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Estonia's culture incorporates indigenous Finno-Ugric traditions and the Estonian language along with influences from neighboring Nordic and European cultures due to its history of domination by Sweden, Germany, and Russia. Traditional Estonian culture is characterized by lyrical folk poetry and songs. Notable Estonian authors include Oskar Luts, Anton Hansen Tammsaare, Jaan Kross, and Jaan Kaplinski. Traditional folk music and instruments remain an important part of Estonian culture, and large song festivals bring together thousands of singers. Modern Estonian composers like Arvo P辰rt, Eduard Tubin, and Veljo Tormis are well known internationally.
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![Music The earliest mentioning of Estonian singing dates back to油 Saxo Grammaticus 油 Gesta Danorum 油(ca. 1179).油Saxo speaks of Estonian warriors who sang at night while waiting for a battle. The older folksongs are also referred to as油 regilaulud , songs in the poetic metre油 regiv辰rss 油the tradition shared by all油 Baltic Finns . Runic singing was widespread among Estonians until the 18th century, when it started to be replaced by rhythmic folksongs. Traditional wind instruments 油derived from those used by油 shepherds 油were once widespread, but are now becoming again more commonly played. Other instruments, including the油 fiddle ,油 zither ,油 concertina 油and油 accordion 油are used to play油 polka 油or other dance music. The油 kannel 油is a native instrument that is now again becoming more popular in Estonia. A油 Native Music Preserving Center 油was opened in 2008 in油 Viljandi . [143] The tradition of油 Estonian Song Festivals 油( Laulupidu ) started at the height of the油 Estonian national awakening 油in 1869. Today, it is one of the largest amateur油 choral 油events in the world, as the joint choir usually comprises of 18,000 people.油In 2004, a total of 34,000 participated in the Song Festival, held before an audience of 200,000.油Since 1928,油 the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 油( Lauluv辰ljak ) host the event every five years in July.油The next festival will take place in 2014. In addition, Youth Song Festivals are held in every five years, last of them in 2007. Professional Estonian musicians and composers such as油 Rudolf Tobias ,油 Mart Saar 油and油 Artur Kapp 油emerged in the late 19th century. Nowadays the most known Estonian composers are油 Arvo P辰rt ,油 Eduard Tubin 油and油 Veljo Tormis . Estonia won the油 Eurovision Song Contest 油in 2001 with the song " Everybody " performed by油 Tanel Padar 油and油 Dave Benton . In 2002, Estonia hosted the event. Maarja-Liis Ilus 油has competed for Estonia on two occasions (1996 and 1997), while油 Eda-Ines Etti ,油 Koit Toome 油and油 Evelin Samuel 油owe their popularity partly to the Eurovision Song Contest.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/cultureandarts-100119130059-phpapp01/85/Culture-And-Arts-3-320.jpg)
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The Republic of Estonia is a country located in Northern Europe with a population of about 1.3 million people. Estonia has been a member of the United Nations since 1991, the European Union since 2004, and NATO since 2004. Some notable facts about Estonia are that its capital and largest city is Tallinn, its official language is Estonian which is closely related to Finnish, and it is known for traditions like the Estonian song festival which is part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.Estonian culture g.linnamae
Estonian culture g.linnamaeram17alend
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The document provides information about Estonian culture, including its theatre, music, cinema, and films. It notes that the national theatre was established in the 19th century, with the Vanemuine and Estonia becoming the most famous theatres. Estonians have a strong theatre-going culture, regularly attending performances. It also discusses the history of Estonian folk music and singing traditions, prominent modern artists, and the country's film industry.Do you know your neighbours
Do you know your neighboursiulianaas
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The document provides information about Estonia and Estonians in multiple choice questions. It covers topics like geography, demographics, culture, famous people, and facts. Some key details are that Estonia's capital and largest city is Tallinn, around a third of the population lives there. The average height of Estonian men is 180.3 cm. Estonians have a strong singing and choir tradition. The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munam辰gi at 318 meters.Estonian song festival
Estonian song festivalVillu Varblane
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The Estonian Song Festival is one of the largest amateur choral events in the world that occurs every five years in Tallinn, Estonia. It began as a tradition in 1869 in Tartu to celebrate Estonian national identity and culture. Starting in 1986, the festival moved to Tallinn. Key traditions include lighting a fire tower to start the festival, and all choirs and conductors processing together to the festival grounds. The 2009 festival set a record with over 154,000 people attending over three days.Regional variation of Finnic folksongs
Regional variation of Finnic folksongsMari Sarv
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The document discusses the regional variation of Finnic runosongs and emphasizes the importance of folkloric transmission processes in the evolution of folklore. It explores methods such as stylometry and bag-of-words models for analyzing text variations and outlines the study of story networks and their adaptations over time. The research is supported by various databases and software tools, highlighting the connection between traditional singing and cultural communication.The final product of the comenius partnership the guidebook for youngsters
The final product of the comenius partnership the guidebook for youngstersFilip Buek
