What’s inside the September Global Estonian newsletter?

The September edition of the Global Estonian newsletter has landed — and it’s another rich read for anyone curious about the worldwide Estonian family. This month’s issue spans milestones and traditions, from Arvo Pärt’s 90th and Eesti Rada’s 80th to bog walks, rye bread and Estonian schools around the globe.

Some highlights you’ll find inside:

Happy 90th, Arvo Pärt! The world’s most performed living composer marked his milestone birthday in September with concerts and events across the globe.
80 years of Eesti Rada — oldest continuously published newspaper abroad, published by the Estonian community in Germany. A special anniversary edition looks back on its journey since 1945.
Did you know there are 82 Estonian schools outside of Estonia? These schools connect over 3,500 children and 250 teachers to Estonian language and traditions every year.
Bog walking in Estonia — Estonia’s mysterious bog landscapes, places of beauty, refuge and tradition where people have foraged, fished and even fled wars for generations.
Rye bread and salted herring — research highlights how these staples remain the bedrock of Estonia’s traditional food culture, find out which Estonian staples are not actually Estonian!
Returnee support — the Integration Foundation offers financial assistance for ethnic Estonians and their descendants abroad who wish to resettle in Estonia.
New Estonia brand video — discover why our “ordinary” is considered so extraordinary by the rest of the world.
…and much more, including reflections on food culture, film projects, youth leadership and community events.

👉 Read the September Global Estonian newsletter here:
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