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XXVII ESTONIAN FESTIVAL EESTI PÄEVAD 2018 SYDNEY

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The XXVII Eesti Päevad Estonian Festival will take place in Sydney 27 – 31.December 2018.

This Eesti Päevad in Australia is a special one as it is also part of the official EV100 birthday program. Just another reason to celebrate and add it to your calendar!

The program consists of a wide range of events including theater, choir music & folk dancing, activities for kids, sports challenges, arts & crafts exhibition and concerts by popular musicians from Estonia.

Headliners are: beloved Estonian musician Tanel Padar with his new band, electronic pop act Noëp and female pop trio La La Ladies.

For detailed program and information please open the FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Tickets available HERE

For more info visit: http://ep2018sydney.com

 

 

The Spheres, featuring Estonian Choral Music in Sydney – Sep 19

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In 2018 the Baltic Sates are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their declaration of independence.  The Burgundian Consort are performing “The Spheres”, featuring work from Estonian composers Tormis and Sisask featuring in “The Spheres”.

The Spheres
Location:Sir John Clancy Auditorium UNSW
Tickets: $15/$8
The Burgundian Consort has existed as an elite arm of the Collegium Musicum Choir for many years (since about 1985). The ensemble includes only a small number of singers (12-18), mostly (but not exclusively) undergraduate music students and sings challenging, unaccompanied repertoire. The Burgundian Consort presents a small annual recital in September of each year as well as being part of some concerts of the Collegium Musicum. In recent years, the Burgundian Consort’s repertoire has included Copland’s In the Beginning, Britten’s Sacred and Profane, Palestrina’s Missa Aeterna Christi Munera, Wesley-Smith’s Who Killed Cock Robin? and Debussy’s Trois Chansons de Charles d’Orleans.

In 2018, The Burgundian Consort will explore the realms of the Nordic and Baltic states, with works from Estonian composers Tormis and Sisask, and Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Arensky’s Three Quartets will include guest cellist Paul Stender, the Consort rounding out the program with some traditional English madrigals from Byrd and Purcell. The program will also include the premiere performance of the winner of the Willgoss Choral Composition Prize 2018, Owen Elsley’s the stars.

Wednesday September 19, 2018 at 7.30pm
Sir John Clancy Auditorium UNSW

OktooberfEst – Sydney Friday Sep 21

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Our annual OktooberfEst is on again this year.

We are raising funds for new women’s’ summer costumes that are in end of the planning stage.
Come down and mingle, play some games, drink and eat. But of course do some DANCING!

21 September from 19:00-22:00

Estonian House Sydney

Hosted by Sydney Virmalised – Northern Lights

Tickets · $20

Estonian museums need help collecting ESTO-related material

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From Estoworld:

The XII ESTO Days will be taking place in Helsinki, Tartu and Tallinn in 2019 and for the occasion, there will be a joint exhibition; in preparation, the Estonian National Museum and the Museum of Estonians Abroad are asking for help from all of those who have participated in ESTOs.

Image An old ESTO-themed chocolate cover (images courtesy of the Museum of Estonians Abroad), via Estoworld

The museums are interested in memories as well as photos, films, advertisements, programs, souvenirs, letters sent home or to friends, postcards and other material.

A questionnaire to help in writing down memories is available on the websites of the Estonian National Museum and the Museum of Estonians Abroad.

The museums also welcome all other memories and impressions about the ESTOs. The memories may be in either Estonian or English.

Materials sent to Estonian National Museum will stay in its collections, so the researchers can use them later. The museum has also collected compatriots’ memories on the topic of “Fleeing the Homeland. The First Decade in Exile”, “Estonians Abroad 1955-2000”, “Trips to Soviet Estonia” and “Letters from Far Away”.

More information here: Estonian museums need help collecting ESTO-related material/

Registration Reminder – Sõrve Summer Camp is running from January 6 to 10 in 2019

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Registration Reminder

Sõrve Summer Camp is running from Sunday, January 6th to Sunday, January 13th, 2019.

