Research study on travel to Estonia

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Tere! I am a Geography Honours student at the University of Sydney currently researching people travelling between Australia and Estonia. This project attempts to document the motivations and experiences of Estonian migrants to Australia, and their descendants, making trips to Estonia.

I am looking for interested persons to complete a brief 10-15 minute survey. This survey is open to any person born in Estonia, or of Estonian ancestry, who has ever lived in Australia. If you have never visited Estonia, you may still complete the survey.

All survey responses will be treated anonymously and with respect. If you wish to complete a survey, please visit the website http://tinyurl.com/2rxq44 or, alternatively, contact me at the address below and I can post a survey form to you. There are also survey forms and a survey box located at Estonia House if that is more convenient for you.

Please contact me if you have any questions. This research is being undertaken with the support of the Estonian Archives in Australia.

Brad Ruting
School of Geosciences, The University of Sydney.
Post: Madsen Building F09, The University of Sydney NSW 2006.
Email: br@student.usyd.edu.au
Phone: 0405 668 765.

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Is there anyone who wishes to learn Estonian?

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If so, contact:
 
Adelaide  -  Valdek Kangur, tel: (08) 8443 9907, Email: vkangur8@bigpond.com
 
Canberra - Reet Bergmann, tel: (02) 6166 0573, Email: reetberg@grapevine.com.au
 
Melbourne - Diana Ritchie, tel: (03) 9681 8348, Email: toolboxfashions@yahoo.com.au
 
Sydney- Piret Hinrikus-Sage, tel: (02) 673 15 33, Email: piretandpaul@optusnet.com.au
 
Sydney - Triin Pehk, Email: triinpehk@hotmail.com
 
Sydney, Email: hraedma@yahoo.com.au
 
General info and assistance: Tiiu Salasoo, salasoo@ihug.com.au

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Lőke

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Lőke was formed in 1997 by Erik Holm who approached numerous Australian Estonians with the idea of creating an Estonian music group. Unlike the existing choirs in Sydney, the majority of Lőke members are born in Australia, with either one or both Estonian parents.

Contact: Siiri Iismaa - s.iismaa@victorchang.unsw.edu.au

Link: http://loke.eesti.org.au

Address:
Estonian House
141 Campbell St
Surry Hills
NSW 2010
Australia

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Virmalised - Northern Lights, Estonian Folk Dancers

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“Virmalised - Northern Lights - Estonian Folk Dancers” is Sydney’s premier Estonian Folk Dance Group, that works in concert with the Sydney Estonian Community to provide a contemporary expression of Estonian culture and traditions in the context of multiculturalism in Australia. The foundation for “Virmalised - Northern Lights - Estonian Folk Dancers” was laid in folk dance performances dating back to 1934, with the name “Virmalised - Northern Lights - Estonian Folk Dancers” being adopted by the Group in 1969.

Contact: Madis Alvre - madis.alvre@optusnet.com.au

Website: northernlights.eesti.org.au

Address:

Estonian House
141 Campbell St
Surry Hills
NSW 2010

Postal address
PO Box 147
Darlinghurst
NSW 1300
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Estonian National Archives: Mr Peep Pillak

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April 7, 2008
6:00 pm

On Saturday, April 12 at 16.00 at the Estonian Church Hall, 11 Waratah St., North Strathfield, Mr Peep Pillak, a Consultant to the Estonian National Archives, will talk about his experiences when looking in Russia for the graves of the Estonian President Päts and the leader of Estonian armed forces, general Laidoner. All welcome! Please bring something for the coffee table.
Estonian Summer Seminars

Laupäeval, 12. aprillil kell 16.00 kirikusaalis, 11 Waratah St, North Strathfield, Eesti Riigiarhiivi nõunik Peep Pillak räägib oma kogemustest president Pätsi ja kindral Laidoneri haudade otsimisel Venemaal. Kõik teretulnud! Palutakse kaasa tuua midagi kohvilauale.
Metsaülikooli Austraalias

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Sõrve Superhero Saturday, 2008

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April 5, 2008
4:00 pmto6:00 pm

Sõrve Superhero Saturday

The Superhero Saturday will be held on 5th April at 4.00pm @ Thirlmere Estonian Hall.

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Sõrve Annual General Meeting

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March 30, 2008
11:00 amto12:00 pm

Sõrve Annual General Meeting

The AGM will be held on 30th March 11.00am @ Sydney Estonian House.

