The Estonian Festival is in full swing. Many of our Estonian guest are enjoying the fantastic Sydney weather and hospitality!
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Ticket sales for the NYE ball close on Thursday. Don’t miss out!
??Ticket sales for the NYE Ball must close on Thursday 20/12! Don´t miss out !?♀️?♂️
Monday, 31 December 2018 from 19:00-02:00
Ivy Ballroom, George Street, Sydney, Australia 2000
Adults: $155
Children: $90
The Kooskõlas choir has been accepted to sing at Laulupidu 2019 in Estonia
The Kooskõlas choir has just passed the first audition to be accepted to sing at Laulupidu 2019 in Eesti.
Kooskõlas is an Estonian choir from Australia, with 74 singers from Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, and regional NSW. The choir is led by conductor Dr Naomi Cooper, a specialist in community choirs.
Laulupidu 2019 is the 150th year since this amazing event commenced. Being celebrated in conjunction with Eesti’s 100th anniversary of Independence, this is a major event for Estonia. When the previous NSW-based Kooskõlas attended Laulupidu in 2014, the massed choirs had over 34,000 singers, and an audience of over 100,000 people.
The acceptance at this stage was based on two specific songs – Emakeelelaul (Song of the Mother Tongue) and Kuulajale (For the Listener). The choir still needs to learn another 13 songs and pass the second audition in April 2019 for the acceptance to be confirmed.
To assist the choir, Siim Selis, second in charge of Laulupidu 2019, is coming to Sydney for Eesti Päevad in December 2018, and to conduct workshops for the choir early January 2019. This shows how seriously the choir is taking this project – many thanks to the ERC (Estonian Relief Committee / Eesti Abistamise Komittee) for their support for this project.
Siim will also be working with choirs at Eesti Päevad, and later at the Sõrve camp for Estonian youth.
For Estonian refugees, a masthead made a new home, half a world away – by Silvi Vann-Wall
Estonians fleeing the aftermath of WWII and Soviet occupation found their voice in Australia via a newspaper. It continues to this day. Silvi Vann-Wall reports on Meie Kodu and the community it continues to serve.
In the tumultuous time after World War II, and throughout the Soviet occupation of their tiny country, many Estonians sought refuge in Australia – which for them held the promise of being as far away from the conflict zone as possible.
As war refugees, Estonians were required to live in migrant camps such as those in Bathurst or Bonegilla, before being given jobs and a chance at integration into Australian society.
Meanwhile, a small committee, formed by the Sydney Estonian Society, were hard at work acquiring authorisation to publish the first Estonian newspaper in Australia: Meie Kodu.
Read the entire article here: For Estonian refugees, a masthead made a new home, half a world away
Estonian folk dancing flashmob at the Hickson Road Reserve this Sunday, 25th of Nov
Come and be part of an Estonian folk dancing flashmob at the Hickson Road Reserve this Sunday from 1pm. The dance group Sydney Virmalised – Northern Lights will perform three dances with the last one open for everyone to join in.
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Tule ela kaasa rahvatantsijatele Sydney Virmalised – Northern Lights, kes esitavad ühistantsu Sydney kesklinnas (Hickson Road Reserve) sel pühapäeval kell 13:00. Kavas on kolm tantsu, millest kolmandaga saavad ühineda kõik soovijad. Too kaasa hea tuju ja miks mitte midagi sini-must-valget!
Rohkem infot sinn: https://www.facebook.com/events/735026550194566/
Hickson Road Reserve
Brisbane & Gold Coast Estonians Christmas Party – Dec 16
Brisbane Estonian Playgroup invites everyone to celebrate Christmas
- Party hosted by playgroup teachers Kätriin Kristal ja Reena Raja
- Performances by playgroup children (please let us know if your child would like to perform)
- Brisbane ladies folk dance group – offering a sneak peek at the 2019 Estonian Dance Festival programme!!