Come together once again at Point Wolstoncroft to share a week of activities, friendship and Estonian culture for our youth and adults alike.

sorve-summer-camp

Please use the SurveyMonkey link below to register online to attend camp. There is no payment at this stage of the process.
On the final page of the registration process please follow the link to the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation website to supply any medical and dietary requirements and complete the registration process.

CAMP REGISTRATION:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W5MPWQ8

CAMP INFORMATION on our website:
SÕRVE – SEE OLEMEGI MEIE! – YOU ARE WELCOME AT SÕRVE

Please take the opportunity to forward this email to someone you think would enjoy becoming part of the Sõrve family or you would like to see back at camp.

Any enquiries/questions please contact Sõrve Sõbrad:

Thomas Lipping, President
Imbi Semmelweis, Vice-President

via email admin@sorve.org.au or call 0452 581 120

Save the Date – Sõrve Spring Fest, Saturday Oct 6 in Sydney

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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.

Image Courtesy of Visit Estonia

To raise funds we will have the Sõrve Silent Auction and a few fun games throughout the evening, plus a few surprise performances are on the cards. This fundraiser will be held on Saturday October 6 at Sydney Estonian House starting from 6.00pm. All are very welcome!!

We would also like to thank Sydney Estonian Society for their support.

Watch out for more details – including booking in the coming weeks!!

 

New Estonian class for beginners in Sydney – expressions of interest

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NEW CLASS FOR BEGINNERS IN SYDNEY ?

Anyone in Sydney wishing to begin study of the Estonian language, please contact the organiser Tiiu Salasoo at salasoo@ihug.com.au or 94363844.  With sufficient interest, there may be a new class starting soon.

Sydney Mammad Dance Group rehearsals – Saturday 8th September

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Sydney Mammad Dance Group will rehearse on S Saturday 8th September from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sydney Eesti Maja, Campbell Street, Surry Hills. We are rehearsing to perform at the Sydney EP in December. Rehersals will continue fortnightly.

If you would like more information then please ring Steven Buchert on 0409.663.566 or fwconcep@ozemail.com.au

 

Image courtesy of Visit Estonia

Sydney Estonian Kids’ Dance Group

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Sydney Eesti Päevad 2018 is looming and we are now inviting young dancers from the Sydney region to join our Estonian Kids’ Dance Group. We would like kids to register to form a dance group to perform at the Rahvapidu on 30th December.

Image courtesy of Visit Estonia

We rehearse at Sydney Eesti Maja fortnightly starting on Sunday 9th September, from 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.

So, put your dancing shoes on and join us for our fun journey to Rahvapidu.

Contact Steven Buchert on 0409.663.566 or fwconcep@ozemail.com.au

ILMAPUU (WORLD TREE) exhibition Aug 8 to 12

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A multi-sensory, immersive art installation by Anna Jaaniste charting her dreams and memories of cultural heritage and of lands in Estonia and Sydney.

ILMAPUU is an immersive installation within the Estonian Cultural Centre, Surry Hills. In this work, Anna Jaaniste recreates her stories and impressions of lands in Estonia. Sculptures, sound and video bring physical form to her sensory and imaginative responses to land in Soomaa National Park, Estonia. A large constructed shelter, water bodies, soundscapes, recorded journal writings and other elements combine in the space to create a multi-sensory experience for audience members to enter and experience. This work is part of Anna’s research which explores interconnections between herself, her Estonian cultural heritage, and land in both Estonia and Sydney.
Opening event Sat 11 Aug 6-8pm with a talk by the artist. Everyone welcome.

Dates: Wed 8 August – Sun 12 Aug 11-6pm.

Opening event Sat 11 Aug 6-8pm with a talk by the artist.

Location: Estonian House, 141 Campbell St, Surry Hills.

Cost: Free

Artist website: annajaaniste.wordpress.com

~ Anna Jaaniste

I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and waters in which I live – the Gadigal and Wangal people of the Eora Nation.

world tree

Council of Estonian Societies (AESL) 100 dollars club open

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DONATIONS INVITATION – Council of Estonian Societies (AESL) 100 dollars club open!

 

AESL Annual Appeal

Thank you to all that have already made their donations.

