Estonia has thousands of large springs, pouring out litres of groundwater in a second, cleansed in the depths of Earth's crust for decades. Even today most Estonians quench their thirst with drinking water sourced from local springs.

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Published: July 31 2016

THE YOUTH CHOIR OF TALLINN MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
Followed by a Reception

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Published: July 31 2016

July 16, 2016 - The Estonian World Council (EWC) - Ülemaailmne Eesti Kesknõukogu - has endorsed a proposal to end the ESTO tradition by holding the final ESTO in Helsinki and Tallinn in the summer of 2019 before the Estonian National Song and Dance Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of Estonians from around the world every five years.

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Published: July 24 2016

We are very pleased to report that The Singing Revolution has been renewed on U.S. Public Television, and not only that, it has already been scheduled to rebroadcast back to back with To Breathe as One on August 1st & 2nd!

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Published: July 24 2016

A lot happens in a span of 70 years. Halley’s Comet nearly completes its 7 billion mile elliptical cruise around the Solar System. In the east, the Sun rises over 25,000 times and sets with the same frequency in the west. Two generations of humans make room for a third. A child is born, grows, ages, and becomes content.

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Published: July 24 2016

The California Finnish community has invited the California Estonians to join them for a weekend at their riverside retreat near Fresno.

Hauli Huvila is their private campground along the Kings River and they are welcoming members of the Los Angeles and San Francisco Estonian Societies.

An overview of the Hauli Huvila can be found at http://haulihuvila.com

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Published: July 24 2016

Deputy Chief of Mission, Estonian Embassy Mrs. Marki Tihhonova-Kreek

Estonians throughout Northern Ohio gathered at the Estonian Cultural Garden on June 26, to celebrate Victory Day, Jaanipäev, and the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Estonian Cultural Garden.

Our program this year included a welcome and opening remarks from Toomas Tubalkain; a prayer by Trina Pirn; Keynote speach by Deputy Chief of Mission of the Estonian Embassy, Mrs Marki Tihhonova-Kreek; musical performance by Miss Kimberly Godfrey and the laying of a basket of flowers at the base of the monument in honor of those who have fought for Estonia’s freedom.  

We had many distinguished guests at the event, including the Honorary Consul of Lithuania, Mrs Ingrida Bublys; Vice President of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation Mr. Paul Burik and most importantly,  Mrs Lia Staaf, the sole surviving member of the original Estonian Cultural Gardens board.  Mrs. Staaf was accompanied by her daughters Norma and Monika.

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Published: July 18 2016

The EANC welcomes both Andy Valvur and Laura Põldvere to perform at its gala dinner and awards ceremony this November 5th. The awards ceremony is held every two years and honors Estonian-Americans for their service and achievements.

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Published: July 18 2016