- Traditional Estonian fare includes potato salad, dark rye bread, Christmas ham, ginger bread and other delicacies
* please bring a plate to share *
Sunday 16 December @ 2:30-5:30pm
Paddington Hall, 10 Moreton St, Paddington
Including a visit by a very special Santa
Tickets:
- $25 adult
- $40 family of up to two adults
- $45 family of up to four adults
RSVP by 1 December to Anu Harper at 0449150333
Please transfer $$ to Bendigo bank account:
BRISBANE ESTONIAN PLAYGROUP
BSB: 633 000
Acc no: 151875358
(Include your name in the “description”)
Sõrve Trivia Night this Friday, Nov 16 in Sydney
Come and join us for the Trivia Night presented by the Juhid of Sõrve! It is a night filled with fun, laughter and raising money for the children.
- Dinner available, fully stocked bar
- Tickets $20 for adults and $15 for children (under 18)
- Doors open at 5:30pm with first question at 6:30pm
- Tickets purchased at the door, but bookings are preferred for catering purposes
Bring your coins for the numbers board, world famous vodka coin toss and of course to purchase answers.
Our sincere thanks and tänud to Sydney Eesti Selts for allowing us to host the event!
To book a table for 8-10 people please contact Marissa Apsey at marissa.apsey@outlook.com, 0419 285 814 or via Facebook.
Sõrve Trivia Night
SBS National Languages Competition – 10 days to go
Are you Learning Estonian? Enter the SBS National Languages Competition!
Only 10 days to go…
So far, 35% of entries have come from Victoria closely followed by NSW with 34%… anyone could win and we look forward to receiving more entries from your students soon.
Entering the competition is easy:
Step 1: Log on to sbs.com.au/nlc18
Step 2: Click ‘Upload photo’
Step 3: Upload your photo or drawing showing us ‘What amazing possibilities learning a language opens for you?’
Step 4: Include a caption written in the language you are learning as well as an English translation (not required for English learners)
Step 5: Submit your entry
Showcase your work at the Sydney Eesti Päevad Arts & Crafts Exhibition!
Limited spaces available! DEADLINE EXTENDED to 10. November 2018.
To register download and fill the Entry Form and forward it to the following address:
Ingrid Renno, 1 James Place, Goulburn, NSW, 2580 or email: koreneff@bigpond.com
Download Entry Form HERE
Learn the Estonian language in Sydney
Learn the Estonian language in Sydney
Advanced Classes
Wednesdays, from October 10 @ 6.30pm to 8.30pm with teacher Nele Ilves
Sydney Estonian House
141 Campbell St
Surry Hills
NSW 2010
Australia
Beginners
New beginners, please register with Tiiu Salasoo, 02 9436 3844 or salasoo@ihug.com.au
Sõrve Spring Feast Fundraiser Oct 6 in Sydney, RSVP by Oct 1
Sõrve Spring Feast
Saturday October 6 at 6pm
Sydney Estonian House
141 Campbell St, Surry Hills
Booking Essential at Trybookings – www.trybooking.com/YDGZ
The “Estonian Cooks are back” for an exciting new extravaganza of fresh produce on the menu with a twist of Masterchef flair for this year’s Spring Feast.
To raise funds for the Sõrve Childrens Summer Camp we will have the Sõrve Silent Auction and a few fun games throughout the evening, plus performances from Virmalised and Lõke are on the cards. This fundraiser will be held on Saturday October 6 at Sydney Estonian House starting from 6.00pm.
Bookings essential. RSVP Oct 1
All are very welcome!!
We would also like to thank Sydney Estonian Society for their support.
