The Sõrve Sõbrad 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 19th March at 11am.
Join us at Sydney Eesti Maja or online
Time: 11am
The Agenda and Committee Nomination Form are available on the website https://www.sorve.org.au/
Sõrve Sõbrad 2023 Annual General Meeting – 19th Mar 2023
Camp Leader & Assistant Camp Leader EOI for Sõrve 2024
Sõrve is now accepting expressions of interest for Camp Leader & Assistant Camp Leader positions in 2024.
Please go to https://www.sorve.org.au for the relevant information and forms.
In Memoriam – Arvo Tinni AM
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Arvo Tinni.
Arvo was born in Keila, Estonia on 17.06.1935 and passed away on 17.01.2023 aged 87.
Mourned by his beloved wife Malle and son Alar together with their families.
Memorial Service to be held at Rookwood Crematorium (South Chapel) at 14.30 on Tuesday 31.01.23.
Puhka Rahus
Kalev showing at Randwick Ritz as part of Europa! Europa
Randwick Ritz in Sydney is screening ‘Kalev” three times as part of the Europa!Europa film festival.
Tickets
Kalev
“A CAREFULLY EXECUTED BUT IMPACTFUL SLAMDUNK.” — IONCINEMA
It’s the summer of 1990 and the Soviet Union’s basketball championship is set to begin. The USSR is close to collapse and Estonia is on the brink of independence. This leaves the Estonian national basketball team facing a momentous decision. As professional athletes, the team makes the unpopular choice.
A classic underdog tale based on a true story, Kalev celebrates the achievements of a national basketball team who, despite the political turmoil surrounding them, and their unpopularity, went on to defy the odds and find glory.
Estonia’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Academy Award.
In Memoriam – Mara Maasepp
Mara Elsbeth Maasepp nee Saluste
B. 29/30/1929 in Tartu Estonia (no siblings)
D. 12:15AM 27/12/2022
Mother : Marcella Saluste
Father (Biological): Eugen Ott
Father (Legal): Bernhard Saluste
Occupation : Mother, Dental assistant & raw material controller at CMA
Liverpool (27 years)
Grew up in Tallinn Estonia having a good education at first in the 1930s and the need to move around a lot when the Soviet occupation of Estonia began. Her mother Marcella went to work in Germany and Mara was sent to boarding school and billeted out to various families. Once the European war was in full force Mara moved to join her mother in Ladis, Austria and work in a Gauste haus until the allies moved in. Initially in the French displaced person camp (DP) section, she eventually ended up in the American DP sector.
While there her mother Marcella, arranged for them to travel to Australia where Macella’s sister Elsie was living since the late 1920’s.
Mara had learnt English in DP camp so she could get a job when she arrived in Australia at the age of 17.
Mara & her mother lived at Moore Park, which was close to Estonian House in Surry Hills. Mara liked to go there for the dances and other activities. One day in the Esto house library she met Nils Maasepp. Mara and Nils got married in 1952 and had two children Christine (1954) and Peter (1955).
They moved to Prestons (near Liverpool) to live on Nils’ aunt’s ( Ida) farm, where they started a chicken meat business for a few years. Later on they built a new house in the next street (1959), which Mara and her family lived in for 35 years. After her children left home (1994), Mara & Nils moved to a new house in Ingleburn for 10 years. In 2004, Mara lost her husband and also moved to Thirlmere Village where she stayed until now.
Mara is survived by 2 children 5 grandchildren ( Mak, Erik, Dru, Leah & Karla) and 10 great grandchildren (Ayden, Saxon, James, Caitlin, Daniel, Luke, Ravyn, Harper, Isla & Heiki).
Who Shot Otto Mueller? – Streaming now on SBS on Demand
When businessman Otto Mueller is shot on his 65th birthday, eight family members are present. Each of them has their own version of the previous events, and all have their own motives.
SBS On Demand is streaming the 8 part TV series now.
Estonian with English subtitles
The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra announces photo competition!
The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra would like to announce a photo competition!
