The Sydney Estonian Craft Group SESKKE have started a Folk Costume Library, where people lend or donate their old Estonian Costumes for people to borrow and wear on various occasions. We are delighted and grateful to all those who have already lended or donated their costumes and are looking to build our library further. Each item is numbered, named by the donator/lender, and catalogued for easy tracking. Always happy to return items to the original owner at any time.
If you would like to be part of the biggest collection of Estonian Folk Costumes in Australia, borrow items for a range of occasions such as independence day or choir performances, or find out more information, please contact Maie Pikkat at maiepikkat at bigpond.com
This project is supported by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Välisministeerium, who share our vision of celebrating Estonian culture across the world!
Join the conversation! AESL would like to invite anyone who wishes to come and get involved in the Australian Estonian community, 1 hour a month to share ideas, experiences and connect with like minded people.
This is an opportunity for you to get involved, without over committing, as little or as much as you would like in the way of contributing to the Australian Estonian Community. It is a way to keep the culture alive here in Australia and nurture our passions we have, in continuing on a range of activities and community efforts to stay connected.
This will be facilitated by AESL members each month, however the purpose is for the community to lead the discussions. Please see the Facebook event for the private zoom link at the time of the meeting, below, or save it into your notes on your phone, to stay connected and join the conversation.
The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, Febraury 7th at 7.30pm AEST
The Consular Mission to Sydney will take place on Friday, 8 March 2024. If you wish to apply for new documents, please book an appointment on the following link https://canberra.mfa.ee/en/consular-mission/ *** Sydney konsulaarmissioon toimub reedel, 8. märtsil 2024 . Kui soovite uusi dokumente tellida, siis palun broneerige aeg lehel https://canberra.mfa.ee/konsulaarmissioon/
Perth 16th February 2024 CHAPEL OF ST HILDA OF WHITBY (St Hildas Anglican School for Girls) Bay View Terrace , Mosman Park WA https://www.trybooking.com/COFNY
Composer and pianist Rein Rannap was born in Tallinn, Estonia, in the family of professional musicians. Already as a child he demonstrated his extraordinary musical talent, beginning to play piano – and also improvise – as well as compose long before the school age.
Rannap started his musical upbringing as a classical pianist, studying first in Tallinn – at the Musical High School and Conservatory, and then at the Moscow Conservatory (Master’s degree). As a composer, he remained, for a while, an autodidact; later he acquired master’s and doctoral degrees in musical composition from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Both as a composer and pianist, Rannap has always been notorious for his ability to mix different genres. His post-modernist works in classical idiom are a genuine cross-over, noticeably influenced by popular music, thus making it very fascinating to the wider audience. Rannap has composed all kind of music: symphonic, band, chamber, choral, for film and theater etc.; but more than anything else has he written popular songs, and – of course for the piano. His works, and frequently also his performances, have been recorded on many CDs and LPs.
Rannap has performed in most of the European countries, in most of major cities of USA, China, Canada, Australia and former Soviet Union, repeatedly in Germany (including numerous festivals) and Russia, but also in Japan, Uruguay and Cuba.
His emphasis was earlier mostly on songwriting and performing classical music. Now is his center of gravity on composing, mainly for classical set ups – less or more – serious music. And as a pianist, he commits now only to performing his own works and his improvisational arrangements of well-known to everybody melodies, mostly of classical origin.
In his homeland Estonia, there literally isn’t anybody, who wouldn’t know Rannap. In addition to being acknowledged as a piano player, Rannap is glorious as a leader of, and songwriter for the most popular rock group ever in Estonia – Ruja; likewise, as a longtime jury member of the Estonian version of internationally known TV contest formats: Pop Idol or X Factor. Many of his popular and rock songs have become evergreens, and are still actively performed by the young artists, and also, for example, regularly by huge choirs (consisting up to 30 000 singers) at Estonian Songfests.
On behalf of Sydney Estonian Society we express our gratitude to ECFA for a grant to support this great event. https://ecfa.eesti.org.au/
We say to thank you to Aero Travel whose willingness to go above and beyond to make sure all travel arrangements have been taken care of, as well as being an event sponsor. For all your travel needs please visit https://aerotravel.com.au/
We say thank you to Eurodrinks for being ready to supply our bar with Estonian beverages, as well as being an event sponsor.
