A Mission To Translate Marie Under Into English

A mission to translate the work of Estonia’s most influential poet into English is underway, writes Silver Tambur in an article in estonianworld.com

While Estonia has recently become internationally better known for its technological achievements, it has been somewhat slower in showcasing its cultural heritage. Arvo Pärt may well be one of the most performed living composers in the world, but there are still many who don’t realize that he originates from Estonia.

There is even less knowledge about Eduard Tubin (1905-1982), another great Estonian composer. But at least, when one talks with a stranger about Estonian culture in London, Berlin or Paris, music would most probably top the list. With its quality education of classical musicians having produced world-class composers, conductors and singers, this tiny Nordic country truly punches above its weight. One could also mention a few names from the world of visual arts, perhaps followed by Estonian animation.

Details

Published: November 02 2013

Astelpaju – Eesti Nokia

“Astelpajumarjad on üks täiuslikumaid taimsete vitamiinide allikaid. Viljad sisaldavad C-vitamiini (sõltuvalt viljasordist 150–1600 mg %), vitamiine B1, B2, B6, B15, P, K ja E ning karotinoide. Astelpaju värsketes viljades on rohkesti koliini (110 mg%), flavonoide, kumariine, parkaineid, eeterlikke õlisid, rasvhappeid, mineraalaineid.

Details

Published: November 02 2013

Eesti esimene luteri kirik Ameerikas ootab vabatahtlike abi

Eesti Ev. Luteriusu kirik Gleason, Wisconsinis.
Foto: Facebook /Estonian-Ev-Martin-Luther-Church-in-Gleason-Wisconsin

Eesti esimese luteri kiriku taastamiseks Gleason, Wisconsinis, on loodud Facebooki toetusgrupp, mille algatajad on Silvi Pirn ja Jaan Karukäpp Chicagost ning kiriku praegune haldaja Bill Rebane Wisconsinis. Toetajad loodavad kiriku korda teha selle 100. juubeliks 2014. aastal.

Details

Published: October 27 2013

KRISTIINA EHIN ja SILVER SEPP esinesid 4. oktoobril 2013 New Yorgi Eesti Majas.

Oli tore õhtu luuletuste, regilaulude ja muusikaga. Kristiina Ehin luges oma luule- ja proosatekste ning esitles USAs ilmunud raamatuid "1001 Winters" ja "In a Single Breath".

Details

Published: October 24 2013

Pillerkaar Performed At The Global Language Network Festival

Pillerkaar dancers – Sirli Hill, Age Landre-Robinson, Laila Oinas.     Photos by Anu Oinas

Pillerkaar, Estonian Folk Dancers of the Washington DC Metro Area, performed at the Washington, DC Global Language Network (GLN) Festival (G-Fest) on September 28, 2013. 

Details

Published: October 24 2013

Deerfield Beach Small Business Person of the Year

The Broward County Council of Chamber, in Florida, bestowed upon Kiku Martinson, Director of Real Estate at Campbell & Rosemurgy, the Deerfield Beach 2013 Small Business Person of the Year award.

As a longtime resident, Kiku Martinson has put a lot of time and energy into Deerfield Beach where she has built a wonderful life for 34 years. But it was still a surprise and a thrill when the Broward County Council of Chambers honored her for her outstanding career and community service. Naming her Deerfield Beach Small Business Person of 2013 was no surprise to those who have worked and volunteered with her.

Kiku was born in America, spoke Estonian at home and married an Estonian Märt Martinson. They have raised a son and a daughter in the community, both of whom have graduated from college and are enjoying the challenges of their careers. They are all bilingual, as the family keeps the Estonian language alive at home.

Kiku has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Masters degree in education from Florida Atlantic University.

Details

Published: October 24 2013

Lakewoodi eesti kooli esimene koolipäev

Lakewoodi Eesti Koolipere esimesel koolipäeval 6. septembril 2013.
Esimeses reas: Toni Männik, Anette-Liset Renel, Aili Simonson, Joseph Graff, Mia Bucholz, Erik Perry, Annika Perry, Lisa Bucholz, Annika Simonson. Tagumises reas: õpetaja Helica DeShaw, Kaitlin  Safka, Sarah Männik, Tom Vija, Brianna DeShaw, õpetaja Ülle Bucholz ja koolijuhataja Külli Rannamäe.

Details

Published: October 23 2013

Algas „Eesti 100 tamme“ parkide rajamine

1. oktoobril sai alguse Eesti Vabariigi 100 aasta juubeli tähistamiseks „Eesti 100 tamme“ parkide rajamine. Kadrioru pargi kontsertväljakul toimunud avaüritusest võttis osa üle tuhande inimese, tammetõrusid korjasid sajad noored ja lapsed. Neist tõrudest kasvatatakse viie aasta jooksul tammeistikud „Eesti 100 tamme“ parkidesse istutamiseks.

“Eesti 100 tamme” projekti kuulutas avatuks riigisekretär Heiki Loot, kelle sõnul on tammikute rajamine üks paljudest vabariigi sajandaks juubeliks kavandatavatest ettevõtmistest.

Fotol paremal: Lastel aitab sobilikud tammetõrud üles leida alati rõõmsameelne Lotte. Foto: facebook-Eesti 100 tamme

Details

Published: October 23 2013