Inspired by our community member Ron Baum’s photo, we are planning to open a photo exhibition in our Embassy during the first half of 2023. We aim to showcase relations between Estonia and Australia throughout the history, including through stories captured through the lenses of our community. The exhibition has been planned to be permanent and will be located in the area at the embassy, where all visitors have access to.
Photo: Ron Baum
We can display 12 photos and we ask everyone’s help to put together this exhibition!
To take part in the photo competition:
- Send us an electronic copy of the photo no later than Estonian Independence day on 24.02.2023 by e-mail embassy.canberra@mfa.ee. In case you don’t have a digital copy of the photo, you can just capture it with your phone.
- We would prefer pictures with the horizontal orientation with a possibility to enlarge it to the printed measurements 8×12” (20x30cm) in the case the photo is selected for the exhibition
- Don’t forget to add your name, the name of the person who took the photo (if known) and a short story (In English) about the picture including the names of people in it (as much as you have that information). In the case a photo will be chosen for the exhibition, the description can be edited later. The more interesting the story behind the picture, the more chances of it being selected!
We are hoping for everyone’s participation in this photo competition!
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Eesti Vabariigi saatkond Canberras kuulutab välja fotokonkurssi!
Inspireerituna meie Eesti kogukonna liikme Ron Baum’i fotost (lisatud postitusele), soovime 2023 I pooles avada meie saatkonna ruumides fotonäituse. Fotonäituse eesmärgiks on näidata Eesti ja Austraalia suhete arenemist läbi ajaloo, sh läbi meie kogukonna silmade ja lugude. Näitus on planeeritud olema alaline ning hakkab paiknema saatkonnas alal, kuhu on ligipääs ka kõigil meie saatkonna külalistel!
Kokku on meil võimalik näitusele panna 12 fotot ning paluksime teie kõigi kaasabi näituse kokkupanekul!
Fotokonkursil osalemiseks:
- Saada meile hiljemalt Eesti Vabariigi aastapäevaks 24.02.2023 e-kirjaga aadressile embassy.canberra@mfa.ee pilt fotost, mida omalt poolt näitusele pakuksid, juhul kui Sul pole fotot digitaalsena, sobib ka telefoniga tehtud foto.
- Näituse ühtse üldpildi tagamiseks, on eelistatud horisontaalse paigutusega fotod, mida oleks võimalik juhul, kui foto osutub väljavalituks, suurendada väljatrükituna mõõtmeteks 8×12 tolli (20×30 cm).
- Lisa kindlasti foto esitaja nimi, autori nimi (kui on teada) ning lühike kirjeldus, mida/keda fotol on kujutatud, sh mis aastast või ajajärgust foto pärineb. Esitaja ja autori nimi (kui on teada) ning fotoga seotud lugu lisatakse foto alla, palume see tekst saata inglise keeles, teksti saab juhul kui foto osutub väljavalituks, hilisemas faasis veel viimistleda. Mida toredam on fotoga seotud lugu, seda suurem on tõenäosus, et see osutub fotonäitusele väljavalituks!
Loodame teie kõigi aktiivsele osalusele!
Immigrant Networks Exhibition – Melbourne until 10 Feb 2023
A new exhibition explores the significant relationship between mass migration and the modernisation of Australia post-WWII.
An interdisciplinary team from The University of Melbourne, Deakin University, The University of Tasmania and The Australian National University have collaborated on the exhibition and a forthcoming book that explore how the urban and rural landscapes of the country were significantly transformed through nation-building programs in the postwar period of 1945 to 1979.
Case studies explored in the exhibition explore sites of postwar migrant labour including migrant camps (Benalla and Greta), key industrial sites (Snowy Hydro and BHP Steelworks) and associated streetscapes in Melbourne suburbs.
The objects and stories on display in the exhibition emphasise the contribution non-Anglophone migrants and refugees to the modernisation of post-World War II Australia, by acknowledging the complex interplay of industry, architecture, migration and landscape.