As soon as the first $1,500.- was collected, we paid this out to help Kooskõlas choir – for Australian Estonians to be represented in next year’s Song and Dance Festival in Estonia. There are many Estonians in Australia – but this means nothing in itself, we are people like everybody else in this multicultural society. What makes us “Estonians”, is coming together as such, is valuing our customs, is preserving our traditions, is organising and coordinating our activities in a way that takes us forward into the future as a society of Estonians in Australia.

At the end of this year, we come together from all over Australia, to continue our tradition of Eesti Päevad. We have done so since the event was first held in 1954. Times change – these days we not only have the best of our culture groups entertain us, but also invite performers from Estonia.

I am sure our $100 club and all people who donate are happy to know that they are a part of Eesti Päevad turning out to be a successful event!

Followed by Eesti Päevad in December, we support Sõrve Camp held in January 2019. This is a fantastic opportunity for children in Australia of Estonian background to experience and share the heritage – for the 65th time! To keep the camp going is a year round work that also grows our next generation leaders besides of being an unique event for Estonian children. Who would not like to support this to continue for many years to come.

Many argue if we still need our newspaper, all information these days being available on web. Meie Kodu is still the only place where OUR events are published, in one place, where week after week we see and read what the Estonians in Australia have been up to. We will continue supporting Meie Kodu newspaper as long as we can, at the same time further developing our websites and pages. 

Our archive support goes without saying, being the memory of all our activities and people involved throughout our history.

In 1952 when established, the constitution stated the purpose of AESL as coordinating the Estonian organiations’ activities in order to preserve and develop the Estonian culture in Australia (etc). Teaching the language has always been one of the priorities. Without taking anything away from the importance, we notice that the folkdance, choir, craft activities do not receive AESL funding, yet their contribution and continuity is no less important. All support comes down to the monies available to us.

In 2018 we celebrate 100 years of declaration of Estonian independence. AESL has been an active part in this, coordinating many events that involved performers from Estonia and also providing a memorable gift for Estonia 100. 

We also want to be a part of Estonian World Organisation’s (EWO; ÜEKN) actions.

Money makes the world go round. Can we lift our game?

If you are in a position today, where your income allows support what means being Estonian in Australia, please do so. After all, we are thankful for our good old Estonian genes, aren’t we?

Please join the AESL Annual appeal $100 club today!
Cheques/Money Orders please make out to Council of Estonian Societies in Australia and post to AESL treasurer: Regiina Rohan, Suite 16/333 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126
EFT: Commonwealth Bank account 062 233 10062870
THANK YOU – Your donation counts, and makes a difference.

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RAHVUSKAPITALI KORJANDUSE VIIMANE ULESKUTSE SEL AASTAL – KAS ASTUD $100 DOLLARI KLUBISSE?
AESL tänab kõiki, kes oma panuse juba pannud.

Niipea kui $1,500.- annetusi oli kogutud, maksime välja esimese toetuse – üleaustraalialisele Kooskõlas laulukoorile, toetamaks nende esinemist, ning Austraalia eestlaste esindamist, 2019. aasta laulu – ja tantsupeol.
Austraalia tõmbab eestlasi – meid elab siin palju. Kuid see fakt iseendast kaalu ei oma, oleme multikultuurse maa inimesed nii nagu iga teinegi.

Kui hoiame kokku, kui esindame omi kombeid ja traditsioone, kui loome olukorra, kus eestlus saab säilida ja edasi kanduda tulevikku – siis identifitseerume kui eestlased Austraalias.
Käesoleva aasta lõpul tulevad eestlased kõikjalt üle Austraalia kokku Sydneysse. Tullakse Eesti Päevadele, just nii nagu algusaastast 1954. Ajad muutuvad, aga traditsiooni sisu mitte, iga linn demonstreerib oma parimaid eesti kultuuri esindajaid ning lisaks on uksed valla esinejatele kodueestist.

Paljud meist on korralduse juures, väga paljud osalevad, kuid igaüks meist saab Eesti Päevade kordaminekule käe alla panna oma rahalise toetusega.

