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Estonian Independence Day (1989)

Title in Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev Toronto raekoja ees

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Amateur films Duration 14:31

Estonian Independence Day

The 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated festively in Canada in 1989, in addition to the festive concert in the hall of Toronto University, also by hoisting of the national flag in front of Toronto Town Hall. The event has been recorded by Edgar Väär. The speech is held by the Honorary Consul of the Republic in Estonia in Canada Ilmar Heinsoo and by representative of Toronto City William Boychuk. Next to the Town Hall the Estonian national flag is hoisted and national anthem is sung. There are also guests from Estonia: Ivo Linna, Rita Rätsepp, Alo ...

Keywords: anniversary | celebration of the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia | singing of an anthem | expatriate Estonians in Canada | speeches | speakers | Singing Revolution (related events) | musicians | expatriate Estonians | hoisting of the national flag | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Edgar Väär (Canada)
Film Category Amateur films, Newsreel
Text / Dialogue Estonian, English
Duration 14:31

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Cinematographer Edgar Väär

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