Archive for Arts & Music
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Video of the Month Nov 2009 – Estonia's Eurovision Entry 2009
This month's video is Estonia's 6th place entry in the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Moscow early this year. ...
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Melbourne’s Ladies Choir 50 Years Concert, 14 November 2009
The Melbourne Estonian Society "Kodu" Ladies Choir will celebrate 50 years of singing together and performing for Estonians in Australia, on 14th November 2009 and you are invited to attended this very special concert. 5pm, Saturday 14th of November 2009 Estonian House, 67 Melville Road, West Bru...
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Video of the Month Oct 2009 – XXV Laulupidu / XVIII Tantsupidu 2009
This month's video is a great timelapse recording of the XXV Laulupidu / XVIII Tantsupidu 2009. If you have a great video you would like to see featured, please contact us....
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The Emergence of Estonia – The long road to freedom: 28, September 2009
In association with the National Maritime Museum Location: Museum Theatre, National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour Date: 10am – 12.30 pm, Monday 28 September 2009 Tickets: $39, bookings essential. Call WEA 9264 2781 Estonia has always held an important geographical position as a gateway be...
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Estonian animation at the UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival
Title: Estonian animation at the UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival Date: 2009-09-05 Location: University of Technology Sydney Link out: Program and ticketing information Description: Estonian animation exclusive to UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival While it might come as a su...
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When the Noise Had Ended: Geislingen’s DP Children Remember
"The youngest victims of WWII search their memories to tell how they and their families escaped the Red Army to find refuge in a displaced persons’ camp in post-war Germany – more than 60 years ago. Sometimes horrifying, often unflinchingly honest, their stories and intimate photographs offer g...
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The Estonian play, "Sõdur" ("Soldier") comes to Australia in February
Performances of "Sõdur" or "Soldier" will take place as follows. If you would like a copy of the English translation before you attend a performance, please contact the consulate at estconsyd@bigpond.com Perth Sunday 8th of February 2009, 3pm Foundation Theatre, Scotch College Australind St Entr...
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Book Review – Valentina my Little Russian Princess
Valentina my Little Russian Princess After some researching I was able to purchase a book - "Valentina my Little Russian Princess". One should not be misled by the title as it has a reason. To most Estonian pre-war arrivals and their children it is very informative and descriptive of their fate. Per...
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Valentina, my Little Russian Princess
A prominent Sydney Estonian resident, Mrs Valentina Craig, has recently had her biography "Valentina, my little Russian Princess" published. Mrs Craig, now aged 92, fled the Russian Revolution as a child and immigrated to Estonia (her father's birthplace) and then Australia in 1927 after doctors ad...
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Estonian film 'Magnus' playing at 2008 Melbourne International Film Festival
The Estonian film 'Magnus' is playing at the Melbourne International Film Festival this week. Session times Thu 31 Jul 08 7:15 PM 154 Flinders St (Cnr Russell St), Melbourne, Vic, 3000 Sat 9 Aug 08 11:00 AM Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne, Vic, 3000 Tickets Tickets are available from the...
