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Tallinn 1989

Title in Estonian: Tallinn 1989

1989 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Helga and Enn Nõu in Tallinn on March 27, 1989.

Estonian national flags are waving in Tallinn in March 1989. The blue-black-white tricolor Estonian flags are hoisted again in the tower of Pikk Hermann and the Toompea Castle.
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Estonian Song 1988

Original title: Eestimaa Laul '88

1988 | Documentary, Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Toomas Lepp

Estonian Song '88 was the event held in the Song Festival Grounds in Tallinn on September 11, 1988, where the largest number of people took part. During six hours 11. septembril 1988 toimus Tallinna laulväljakul seni kõigi aegade rahvarohkeim üritus Eestimaa laul ‘88, kus kuue tunni jooksul peeti sütitavaid kõnesid ja lauldi isamaalisi laule.

The chain of events called the Singing Revolution culminated with Estonian Song '88 that took place on September 11, 1988. Almost quarter of a million people participated in the event where people publicly demanded restoration of Estonian independence. The great event was organized by the Popular Front of Estonia, Estonian Abstinence Society, Estonian Radio and Kodamu where the statesmen and heads of various movements held speeches, actors read poetry, music groups and choirs performed patriotic songs, all this being accompanied by the audience's sympathy and affection.
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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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Kuidas me olümpial käisime

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Hans Roosipuu
Pikett Draamateatri ees

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Heikki Aasaru
Stalini kuju

1988 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Heikki Aasaru
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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11th Estonian Days in Melbourne, December 1981

Original title: XI Eesti päevad Melbourne`is dets 1981

1981 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Celebration of 11th Estonian Days in Melbourne on December 26-31, 1981. Opening ceremony, concert, choral music day.

Celebration of 11th Estonian Days in Melbourne at the end of 1981 begins with the procession on city streets. A big blue-black-white flag is carried in front of the procession, followed by the national flag of Australia and the flags of societies and associations. The opening of the celebration takes place in Estonian House, Melbourne. Flag-bearers of various unions are called to the stage. Artistic performances. The national anthem of Estonia is being sung. A male quartet is performing, including folk songs. Among other performers there is a duo accompanied by a guitarist; a mixed quartet; a flutist; a violinist; ...
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11th Estonian Days. Folk dance, December 1981

Original title: XI Eesti päevad. Rahvatants dets.1981

1981 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

11th Estonian Days in Melbourne take place on December 26-31, 1981. Performances by gymnasts and folk dancers.

Folk dancers and female gymnasts are performing at 11th Estonian Days on Olympic Park sports stadium in Melbourne. Young women perform an act with loops and a freestyle act. Solo performance by a gymnast. A bigger group of gymnasts on the stadium. Arrival of the folk dancers to the square. The programme includes several dances. When female folk dancers perform, male groups are sitting on the grass and watching and vice versa. When the celebration ends, dancers line up on the verge of the stadium. Congratulating the dance celebration's programme leaders.
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20 Years from the Establishment of Camp "Koitjärve"

Title in Estonian: Koitjärve laagri asutamisest 20 aastat

1980 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The campsite of expatriate Estonians of Gothenburg in Koitjärve has been a place for social events and scouting camps for more than twenty years.

Expatriate Estonians in Gothenburg celebrate the 20th anniversary since the camp site in Koitjärve was established. People arriving at Koitjärve. Specially printed T-shirts are available for purchasing. Camp buildings, cars in the parking lot. Volleyball play. The weather is hot - some people are sunbathing, some sitting in the shadow of trees. People by the prize draw. Jaak Reesalu, a young church minister, holds a religious open air service in Tornimäe. There is also a memorial stone for the people who left Koitjärve for establishing it as a camp. People descend the hill to gather at the flag square where ...
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