We say thank you to Liisa Pobul for being our graphic designer.
Once again, thank you so much for being a part of our event and community. We’re grateful for your support, and can’t wait to work with you again soon! Sydney Estonian Society
Arkaader English VOD platform is now live, inviting cinephiles, estophiles and the Estonian diaspora worldwide to discover and rediscover Estonian film legacy at www.arkaader.ee
Arkaader.ee, a video-on-demand platform dedicated to showcasing Estonian film heritage celebrated its first year with opening of the English version of the platform for the international viewers. The platform was brought to life in collaboration between National Archives of Estonia and the Estonian Film Institute to provide easy access to the treasure trove of Estonian cinema.
Arkaader.ee is the most diverse Estonian film streaming platform, that makes nation’s film heritage permanently available in all its genres: restored old classics and new feature films released from cinema distribution, plenty of acclaimed Estonian animation, short films worth discovering, student films, amateur films, commercials, video art, newsreels, and documentaries from the past and present. In the first year of operation, 3,300 audiovisual works have been made available on Arkaader.
The film vault lets viewers explore films by genre, while the timeline view shows evolution of Estonian cinema from the days of the pioneers to contemporary film scene. Carefully curated collections lead the way to thematic journeys and a film map helps discover feature films and newsreels by shooting locations.
The new English-language view of the portal makes a rich selection of Estonian film archives easily accessible to international film enthusiasts and enables the descendants of Estonians living abroad to strengthen their connection with the Estonian language and culture through the medium of film.
Eesti filmipärandiportaal Arkaader nüüd ka inglise keeles
13. detsembril täitus Rahvusarhiivi ja Eesti Filmi Instituudi loodud veebiplatvormil Arkaader.ee esimene tegutsemisaasta, selle tähistamiseks avanes rahvusvahelise vaataja poolt oodatud platvormi ingliskeelne vaade.
Arkaader.ee on mitmekesiseim eesti filmi voogedastusplatvorm, mis teeb püsivalt kättesaadavaks meie filmipärandit selle kogu ulatuses: restaureeritud vanu klassikuid ja kinolevist väljunud uusi filme, rohkelt animatsiooni, avastamisväärset vähemtuntud lühifilmide seast ning tudengifilme, harrastusfilme, reklaamfilme, videokunsti, dokumentaalfilme minevikust ja kaasajast ning kroonikapalu ajaloohuvilistele. Arkaadrisse on esimese tegutsemisaastaga jõudnud juba 3300 audiovisuaalteost.
Vaatajal aitavad filmipärandis orienteeruda ja huvipakkuvat leida ajajoon koos žanri- ja liigifiltritega ning võimalusega valida filmi keele või subtiitrite keele järgi. Lisaks näitab teed filmikaart, mille kaudu saab seigelda mööda filmide võttekohti ning kureeritud valikkogud juhivad temaatilistele rännakutele filmimaastikul.
Portaali ingliskeelne vaade teeb rikkaliku valiku eesti filmivaramust hõlpsasti ligipääsetavaks rahvusvahelisele filmihuvilisele ning aitab välismaal elavate eestlaste järeltulijatel filmimeediumi kaudu tugevdada sidet eesti keele ja kultuuriga.
The AESL (Council of Estonian Societies in Australia, Inc) is proud of the work of the Estonian Archives in Australia over many decades, and for the recent award from Estonia’s Foreign Ministry.
We also congratulate Naomi Cooper and Marissa Pikkat on their awards
Foreign Ministry recognises citizen diplomats on Citizen’s Day 26.11.2023 | 10:16
Today, 26 November or Citizen’s Day, the Foreign Ministry recognises citizen diplomats and NGOs for their significant contribution to advancing Estonian language, culture and business in the world. This year, the Foreign Ministry is presenting 40 letters of appreciation.