Spring Feast Menu
Starters:
Gazpacho with a Kick
Cucumber Bites
Parmesan Crisps with Pea Purée
Frittata
Marinated “Frikadill”
Entrée:
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Mains:
Roasted Chicken Thigh Cutlet with Roasted Baby Potatoes
Beetroot, Pomegranate & Pistachio Salad
Spring Salad
Dessert:
Orange Cake with Orange Sauce
Please Note: Vegetarian options available on request
Tickets on sale now at TryBookings
www.trybooking.com/YDGZ
Adults $50 and Children/Students/Concession $30
Performers $25
RSVP: Oct 1, 2018
For more info, please contact:
Imbi or Liz
M: 0423 909 900 or Sõrve Mob: 0452 581 120
E: admin@sorve.org.au
12th ESTO festival: Helsinki, Tartu and Tallinn from June 28 – July 3, 2019
The final schedule and details about passes for ESTO 2019 have been announced for the 12th ESTO festival held in Helsinki, Tartu and Tallinn from June 28 – July 3, 2019.
ESTO 2019 will take place one week before the National Song and Dance Festival. The international festival brings together Estonians and their friends from around the globe, to celebrate Estonian heritage, culture, sports and community in Estonia.
The festival begins with an open air event in central Helsinki on June 28. This will be followed by an opening party on the Tallink-Silja Line’s M/S Silja Europa, which will bring ESTO 2019 participants to Tallinn. The festival moves on to Tartu, where a global Estonian ESTO song festival will be held in the historic Town Hall Square. A youth congress and global fraternity get-togethers will be organized, with ESTO pub nights capping off each evening. Performers, already participating in the Song and Dance Festival, will also perform at the ESTO 2019 opening in Helsinki and the
ESTO Song Festival in Tartu.
“The ESTO tradition started in 1972, when Estonians from around the world gathered in Toronto to celebrate their culture. These events were critically important to maintaining our language, culture and community during the Soviet occupation, outside of Estonia,” explains ESTO 2019 chairman Sirle Sööt. “It’s just as important now for our global Estonian community to come together and be connected with our culture and each other in Estonia in 2019.”
Download more information in English here:
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ESTO 2019 programm on paigas ja passid varsti müügis
ESTO 2019 pressiteade 16. septembril 2018
XII ülemaailmsete eesti kultuuripäevade ESTO2019 programm 28. juunist 3. juulini Helsingis, Tartus ja Tallinnas on üldjoontes valmis ning passide hinnad peakomitee poolt kinnitatud. Piiratud arvul passe eelmüügi hinnaga tuleb müüki oktoobris.
ESTO2019 toimub nädal enne laulu- ja tantsupidu, tuues kokku eestlased ja nende sõbrad üle maailma, et tähistada üheskoos Eesti Vabariigi 100. juubelit.
AVAMISESEST HELSINGIS
ESTO pidulik avamine toimub Helsingis 28. juunil. Toomkirikus toimuvale aktusele järgneb avakontsert Senati väljakul. Ärimehed, noored ja esinejad kogunevad Helsingisse aga juba päev varem, et laiendada oma kontaktvõrgustikku Soome lahe majanduspiirkonnas, värskendada teadmisi Soome ja Eesti suhetest ning valmistada ette suurt avatseremooniat. Noorte tulevikukonverentsile Helsingi ülikoolis jõuavad ka need estolased, kes saabuvad Helsingisse avapäeva hommikul. Õhtul suundutakse Tallink Silja laevaga M/S Silja Europa Tallinnasse, laeval on pidulik õhtusöök ja ESTO avapidu tantsu ja muusikaprogrammiga. Hommikul viivad ESTO bussid ja rong estolased Tartusse.
MILLEKS ESTO?
“ESTO traditsioon pärineb aastast 1972, kui eestlased Läänes kogunesid Kanadasse Torontosse, et üheskoos au sees hoida Eesti kultuuri ja traditsioone. ESTO-de tähtsus on seisnenud kriitilises vajaduses hoida alal eesti keelt, kultuuri ja eestlust Nõukogude okupatsiooni ajal, kui ei olnud võimalust Eestit kül astada,” selgitab ESTO2019 juht Sirle Sööt Rootsist. “Sama oluline on ESTO traditsioon ka täna, et alal hoida üle ilma laialipillutatud eestlaskonnas eestlust ja ühtsuse tunnet, seda nii omavahel väljaspool Eestit kui ka suhetes Eestimaaga”.
