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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The sun came out to sing: Watch the Laulupidu 2025 finale in 3 minutes

Warning: This 3-minute video may cause sudden pride, misty eyes and uncontrollable singing. Over 100,000 Estonians burst into song — and even the sun thought, “Yeah alright, I’ll join in.”

Laulupidu in 60 seconds, Day I magic caught on camera

Day 1 of Laulupidu brought music, movement, and more goosebumps than we can count — and while we’re still trying to find the words, this 1-minute video captures the spirit better than any recap ever could.

Spectate your first serpents & stories

Portia Stanton-Noble invites you to her two books launch at Prospect Library on 15 July.

Meditations from the heart: A soulful art exhibition by Merle Lester in the Blue Mountains

On Sunday, 15 June 2025, the serene landscapes of the Blue Mountains will host "Meditations from the Heart", an evocative art exhibition by esteemed...