Renee Meriste: Estonian Consulates serve as representatives and guardians of Estonia’s freedom
Renee Meriste, President of the Estonian Society of Los Angeles The strongest guarantee of freedom and a free country lies in the unwavering commitment of its population to uphold and protect the fundamental principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. To safeguard this freedom, it is imperative...
Jaak Treiman: The New York and San Francisco Consulates Should Remain Open
Jaak Treiman, the Honoray Consul in LA The Foreign Ministry’s decision to close the New York and San Francisco consulates has generated explanations and commentary. I want to add my commentary to the mix, offering what is perhaps a different perspective. My connection to Estonia’s foreign ministry predates the reacquisition...
Philly & Estonia Innovation Exchange
Join us as a delegation from Estonia visits Philadelphia, forging connections between two vibrant tech ecosystems. This special evening will delve into the unique strengths and opportunities each region offers, fostering collaboration and mutual growth. Experience a blend of innovation, culture, and partnership in a celebration of global tech synergy....
FIRST BALTIC ANIMATIONFILM FESTIVAL IN THE U.S.
SASAFF (SLA Art Space Animation Film Festival-2023) New York City is the FIRST ever festival in the US exhibiting animated short films from the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The program is curated by well known animators – Ülo Pikkov, Vladimir Leščovs, and Valentas Aškinis. The animators will...
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Estonian Documentary Will Close the Chelsea Film Festival This Year
Experience the captivating journey of Yasmyn (Sinencia Jasmine Kass), a visionary artist whose roots span Dominican and Estonian heritage, a fusion that reflects her unique perspective in a world still discovering diversity. Yasmyn’s daring, experimental music carved a niche and won her a devoted following. However, when the pandemic brought...
COOKING WITH MARIKA: Superfood Leafy Greens
Leafy greens add great variety and color to your meals, yet they are one category of whole foods still missing at most tables. Among the very common wild edible leafy green plants are nettle, dandelion greens, lamb’s quarters, ramps and sorrel. And among the commonly cultivated vegetables, cabbage can be...
SF Estonian Society Annual Meeting and Picnic in Tiburon
The San Francisco Estonian Society annual meeting will be held in person this year at 10 AM on Saturday morning, October 21, at Paradise Beach Park, 3450 Paradise Drive, in Tiburon, followed by a casual potluck picnic. Free entry and parking. Note that parking is limited, so we recommend carpooling...
Hillar Lauri: Me? Work a While in Tallinn? Are You Kidding?
Back in the day, when young folks grew up, they had a sense of adventure and wanted to see the world. They signed up to work on a cargo ship and set sail for where the winds would take them. Why not try a modified version of that today, and...
Preparing for the 80th Anniversary of the Mass Flight of 1944
DID YOU KNOW? September 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Suurpõgenemine (mass flight to the West in 1944), when 80,000 Estonian citizens, including our parents and grandparents, were forced to flee ahead of the 2nd Russian occupation. To remain would have meant deportation to Siberia or certain death....
Tallinn Digital Summit 2023: Technology Is to Empower Societies
This year’s summit took place on Tuesday, the 5th of September and brought together representatives of governments, enterprises and civil society from over 70 countries. “The summit celebrates the two values Estonians hold deeply: freedom and embracing technology” said prime minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas in her opening speech. The...
Mary Germain: Estonian Handicrafts Are Admired and Practiced by Non-Estonians, Too
By Mary Germain I attended the “Celebrating Estonian Folk Craft and Music” event in June 2023, hosted by the Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago and the NGO Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union, and sponsored by the Estonian American National Council, Estonian Relief Committee USA and cultural organizations in Estonia....
Cleveland Estonians Celebrated the One World Day Festival
Cleveland area Estonians participated in the One World Day Festival on August 27 in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. The Parade of Flags opened the event and thirteen Estonians represented our group. Overall, 56 ethnic groups were represented by a total of 1,500 marchers. The beautiful weather drew a crowd, estimated...
COOKING WITH MARIKA: Sweeteners – the Good, the Bad, the Ugly… (incl. Root Vegetable Vinaigrette Recipe)
Most of us love a little sweetness now and then, and that's OK! I would like to encourage you to try some of the natural sweeteners available. In contrast, white sugar is simply that: 100% refined sugar. Natural sweeteners, however, contain minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and enzymes. Natural sweeteners do not...
Siim Sööt: Comparative Assessment of Estonian Ancestry in the USA
Siim Sööt, Honorary Consul of Estonia in Chicago This is the first of three articles that explore where people of Estonian ancestry live in the United States. This article focuses on the number of individuals of Estonian ancestry (hereafter called US Estonians) and the recent change in that number. The...
Vaba Eesti Sõna is an Estonian expatriate weekly newspaper with a national readership, founded in 1949 and published in New York City by the Nordic Press.
