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Celebration of the 75th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto 1/3

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 1/3

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Concert to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia held in the great hall of Toronto University in November 1993.

Moments of the ceremony and concert to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia in the great hall of Toronto University. Opening of the ceremony, performances by the women's choir and a violin soloist. When the concert ends, the audience sings a festive song together in the hall. Guntis Ulmanis, the president of the Republic of Latvia, with his wife and escort are sitting in the front row.
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Celebration of the 75th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto 2/3

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 75. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos 2/3

1993 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The second part of the festive events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia.

Expatriate Latvians in Canada are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Latvia with the special event in Toronto. Also, restoration of independence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is being celebrated with the event. The gathering is opened by a Lutheran church minister, speeches in Latvian and Lithuanian are followed (simultaneous sound). The audience is sitting behind the tables; after the toasts follows clinking of champagne glasses. The speeches also address the theme of the fight for independence in the Baltic states. It is emphasized that Canada has never acknowledged annexing of the Baltic states by the Soviet Union. ...
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Baltic Demonstration

Title in Estonian: Balti meeleavaldus

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The colour video film recorded by Edgar Väär depicts demonstration in Canada and speeches by different Canadian speakers in order to support independence of Lithuania and other Baltic countries.

The colour film recorded by Edgar Väär depicts demonstration in Canada and speeches by different Canadian speakers to support independence of Lithuania and other Baltic countries. A big crowd participates in mass demonstration, many dressed in Lithuanian national costumes, there are flags of the three Baltic countries and Ukraine, and posters to support freedom of the Baltic countries. The demonstration begins with singing of the Canadian anthem, the speakers demand diplomatic recognition of the Baltic countries.
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Baltic Freedom 1991 Celebration at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Balti riikide vabanemise tähistamine Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel, Other categories, Film footage | Director:

Celebration of "Baltic Freedom´91" at Nathan Phillips Square, Torontos. The Baltic people in Canada are celebrating the restoration of the Baltic States.

Hundreds of expatriate Baltic people have gathered under the national flags to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto on the evening of November 1st. People in high spirits are celebrating the restoration of the independence in three Baltic States - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Art Eggleton, mayor of Toronto, holds an opening speech after which a memorial tablet "Freedom Arches" is being inaugurated. The tablet has been applied to a post taken from the Berlin Wall and has texts in English and French on it. There are representatives of the expatriate Baltic youth lining up at the square, dressed in national ...
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Black Ribbon Day on 23.08.1991

Title in Estonian: Musta lindi päev

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Demonstration in Toronto on August 23rd 1991 for supporting the independence of the Baltic States.

Demonstration on Black Ribbon Day in Canada on August 23rd 1991 for supporting and acknowledging the independence of the Baltic States and other countries. Canadian politicians give speeches, and interviews are being given by the participating people.
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Celebration of the 73th Independence Day of Latvia in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Läti Vabariigi 73. aastapäeva tähistamine Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Expatriate Latvians in Canada celebrate the anniversary of the Republic of Latvia on November 17, 1991.

Festive ceremony for celebrating the 73rd anniversary of independence day pf the Republic of Latvia held in the great hall of Toronto University. Views of people wearing festive outfit, many of them wearing national costumes, listening to speeches held in Latvian (simultaneous translation). A young man and two girls in national costumes guarding the national flag on the stage.
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Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen's performance in Toronto

Title in Estonian: Ivo Linna ja Alo Mattiisen esinevad Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Group singing of expatriate Estonians in Toronto, Canada.

Joined choir of Estonians sing the song "I am an Estonian and I will remain one" accompanied by a phonogram. The singers hold national flags in their hands. With the applause Ivo Linna and Alo Mattiisen stand up in the hall and vow to the audience. Ivo Linna sings the song again, accompanied by Alo Mattiisen on the synthesizer. In the end, the national anthem of Estonia will be sung.
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Memorial service at Toronto St. Andrews Church for victims on barricades in Riga (Latvia) in January 1991

Title in Estonian: Läti jaanuarisündmuste 1991 ohvrite mälestusteenistus Püha Andrease kirikus Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991.

Memorial church service of expatriate Latvians in Canada in Toronto St. Andrew's Church for commemorating the victims on barricades in January 1991. The service starts with the prayers held by the archbishop and church ministers in front of the altar. Future president of the Republic of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga (simultaneous translation), holds a speech. She sharply criticizes Gorbachev's politics that enabled to turn armed forces against peaceful civilians that is contrary to the international law. Five people were killed in the shooting, among them a young cameraman Andris Slapinš. Panorama views of the people in church. Latvian archbishop is holding ...
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Mourning Meeting of Latviansʹ Community in Toronto

Original title: Toronto lätlaste kogukonna leinamiiting

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Mourning day on Nathan Philips Square in Toronto in memory of those killed in Riga. Representatives of Latvian and Lithuanian communities are holding speeches.

Leinapäev Toronto raekoja ees. Leinamiitingul räägitakse traagilistest sündmustest Riias, kus eriüksuse rünnakutes hukkus viis inimest. Kõneleb Läti Vabariigi konsul Torontos Guntis Silinš. Ta tänab Kanada kogukonda toetusavalduste eest ja Toronto linnavalitsust. Silinš meenutab Nõukogude režiimi poolt oma rahvale põhjustatud kannatusi ja tõdeb, et kahetsusväärselt uputatakse inimeste vabaduspüüe tänaselgi päeval verre. Guntis Silinš asetab lilled lipumasti jalamile. Järgneb leinaminut. Miitingulised hoiavad leinalintidega Eesti, Leedu ja Läti rahvuslippe. Leedu esindaja räägib sõjalistest konfliktidest maailmas, Kuveidi kriisist. Baltimaad on aga 50 aastat sõjas olnud, nüüd taotletakse iseseisvust. Lauldakse Läti hümni. Leinalipp jääb masti terveks nädalaks.
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Mourning meeting at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto in January 1991

Original title: Baltlaste leinapäev Torontos

1991 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto where Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto holds his speech.

Commemoration day at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. People exit the new city hall of Toronto and gather in front of the building; they are carrying the national flags of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with black ribbons. The commemoration meeting includes speeches about the tragic events in Riga where people were killed in attacks by special forces of militia. Guntis Silinš, the Consul of the Republic of Latvia in Toronto, holds a speech. He recollects the sufferings caused by the Soviet regime and confesses that the desire for freedom is being still suffocated at the present day. Guntis Silinš places ...
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