“Estonia’s greatest wealth is our people. Today, I would like to thank the dedicated and inspiring people who are preserving Estonian cultural identity and raising Estonia’s profile across the world. During these momentous times in foreign policy and security, it is good to know that Estonia’s voice remains strong and we are standing on solid ground,” Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is issuing letters of appreciation for citizen diplomacy on Citizen’s Day for the fourteenth time. The letter is presented to individuals or non-governmental organisations who have made long and notable efforts to preserve Estonian language, culture and spirit, or promoted Estonia’s business environment, digital society and business culture on a voluntary basis, thus contributing to raising Estonia’s profile in their country of residence.
The Citizen’s Day is celebrated on 26 November because on this day in 1918, the Estonian Provincial Assembly issued its first regulation on Estonian citizenship. The aim of the Citizen’s Day is to raise awareness about the status of a citizen and increase civic pride.
The Foreign Ministry would like to thank and recognise the following individuals and non-governmental organisations:
It’s that time of year! It’s Christmas time and there are Estonian events being held all over Australia. Check out the list below to find the Estonian Christmas event closest to you.
Everyone is welcome to attend our annual Christmas Function to be held at Eesti Maja (200 Jeffcott St, North Adelaide SA 5006) on Sunday December 3 2023 at 2pm until 5pm.
This will be a casual open house event where community members can catch up with friends and sahre a meal and a few drinks
JÕULUPIDU 10. detsembril kell 14.00-16.00 kell Läti majas 24 Church Ave, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Brisbane’i Eesti Selts ja Brisbane’i Eesti Mängutuba kutsuvad kõiki traditsioonilisele Brisbane’i jõulupeole.
KAVA Jõulupeol kavas laste kontsert ja kõigile lastele jõulupakid. Uute tantsudega esineb rahvatantsutrupp FOLKROOS
PEOLAUD Jõulusink, kartulisalat, kapsas, suitsuviinerid ja kringel. Palun too ka ise midagi maitsavat jagamiseks ühisele söögilauale. Joogiks vesi, mahl ja tee-kohv. Karastavamad joogid müügil baaris (Eesti õlu jm)
PILETID JA REGISTREERIMINE Peole registreerimiseks palun tasuda pileti eest Brisbane’i Eesti Mängutoa arvele.
Brisbane Estonian Playgroup ACC 151 875 358 BSB 633 000
Perepilet $25 Üksikpilet $15
Palun anna kindlasti anda teada osalevate laste nimed 3. detsembriks, et neile kõigile väike kingitus jõuluvana kotti jõuaks – maili.andre at gmail.com
Kohtumiseni jõulupuu juures!
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CHRISTMAS PARTY
10 December 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm at Latvian Hall 24 Church Ave, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Brisbane Estonian Society and Brisbane Estonian Playgroup welcome everyone to the traditional Brisbane Christmas party.
PROGRAM The Christmas party program includes a children’s concert and there will be presents for all the children. The folk dance group FOLKROOS will be performing with their new dances.
CHRISTMAS MEAL Christmas ham, potato salad, sauerkraut, smoked franks and KRINGEL will be served. Please bring a plate to share to add to our festive meal. Drinks including water, juice, and tea-coffee will be available. Other refreshing drinks can be purchased at the bar (Estonian beer, etc.).
TICKETS AND REGISTRATION To register for the party, please kindly pay the ticket fee to the Brisbane Estonian Playgroup account.
Brisbane Estonian Playgroup ACC 151 875 358 BSB 633 000
Family entry $25 Single entry $15
Please make sure to let us know the names of the participating children by 3/12 so that they all receive a gift in Santa’s bag – maili.andre at gmail.com
See you all by the real Christmas tree!
Gold Coast Childrens Playgroup
*Pane kalendrisse!*
MEIE JÕULUPIDU päris jõulusöögi, jõululaulude, jõuluvana ja kingitustega! Palun registreeri ja maksa supervarakult, et teaksime palju sööki varuda
You are welcome to bring simple snacks or sweets for the common table.
Melbourne
JÕULUPIDU 2:00 pm 10th DECEMBER 2023
Jõulupidu – Family Christmas Celebration It’s that time of year again to come together and celebrate Christmas. Anthony and Evelin Erm have designed a delicious traditional Estonian menu for us to enjoy. Our youngest folkdancers are practicing their dance steps to perform and the Estonian playgroup children their songs.
This year we ask that parents please do notbring presents for Santa’s sack. Santa will come with a small gift for each child who performs a song or dance, a joke or an instrument; Or your child might choose to make a Christmas decoration at the activity table to present to him.
JÕULUPIDU PROGRAM This year we have a new format for the occasion: 2pm – welcome drinks served to everyone. 3pm – Lunch – No buffet. No queue 3.45 – entertainment – Women’s choir and group singing – Children’s singing – Women’s folkdancing – Children folkdancing – Santa – Flash Trivia 10 – 12 questions This event is subsidised for Society members and their children. However members must have been paid up in full for the past 2 years – 2022 and 2023.
TICKET COSTS: – members and their school aged children are free – non-members – $35.50 – non-members children – $12.50 Click here to book your tickets. Bookings close on 1st December. Drinks are available at bar prices.
Perth
ABOUT
Estonian Christmas Party Jõulupidu Sunday 10 December 3-6pm Eesti Konsulaat 11 Langsford Street Claremont Everyone welcome! Book before 1 December Adults $30, children under 12 free. Later bookings $40.
Traditional Estonian Christmas menu, soft drinks, coffee and kringel and cake Jõuluvana will visit with presents for the children. Christmas carols concert by live band at 5pm!
Sel korral katame traditsioonilise rikkaliku Eesti jõululaua. Laualt leiab kindlasti ahjukartulid, verivorstid, seaprae, ahjukana, hapukapsad, kõrvitsasalati, marineeritud kurgid ja kõik muu, mis käib jõuludega kaasas. Lisaks ka veidi suvisemaid valikuid.
Magustoiduks kringel ja piparkoogid. Meeleolu loob live band jõululauludega. Lastele eraldi programm ja külla tuleb ka jõuluvana koos kingitustega.
Piletid eelmüügis 1.detsembrini hinnaga $30 täiskasvanu. Hiljem pileti hind $40 täiskasvanu. Lapsed alla 12 aasta tasuta.
Estonian Consulate 11 Langsford Street, Claremont WA 6010
Sydney
Christmas Market
Sydney Eesti Seltsi Kunsti, Käsitöö ja Etnograafia Ring kutsub teid jõululaadale pühapäeval, 3. detsembril kell 10-14 Sydney Eesti Majas, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills Müügil on kunsti, käsitöö ja jõuluteemalised tooted. Leiva ja piparkoogitaigna ettetellimine https://www.trybooking.com/CMWKG
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Sydney Estonian Handicraft Society is inviting you to the annual Christmas market on Sunday 3rd Dec from 10am-2pm at Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills Arts, crafts and christmas presents for sale. Pre-order black bread & gingerbread dough https://www.trybooking.com/CMWKG
Stallholders: – Art of Andra Krumins – Ausra’s Bakery – Baltic Folk Jewelry (Estonian inspired jewelry) – Eco Handcraft (Handmade candles, jewellery, linen) – Elen’s Sauerkraut, Quark and Baked Goods – EuroDrinks (Estonian and Finnish Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages) – Green Building Supply (iconic Lithuanian mineral water Vytautas) – Ilmasepp Industries (Handmade Folk Art) – Jillian Sildever Silver Jewellery – Karu Distillery (Craft Gin, Vodka & Rum) – MA Handcrafted (Locally made Timber Bowls & Accessories) – Mara Moore Jewellery (Amber Jewellery, Knitted bags & Cards) – Nord Haus (Baltic Homewares & Jewellery) – Pia’s Piparkoogid and Narelle’s Mulgi Inspired Ceramics – Sydney Estonian Handicraft Society (Assorted Handicrafts) – Sydney Estonian Society (Bar and pre- ordered food)
Christmas Lunch
Sydney Eesti Seltsi traditsiooniline jõululõuna toimub laupäeval, 9. detsembril 2023 algusega kell 13:00
Asukoht: Sydney Eesti Maja Aadress: 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills
Registreerimine kuni 6. detsembrini, uksel pileteid ei müüda: $40 täiskasvanu $20 lastele vanuses 10+ Alla 10-aastastele tasuta
The Embassy has announced two upcoming Consular missions:
The Consular Mission to Brisbane will take place on Thursday, 16 November 2023. If you wish to apply for new documents, please book an appointment by emailing consular.canberra@mfa.ee
The Consular Mission to Perth will take place on Saturday, 9 December 2023. If you wish to apply for new documents, please book an appointment by emailing consular.canberra@mfa.ee.