Eesti Päevad peetud, saab järje enda kätte Sõrve laager. 65ndat korda tullakse igaaastasesse Austraalia eesti laagrisse selleks, et oma päritolu enam tabada. Kuid laager ei ole ainult kokkutulnud lastele. Laagri vedamine on aastaringne ühistegevus, kus varasematest laagrilastest on saanud tänased liidrid, varasematest liidritest tänased vanemad. Sõrve laager annab kogemuse, järjekestvuse ning ühtehoidmise paljudeks aastateks, võibolla eluks – kes meist ei soovks seda toetada?

Kas soovime toetada eestlaste ajalehte Austraalias Meie Kodu? Või on kõik juba niigi saadaval veebilehtedel, internetist otsides? Tahame ikka toetada – kuniks vahendeid. Meie Kodu on ainus paik maailmas, kus meie, Austraalia eestlased kajastame oma tegemised, pilguheiteks meile endile ning kogu maailmale. Jätkame info koondamist veebilehtedel, kuid ka paberkandjal.

Arhiivi, meie ühismälu toetamise vajadus on selge sõnadetagi.

Austraalia Eesti Seltside Liidu põhikiri sõnastab alates algusaastast 1952 tegevuse eesmärgina eesti organisatsioonide tegevuse koordineerimise selleks, et eesti kultuuri säilitada ning edasi viia Austraalias.

Ühel või teasel viisil on alati toetamist leidnud eesti keele alalhoidmine. Samas on tähelepanuväärne, et põlvest põlve jätkub meie koorilaulu, rahvatantsu, käsitöö traditsioon siin mandril. Sooviks toetada kõike, mis toetamist väärib, kui poleks vaid vahendite piiratust.

2018. aastal tähistab Eesti 100. aastat iseseisvuse kuulutamisest. Olulist verstaposti tähistab iga üksik eestlane, tähistame meie eestlased Austraalias, tähistab kogu eestlaskond maailmas.
Oleme targad, töökad, ilusad, tugevad – ja uhked oma eesti geenidele, mis saadud nendelt, kes olnud enne meid. Kokkuhoidmine ei ole vahest meie suurimaid trumpe, kuid tõstkem panuseid!
Raha paneb rattad käima… see põlvkond, kes hetkel rooli juures, teeb ka otsuse, kas rattaid õlitada.

ÜHINE JUBA TÄNA AESL $100 KLUBIGA.
Cheques/Money Orders please make out to Council of Estonian Societies in Australia and post to AESL treasurer: Regiina Rohan, Suite 16/333 Canterbury Road, Canterbury VIC 3126
Deposits to: Council of Estonian Societies in Australia Commonwealth Bank account
062 233 10062870
Vedur kihutab tulevikku, liida oma vagun sellega

EACCI Australian Launch – Sydney August 16

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EACCI Australian Launch

6pm, 16 August 2018
Sydney Estonian House
141 Campbell St
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Register for the event

EACCI Launch – Invitation for the 16th August 2018
Estonian Australian Club of Commerce and Industry (

Estonian Australian Club of Commerce and Industry (EACCI) is the framework for establishing Estonian Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The objectives of this organisation are to encourage trade and investment between Estonia and Australia as well as to create networking opportunities among the Estonian business community and the Australian business community.

EACCI emerged from the initiative of Estonian Honorary Consul in Sydney, Sulev Kalamäe, and is led by a board of directors. Current directors are (left to right on the image above) Virge Nielsen, Richard Kaljo, Lilli Kaljo, Paul Semmel and Marianna Jolla. We are committed to raising the awareness of trade, commerce and investment between Estonia and Australia as well as encouraging cultural ties between the two countries. Members of the organisation will enjoy its many benefits such as unique networking opportunities, invitations to exclusive events, high profile guest speakers, opportunities to promote their company’s services and many more.

18 July 2018 saw the successful Estonian launch of EACCI in Tallinn. Represented on the day were Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Enterprise Estonia, E-Residency, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia, Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia as well as several other successful Estonian organisations with connections to Australia.

For more information:
EACCI – Estonian Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
www.eacci.com.au | info@eacci.com.au