The exhibition is free and will be open Tuesday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 1pm-5pm.
https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/events/immigrant-networks
Listen to the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir this Christmas Eve
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir was selected as one of the ten best choirs in the world in 2020. Together with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and Tõnu Kaljuste, they perform wonderful music at the “Christmas” concert in St. John’s Church. Director Erle Veber, sound director Kaspar Karner, producers Ruth Alaküla and Karmel Killandi. ETV 2020
Watch/listen here:
https://jupiter.err.ee/1203055/kaunimad-joululaulud
Eesti Filharmoonia Kammerkoor valiti 2020. aastal maailma kümne parima koori hulka. Koos Tallinna Kammerorkestri ja Tõnu Kaljustega esitavad nad Jaani kirikus imekaunist muusikat kontserdil “Jõul”.
Režissöör Erle Veber, helirežissöör Kaspar Karner, produtsendid Ruth Alaküla ja Karmel Killandi. ETV 2020
Christmas traditions in Estonia
Estonian World has put together a list of Estonian Holiday tradtions
Christmas time is still the most important holiday celebrated in Estonia. For Estonians, Christmas is a mixture of the traditional, the modern, the secular and the religious.
Like in other Nordic countries, Estonia’s celebration of Christmas mostly falls on Christmas Eve; however, Christmas season starts from the first Advent with people buying Advent calendars or lighting Advent candles.
Estonian World – https://estonianworld.com/life/christmas-customs-estonia/
Read the article on Estonian World website:
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A Christmas message from the Estonian Foreign Minister, Urmas Reinsalu to the Estonian communities abroad.
(The video has subtitles in English)
Merry Christmas, happiness and success in the new year!
Department of Global Estonian and Cultural Diplomacy
You will never be forgotten | Sind ei iial unusta – Lydia Koidula 180 – 15 Jan in Sydney
Verbal and musical time travel “You will never be forgotten” comes to Australia.
In 2023, we will celebrate Lydia Koidula‘s 180th birthday, which is why we will once again remember her significance in the formation of national identity. The verbal and musical stage program deals with the life of the poet and the main events of Estonia, introduces the history of the formation of Estonian national culture and emphasizes the special importance of love for the country today.
Koidula’s poetry, her personality, creations and passionate love for her homeland speak to every empathetic person to this day and have contributed to the vitality of Estonia in the global world.
Photos and audio and video files are used to illustrate the program, the listeners are involved in singing together (Meil aia-äärne stäti, Ema suda, Mu isamaa on minu arm, Eesti muld ja eesti suda et al.)
The additional material of the program and the lyrics of the songs will be displayed on the screen. The time travel will be conducted by Elmar Trink, director of the Koidula Museum, and Jana Trink, choir director and music teacher.
The length of the program is 90 minutes. Bar open from 14:30.
DATE
Sunday 15 January 2023 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (UTC+11)
LOCATION
Sydney Estonian House
141 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Advance tickets AUD 10
Sõnalis- ja muusikaline ajarännak “Sind ei iial unusta” jõuab Austraaliasse.
2023. aastal tähistame Lydia Koidula 180. sünniaastapäeva, mistõttu meenutame taas tema tähendusrikkust rahvusliku identiteedi kujunemisel. Sõnalis- ja muusikaline lavakava käsitleb luuletaja elulugu ja eestluse tähtsündmusi, tutvustab Eesti rahvuskultuuri kujunemislugu ning rõhutab isamaa-armastuse erilist tähtsust tänapäeval.
Koidula luule, tema isik, looming ja tuline armastus oma kodumaa vastu kõnetab tänaseni iga empaatiavõimega inimest ning on kaasa aidanud eestluse elujõulisusele globaalses maailmas.
Kava ilmestamiseks kasutatakse fotosid ning audio- ja videofaile, kuulajaid kaasatakse ühislaulmisesse (Meil aia-äärne tänavas, Ema süda, Mu isamaa on minu arm, Eesti muld ja eesti süda jt).
Kava täiendav materjal ja laulude tekstid kuvatakse ekraanile. Ajarännakut viivad läbi Koidula muuseumi juhataja Elmar Trink ning koorijuht ja muusikaõpetaja Jana Trink.
Kava pikkuseks on 90 minutit. Baar avatud alates kl 14:30.
Piletid eelmüügis 10 AUD
