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Day of Daisies

Original title: Karikakrapäev

2015 | Documentary | Director: Urmas Reisberg

The only excuse to miss a training is the death of your mother-in- law.

75 years ago young enthusiast Helju Mikkel (later known as Memm) brought together a group of students who were interested in folk arts. They started to study and perform old Estonian folk songs and dances and thus founded one of the oldest performance groups in Estonia: University of Tartu Folk Dance Ensemble. With the rise of interest in folk arts, the group became extremely popular during Soviet times, and founds it way to television, Olympic games etc. All these years it carried on both despite and thanks to the authorities. In "Day of Daisies" Helju Mikkel and Henn Tiivel (leaders of the ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 11

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 11. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Estonian Consulate General in Sydney, activities of Estonian Houses and unions in Australia.

Women prepare for the evening gathering at the Estonian Consulate General in Sydney. Malle Rohver, the General Consul in Australia, talks about the consul's daily work and about Aldur Kaljo, the former General Consul. Those who are interested in Estonia will receive materials from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Estonian Institute; introducing Estonia is one of the main activities of the General Consul. Soloist of Sydney Opera, Ingrid Silvaeus, is singing while being accompanied by the song's author Inno Salasoo. Malle Rohver recalls the death of her father in the prison camp in Russia and escaping the island ...
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Expatriate Estonians in Australia, Film No. 8

Title in Estonian: Austraalia eestlased 8. film

1995-1996 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director: Lembit Blauhut

Film introducing the culture life of expatriate Estonians in Adelaide and the nature of Southern Australia.

The rich greenery of the surroundings of Adelaide. A paddle boat that was used in early 20th century is standing at the port of a small town Goolwa. This part of local history is preserved for the future generations. The ferry rides across the Murray River and docks at the shore. Views of Goolwa. The first train carriage that rode between Goolwa-Port Elliot in 1854 is exhibited. Ocean shore and the train station in Port Elliot. Indra Reinpuu's home, his wife Karin Foxwell practises massage and aromatherapy. Indra Reinpuu plays one of the national instruments of native Australians - a ...
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Ansambel Sõleke

1986 | Newsreels, Newsreel 1940 II half-1991 | Director: Peeter Tooming
ESTO - 1984. Esto Visioon, Song Celebration

Title in Estonian: ESTO - 1984. Esto Visioon, laulupidu

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The closing event of 4th International Estonian Days held in Toronto in July 8-15, 1984 is the celebration of light "Esto Visioon" and song celebration.

4th ESTO Days take place in Toronto in July 8-15. On July 13, a celebration of light "Esto Visioon" is held where singers, folk dancers and gymnasts perform. The celebration takes place in the largest sports hall in Toronto - Maple Leaf Gardens. Participants' groups are lined up in the hall. The performance begins with the chanting by Elna Libe and Andres Raudsepp, a choir of Estonian singers performs. Folk dancers present a collection of folk dances, staged by Härnald Toomsalu and accompanied by an ensemble of folk instruments as well as the choir of Estonian National Theatre. Performance of ...
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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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Youth Play "Flying to the Star" and Folk Dance

Title in Estonian: Noorsoonäidend "Lend tähele" ja rahvatants

1980 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Excerpt from the youth play "Flying to the Star" (written by Agnes Vesilo in 1947), folk dance performed by schoolchildren.

Excerpt from the youth play "Flying to the Star" (written by Agnes Vesilo in 1947). Little and big actors in sparkling costumes on the stage. The big actors present text, the group of younger actors are dancing and making exciting movements. Folk dance performance by the youngest schoolchildren. Their teacher is sitting on the stage with some children, observing the dancers' performance. Teachers are given flowers after the performances.
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Folk Dance Festivals 1973, 1974, 1977

Title in Estonian: Rahvatantsu peod 1973,1974,1977

1977 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Performances of expatriate Estonian folk dancers in Australia in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

Performances of expatriate Estonian folk dancers in Australia in 1973, 1974 and 1977. Young folk dancers perform in the hall of Estonian House, Adelaide, accompanied by an accordionist and a zither player. The audience is sitting at the tables near the walls. A youth choir is performing. Folk dancers are holding another performance. There are lamps lit on the tables. A smaller dance collective is holding a performance. Five pairs are dancing folk dances in an outdoor event as an intermission.
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Estonian Days in Adelaide

Original title: Eesti päevad Adelaide`s

1975 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

9th Estonian Days in Australia take place in Adelaide on December 26-31, 1975 in parallel with 20th Estonian Games.

9th Estonian Days in Adelaide take place during the hot days in December 1975. Joyride on River Torrens in Adelaide. Beautiful green areas and private houses along river banks. Another river ship passes by. Water bikers are riding by. Festive opening of Estonian Days takes place in the assembly hall of Polish House on December 26. General head of Estonian Days, Villi Reinpuu and chairman of sports association Meinhard Ots are holding speeches. Children hold various performances in Estonian House, Adelaide: music performances, acting, dancing, gymnastics and ballet acts. Folk dances and gymnastics performances are held as a light celebration ...
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Pillerkaar I

1975 | Documentary, Observation | Director: Rein Sikk (sen)
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