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Sõrve 2009

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January 9, 2009toJanuary 16, 2009

Sõrve 2009

Friday 9th January 2009 to 16th January 2009

We accept people with Eesti heritage from 0-Adults and we have activities for all ages, so why not come to camp or visit us during Sõrve if you are not to sure how camp is run. Bookings taken with a $20 deposit (Not Refundable). Will take booking from 1st April 2008 after the AGM.

Contact Aino aino@oz2000.com.

For more information see http://sorvecom.blogspot.com

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Estonian Youth Orchestras in Australia - March 2008

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NOORTEORKESTRID EESTIST AUSTRAALIAS
Märtsis külastavad Austraaliat 2 noorteorkestrit Eestist: Tallinna Muusikakeskkooli keelpilliorkester Toivo Peäske juhatusel ja Tartu I Muusikakooli sümfoniettorkester Kaido Otsingu juhatusel. Noorimad orkestrandid on 12-aastased. Nad esitavad helitöid sellistelt rahvusvahelistelt heliloojatelt kui Mozart,Vivaldi, Elgar,Tschaikovsky, kui ka eesti heliloojatelt Eller, Steiner ja Rääts. Esinemiskohad ja kellaajad:
1. Laupäeval, 8. märtsil Tartu I Muusikakooli sümfoniettorkester mängib muuhulgas Eesti Riigikogu liikmetega kohtumisel kell 14.00 Sydney Eesti Majas, 141 Campbell St, Darlinghurst, Sydney.
2. Pühapäeval, 9. märtsil kell 18.00 Tallinna Muusikakeskkooli keelpilliorkestri kontsert Brisbane’i raekojas.
3. Kolmapäeval, 12. märtsil kell 19.00 tasuta ühiskontsert Lane Cove Council’i Atriumis, 48 Longueville Rd , Lane Cove, Sydney (sissekäik Little St).
4. Neljapäeval, 13. märtsil kell 18.00 tasuta ühiskontsert Konservatooriumi Keskkooli “Choral Assembly Hall” saalis, Macquarie St , Sydney .
5. Pühapäeval, 16. märtsil kell 17.00 ühiskontsert Melbourne’i Eesti Majas, 43 Melville Rd, Brunswick,Melbourne .
6. Teisipäeval, 18. märtsil kell 19.30 eesti orkestrite ja Melbourne String Ensembe’i ühiskontsert Malvern’i raekojas, Melbourne.

Muusikat mõistab igaüks! Tulge ise ja tooge kaasa oma sõbrad ! * * *

ESTONIAN YOUTH ORCHESTRAS IN AUSTRALIA
During March, 2 youth orchestras from Estonia are touring Australia : the String Orchestra of Tallinn Secondary Music School, conducted by Toivo Peäske and the Symphonietta Orchestra of Tartu I Music School, under Kaido Otsing. The youngest instrumentalists are 12 years old. They will perform music from such international composers as Mozart, Vivaldi, Elgar, Tschaikovsky, as well as from Estonian composers Eller, Steiner and Rääts. Venues and times for concerts:

1. Saturday, March 8 at 14.00 performance by the Symphonietta Orchestra of Tartu I Music School at the reception for the visiting Estonian Parliamentary delegation at Sydney Estonian House, 141 Campbell St , Darlinghurst, Sydney.
2. Sunday, March 9 at 18.00 a concert at Brisbane City Hall by the String Orchestra of Tallinn Secondary Music School
3. Wednesday, March 12 at 19.00 free joint concert (both orchestras) at the Atrium of Lane Cove Council, 48 Longueville Rd , Lane Cove, Sydney (entry from Little St).
4. Thursday, March 13 at 18.00 a free joint concert (both orchestras) at the Choral Assembly Hall of the Conservatorium High School , NSW Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie St , Sydney .
5. Sunday, March 16 at 17.00 a joint concert at the Melbourne Estonian House, 43 Melville Rd, West Brunswick, Melbourne
6. Tuesday, March 18 at 19.30 a joint concert by the Estonian orchestras with the Melbourne String Ensemble at Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne

Music is understood by everyone! Come along and bring your friends!

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Youth string orchestras from Estonia

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March 12, 2008
7:00 pmto8:00 pm

Tallinn Music High School String Orchestra

Tallinn Music High School String Orchestra
Conductor Toivo Peäske,
Symphonietta Orchestra of Tartu I Music School
Director Kaido Otsing

Free performance
Atrium, Lane Cove Council building
48 Longueville Rd Lane Cove
7.00pm Wednesday 12 March 2008.

Further details:
Lyndall McNally (Lane Cove Youth Orchestra) 9428 4505 or 0411 413 335

Robyn Mah (Lane Cove Music & Cultural Association) 9427 8027

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