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Celebration of the 71th Anniversary of Estonia in Toronto (2) (1989)

Original title: Eesti Vabariigi 71. aastapäev Torontos, 2/2

Amateur films Duration 20:53

Celebration of the 71th Anniversary of Estonia in Toronto (2)

Festive celebration of the 71st anniversary of the Republic of Estonia in the great hall of Toronto University, Canada, in 1989. Canadian anthem is being sung. Then follow views of Estonia accompanied by the song of Alo Mattiisen "No Country is Alone". The prayer is said by archbishop of EELC Udo Petersoo, commemorative speech is held by Andres Loorits and girls with lit candles stand behind him. Greetings are passed by the representatives of the Latvian and Lithuanian emigre organisations.

Keywords: document of an era | expatriate Estonians in Canada | holding a speech behind the lectern | Singing Revolution (related events) | musical performance | expatriate Estonians | festive ceremony | young women in national costumes | restoration of independence | expatriate Estonians | View all »

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Main Data

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Film Category Amateur films, Newsreel
Text / Dialogue Estonian, English
Duration 20:53

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Producer Edgar Väär
Cinematographer Edgar Väär

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm