welcome to come along!
Event: Tasmanian Estonian Association AGM and Barbecue (save it in your calendar!)
Facebook: Eestlased Tasmaanias
Estonia and Beyond
If you are out of the country this year, jump over to Global Estonians to have a look at what celebrations are happening in other corners of the world.
In Estonia, Independence day is a national holiday celebrated with a televised flag raising at Pikk Hermann Tower, the ancient defensive stronghold next to Toompea Castle, fireworks, a parade, and a presidential reception.
See more at: VisitEstonia
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