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Festive Opening of the Chair of Estonian Studies in Toronto University (4)

Title in Estonian: Toronto ülikooli Eesti õppetooli avaaktus 4/4

1986 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

The festive opening ceremony of the Chair of Estonian Studies at Toronto University held in the great hall of Estonian House in Toronto on October 4, 1986.

Mixed choir performs at the festive ceremony, conducted by Roman Toi. Ilmar Heinsoo, the delegate Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Toronto, holds a speech. People are singing the national anthem. The film depicts moments about the conversations held after the ceremony.
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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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ESTO - 1984. Gymnasts, Dance Performance, Operetta

Title in Estonian: ESTO - 1984. Võimlejad, tantsulavastus, operett

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Elite gymnasts' groups are performing at 4th International Estonian Days in Toronto, held in July 8-15, 1984. The groups hold folk dance performance "Clever-Ants and the Old Devil" and the operetta "The Fisher Girl".

4th International Estonian Days take place in Canada on July 8-15, 1984. The audience can enjoy the diverse programme by the best expatriate Estonian gymnasts. According to the traditions of Estonian gymnastics, the performances are filled with the joy of movement, precision, coordination and grace. After the performances the leaders of gymnasts' groups are called onto the stage, including Evelyn Koop. On July 10, "Kungla", an expatriate Estonian folk dance group in Toronto, holds a colourful folk dance performance "Clever-Ants and the Old Devil", with the accompaniment of a folk music orchestra. The piece is based on Estonian folklore. Choreography ...
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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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The Fisher Girl

Original title: Kalurineiu

1984 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Film about the operetta "The Fisher's Girl" performed by the actors of Canadian Estonian National Theatre to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatre.

Operetta "The Fisher Girl" performed by the actors of Estonian National Theatre in Canada. Most probably Estonian National Theatre celebrated its 40th anniversary with restaging the original production. The film begins with the credits of the authors of the theatrical production: music by Priit Ardna, libretto by Irma Truupõld, stage director Lydia Vohu-Viksten; music director Roman Toi, assistant director Erika Veskimets-Solom, set design by Arthur Mihkelsoo, choreography by Kai Käärid, répétiteur Liina Teose, costumes by Endla Komi, light design by Tiina Söödor, head of production Eda Loo. The story of Priit Ardna's operetta "The Fisher Girl" takes place in two ...
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Metro 83 in Trollebo

Title in Estonian: Metroo 83 Trollebos

1983 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Summer course in Swedish Forest University (Metro) is held in Trollebo conference centre in Småland county on June 13-17, 1983.

Summer course in Swedish Forest University (Metro) is held in Trollebo conference centre in Småland county. The main theme of the course is "Critical Times in the History of Estonian Nation". Ilmar Laaban holds a speech on national identity. Helga Nõu is talking about refugee groups. Tõnu Parming, Ilmar Mikiver, Tiiu Salasoo, Raimond Kolk, Jüri Estam, Feliks Oinas, Helga Nõu and others having a conversation outdoors.
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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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Metroo Summer Seminar in Gotland, August 1981

Title in Estonian: Metroo suveseminar Ojamaal, august 1981

1981 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Metroo summer seminar in Gotland, August 1981. Among participants are Aleksander Loit, Virve Aruoja, Ülo Ignats, Jüri-Karl Seim, Enn Nõu and other active, young expatriate Estonians in Sweden of that era.

Metroo summer seminar in Gotland, August 1981. Among participants are Aleksander Loit, Virve Aruoja, Ülo Ignats, Jüri-Karl Seim, Enn Nõu and other active, young expatriate Estonians in Sweden of that era. The participants and the activities of the summer seminar are being forwarded in a humorous way, focusing on unexpected situations and details. Common meals outdoors, lectures on various subjects. Virve Aruoja recalls her work with various programmes in Estonian TV. Discussion about journalism ethics. Two pieces "Anger" and "Happiness" have completed on a roll of paper as the result of art therapy class, people analysing the works. The youth ...
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ESTO 80 in Stockholm

Title in Estonian: ESTO 80 Stockholmis

1980 | Amateur films, Newsreel | Director:

Events of the Global Estonian Cultural Days (ESTO) held in Stockholm on July 8-9, 1980.

Events of the Global Estonian Cultural Days (ESTO) held in Stockholm on July 8-9, 1980. There is lots of national symbols of Estonia in the city; the black-blue-white Estonian national flags are waving in front of Stockholm city hall and near the house of parliament. Helga Nõu, Elin Toona and Ilona Laaman have arrived, posing with Estonian national costumes on. Female gymnasts, folk dancers and choirs perform in the indoor arena. Uppsala group is gathering: Heino Nõu, Joosep Nõu, Olev, Nõu, Raimo Raag among others. Procession going through Stockholm, Estonian national flags are waving. Ernst Jaakson has arrived. The slogans ...
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