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Festive church service in Toronto

Original title: Pidulik jumalateenistus Torontos

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The national flag of Estonia is consecrated by North-American bishop Karl Raudsepp at St. Andrew's Church in Toronto. Sermon is held by dean Udo Petersoo.

Festive church service is held on September 25, 1988 where also Trivimi Velliste, head of Estonian Heritage Protection Society, is present. Karl Raudsepp, North-American bishop of Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, is holding his speech that touches the soul of Estonian nation, destiny of the national flag of Estonia, consecration of Estonian flag in Otepää Church by Rudolf Kallas, and the book about Estonian flag written by Artur Taska. Karl Raudsepp is consecrating the flag as a "messenger from liberated Estonians to the fighters of the homeland". A prayer is said. The flag fabric is folded up. Everybody sings "The flag ...
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How Are Yoy Going On, Virumaa?

Original title: Kuidas elad, Virumaa?

1988 | Documentary, Problem oriented | Director: Peeter Tooming

Documentary directed by Peeter Tooming about the biggest environmental protest in 1988, a youth bike trip through the desolate areas in Viru county, Estonia.

The compendious reportage documentary was born during the Phosporite War (1987-1988) caused by the new phosporite mines to be founded in West-Viru county and West-Kabala based on the workforce from Russia. The Phosphorite War was a public protest movement in Estonian contemporary history against the Soviet regime and its hostile policies towards environment. The biggest event for environmental protection was the youth biking trip in "How are you doing, Viru county?".
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Latvian Independence Day

Title in Estonian: Läti iseseisvuspäev

1988 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Festive celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto, in November 1988.

Honorary Consul General of Latvia Guntis Silinš invites the crowd standing outside in the rain inside of the university. There is a big common singing in the great hall of Toronto University. Latvian choirs are singing. Laas Leivat, the chairman of the central council of Canadian Estonians, gives his gratitude to Estonians for having come to celebrate the independence day of Latvia. Vytautas Bireta, representative of Lithuanian community, holds a welcoming speech. The film shows excerpts from speeches held in front of the Toronto University. Estonians sing "God save Estonia" and "Break yourself free, Estonian sea". Church minister Ando Kass ...
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Lauluväljak

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Mihhail Dorovatovski
Videoringvaade "Eestimaa" nr 1, detsember 1988

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director:
Year of the Dragon

Original title: Draakoni aasta

1988 | Documentary | Director: Andres Sööt

Documentary chronicle directed by Andres Sööt about the influential events and the political awakening in Estonia in 1988.

The year of 1988 in Estonia was exceptional- it came as a surprise for everyone that all of a sudden national symbols were allowed; expressions of no confidence were addressed towards the leaders of Communist Party and Estonian government; the Popular Front of Estonia and Estonian Green Movement but also the Intermovement (the Workers International Movement of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic) were founded. Estonian Heritage Society restored the monuments of the War of independence; the facts about war crimes during the Stalinist regime were disclosed and - imagine that! - the representatives of Estonian Republic went against the central ...
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Christmas Party of Uppsala Estonian Club, 1987

Title in Estonian: Uppsala Eesti Klubi jõulupidu 1987

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Uppsala Estonian Club holds a Christmas party in Estonian Home (Eesti Kodu) on December 12, 1987.

The Christmas party of the Uppsala Estonian Club on December 12, 1987. Christmas dinner is served in the decorated rooms of Estonian Club. Older people recall of the old times, among others mayor Mihkel Martsoo. The Santa Claus arrives and gives presents. Some people perform a sing, others recite a poem. Finally, people sing Christmas carols together.
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ESTO scouts in Canada 2/4

Original title: Eesti skaudid Kanadas 2/4

1987 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Estonian scouting in Toronto Estonian house, Canada. The participants talk about scouting at the beginning of refuge years and about present problems.

A great gathering takes place in Toronto Estonian House on May 24, 1987. Scoutmaster Jaan Lepp talks about scouting in exile and scouting as the growing platform of young Estonians' leadership skills. In the name of Estonian Scouts the gratitude is expressed to the headquarters of Canadian scouts for supporting the organization of courses in Kotkajärve. In honor of the guests from the headquarters of Ontario scouts the speech will be continued in English. Candles are burning on a big candle stand made of a birch tree trunk brought from Kotkajärve. The song of the higher scout rank "Back to ...
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ESTO - 1984. Opening and Procession

Title in Estonian: ESTO - 1984. Avamine, rongkäik

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

4th International Estonian Days take place in Canada on July 8-15, 1984.

4th International Estonian Days take place in Canada on July 8-15, 1984. The opening of the event at Ontario Place that is decorated with the national colours of Estonia on July 8th. Ontario Place is an artificial island built on Lake Ontario. Orchestra of the Estonian National Opera performs at the opening ceremony, conducted by Uno Kook. Estonian and Canadian national flags are carried to the arena, Canadian anthem is being played. The opening speech of the celebrations of ESTO 84 is held by Toomas Metsala, chairman of the General Committee of ESTO. Estonian national anthem is being sung. The ...
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Eesti NSV Koolinoorte V laulu- ja tantsupidu

1982 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Leo Ilves