Möödunud teisipäeval, 10. oktoobril lahkus meie armas Brisbane’i Eesti Selti kauaaegne eestvedaja Tiina Taemets. Vaid mõned päevad varem, 5. oktoobril, sai Tiina 92-aastaseks.
Brisbane’i kolis 26-aastane Tiina Sydneyst 1957. aastal. Tiina oli eestlaste kogukonna aktiivne liige ning ta seisis eestluse eest kogu Brisbane’is elatud aja jooksul. Muuhulgas juhendas Tiina palju aastaid Brisbane’i rahvatantsugruppi.
Aastal 1976 valiti Tiina esmakordselt Brisbane’i Eesti Seltsi esinaiseks ning seda ametit pidas ta erakordse pühendumuse, energia ja armastusega 26 aastat. Tiina enda sõnadega: “Eesti seltsi tuleb hoida südamega, nii et inimesed tulevad ja tahavad jälle tagasi tulla. Selts olgu justkui teise kodu eest!”
Käsikäes teiste rahvuste esindajatega osales Tiina aktiivselt Ikestatud Rahvuste Komitees: ta vôitles väsimatult selle eest, et Eesti ja teised Nôukogude Liidu poolt okupeeritud riigid pääseksid kommunismi ikke alt.
Tubli töö eest autasustas president Lennart Meri 2001.a. veebruaris Tiinat Valgetähe teenetemärgiga.
Tiina, aitäh kõige eest, mis Sa meile andsid. Puhka rahus! Brisbane’i Eesti Selts
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In Memoriam – Tiina Taemets
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Tiina Taemets on 10 October. Just a few days earlier, on 5 October, Tiina had her 92nd birthday.
Tiina moved from Sydney to Brisbane in 1957, at 26 years old. It did not take long for Tiina to become a key figure in the local Brisbane Estonian community. She was dedicated to promoting Estonian culture and led the local Estonian fold dance group for many years.
In 1976 Tiina was elected the President of Brisbane Estonian Society, a position she held with exceptional devotion, energy, and love for 26 years. In Tiina’s own words: “The Estonian Society should be cherished in the heart so that people want to return over and over again. It should feel like a second home!”
Tiina was an active participant in the Committee of Occupied Nations (Ikestatud Rahvuste Komitee). She fought tirelessly for the liberation of Estonia and other countries occupied by the Soviet Union from the yoke of communism.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions, President Lennart Meri awarded Tiina with the Order of the White Star (Valgetähe teenetemärk) in February 2001.
Tiina, thank you for everything you gave us. Rest in peace! Brisbane Estonian Society
“The Invisible Fight” is premiering in Australia next week in Sydney & Mebourne.
Zen meets zany with a 70s kung fu flair, laughs aplenty and a sonic assault of Black Sabbath in filmmaker Rainer Sarnet’s funkadelic film about an orthodox Russian, on a warrior’s journey to become a martial arts master.
USSR-China border, 1973. Rafael, is in the army on guard duty when the border falls under attack from flying Chinese kung fu warriors. Utterly fascinated by the long-haired Chinese hippie black-clad kung fu aces flying around blasting forbidden Black Sabbath music from their portable radio Rafael gets struck by a revelation; he too wants to become a kung fu warrior. Faith leads Rafael to an Orthodox monastery where the black-clad monks do their training but his road to achieving the almighty power of humility required is long, winding and full of kick-ass adventures.
FOLKROOS 
Palun anna kindlasti anda teada osalevate laste nimed 3. detsembriks, et neile kõigile väike kingitus jõuluvana kotti jõuaks – maili.andre at gmail.com
CHRISTMAS PARTY 
FOLKROOS 
