News
A candle for the ancestors – and a wink for the ghost
Candles, cool November air and a quiet wave to the ancients — we bring you the glow of Hingedepäev and the sweet comfort of remembering and celebrating together.
News
What’s inside the October Global Estonian newsletter?
The Global Estonian newsletter for October is out now — packed with inspiring stories, cultural highlights and global connections from Estonia to Australia and beyond.
Estonian News
Olev Muska takes on Estonia. And Latvia!
Estonian-Australian musician Olev Muska took Estonia and Latvia by storm this summer with a 20-stop tour, new album New Estonian Waltzes, and a book launch honouring his earlier band Kiri-uu.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Looking back a year to the 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight 1944
Last year’s 80th anniversary of the Mass Flight of 1944 brought bells, exhibitions, and a new memorial in Pärnu. Maie Barrow looks back on how Estonia remembered its great escape.
Estonian News
The Pärnu Mass Flight memorial: An Australian perspective
Funded by Estonians abroad, including from Australia, the Pärnu Mass Flight memorial tells a story of loss, survival and hope. Grahame Reinthal reflects on being there when it was unveiled.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Happy 80th birthday, Merle Lester!
Celebrating 80 years of Merle Lester — an Estonian Australian artist whose story bridges two homelands and whose art inspires generations.
Estonian News
Happy 90th birthday, Arvo Pärt!
Estonia celebrates the 90th birthday of its beloved composer Arvo Pärt with concerts across the country, honouring a musical legacy that continues to move audiences worldwide.
Estonian News
The White Ship awaits your support
From the Tallinn TV Tower to Australia’s shores, The White Ship connects art with migration history. Support this short film as it journeys towards film festival audiences.
Estonian News
Estonia gets its sassiest cultural podcast yet: Meet Võõrkehad
Feeling like you don’t belong has never been this funny — Võõrkehad turns outsider life into laugh-out-loud cultural therapy.
Estonian News
From Perth to Narva: A first-time participant reflects on the magic of ESTO 2025 and Laulupidu
From dancing in Raekoja plats to her first Estonian sauna, Kooskõlas choir’s Donna Mak threw herself into every moment of ESTO 2025 and Laulupidu — a joyful, all-in adventure into community, culture and the quiet power of song.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Singing a nation into being — for the history buffs who love a good chorus
From rebellion in harmony to freedom in full voice, Estonia’s Song Festival is how a nation found its voice — and still sings its heart out.