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This document provides information about several European countries including Finland, Hungary, Spain, Slovakia and Poland. It discusses their geography, history, culture and education systems. In chapter 1, it gives basic facts about each country's location, population, languages, flags, anthems, famous historical figures and places of interest. Chapter 2 focuses on the tertiary education systems in the partner countries. Chapter 3 examines unemployment issues in Europe and Poland. Chapter 4 provides guidance on business etiquette in Spain. The following chapters discuss disability issues, first aid, and the author's Comenius experience.Places In Estonia, Where Music Lives
Places In Estonia, Where Music Liveslanadot
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Music has long played an important role in Estonian history and culture. Several historic buildings and sites in Tallinn serve as performance venues, including churches like Niguliste Church and Dome Church, known for their excellent acoustics. The Estonian Academy of Music was also established in 1919 to help preserve and develop Estonian music. Tallinn's Old Town and Raekoja Square are popular sites for cultural events and concerts throughout the year.Amusement power point
Amusement power pointMerle Teever
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The document summarizes key aspects of Estonian amusement and culture from the late 19th century to present day. It describes how Estonia's culture began flourishing in the Era of Awakening from 1860-1880. This led to the founding of the Estonian National Opera society in 1870 and the opening of its grand theatre building, Theatre Estonia, in 1913. The theatre was bombed in 1944 but rebuilt and now produces world-class opera and ballet. The document also briefly outlines the Linnahall concert venue built for the 1980 Moscow Olympics, and notes Estonia's strong theatre culture where students regularly attend performances.201 tiwana mestonia
201 tiwana mestoniaAlexis Tiwan
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Estonia is a country in Northern Europe with a population of about 1.3 million people. The capital and largest city is Tallinn. Estonia has a long history of being ruled by other nations but gained independence in 1991. Some of the top tourist destinations in Estonia include the medieval capital of Tallinn, beach towns like P辰rnu and Haapsalu, several historic castles, and islands in the Baltic Sea like Saaremaa and Hiiumaa that have small villages and natural attractions.Estonia is good
Estonia is goodmarekivistik
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Estonia's capital is Tallinn, which was named the European Capital of Culture in 2011. The highest point in Estonia is Suur Munam辰gi mountain at 318 meters. Estonia is also home to the oldest oak tree in the country, the 680-year-old Tamme-Lauri oak. The Tuhala Witch's Well is known to "boil over" after heavy rains or snow melt when underground water levels rise. At the 2006 Winter Olympics, Estonian athletes won 3 gold medals in cross-country skiing. The Estonian kroon was the country's currency until it adopted the euro in 2011.Group 3 Estonia Presentation 3-6-12
Group 3 Estonia Presentation 3-6-12Suemeister23
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Hendrik Ilves
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Image: http://www.president.ee/en/republic-of-estonia/head-of-state/president-hendrik-ilves/Famous musi
Famous musiTriin Vasem辰gi
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The document provides information on several famous musicians from Estonia, including:
- Kerli K探iv, a singer who won a singing competition in 2002 and released her debut album in 2007.
- Vanilla Ninja, a popular three-piece girl band formed in 2002 that has enjoyed chart success across Europe.
- Hanna-Liina V探sa, a singer and actress who has performed in over 600 shows of the musical Grease.
- Several other popular Estonian singers and bands such as Hannah, Anne Veski, and the rock band Ruja fronted by the late singer Urmas Alender.Group 3 estonia presentation 3 6-12
Group 3 estonia presentation 3 6-12Suemeister23
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The document provides information on the culture of Estonia, including its geography, history, politics, lifestyle, music, and religion. It discusses Estonia's landscape which influenced its development. Historically, Estonia was ruled by Germans, Danes, Swedes and Russians and gained independence in 1991. Politically, Estonia is a democratic republic that joined the EU and NATO. The lifestyle section outlines traditional gender roles and festive celebrations. Music has played a significant role in Estonian culture and helped preserve their identity and language over generations.Culture in Estonia - Something for Everyone
Culture in Estonia - Something for EveryoneMartin Koch
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Estonia has a rich culture that has been shaped by centuries of occupation by other nations. Modern Estonian culture can be seen in its language, architecture, folk songs, and traditional arts. There is a variety of cultural experiences available across Estonia, from medieval towns to rural areas preserving unique traditions. Festivals celebrate music, film, dance, and theater throughout the year. Estonia's cultural offerings provide insight into the country's history and the interweaving of various influences on its culture.Estonian History
Estonian Historyleibur
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- The document provides a summary of Estonian history from the earliest settlements over 13,000 years ago to the country's independence in 1991.
- Key events included Estonia being divided between Germany, Denmark, and other countries after the Northern Crusades in the 13th century, and becoming part of the Russian Empire after the Great Northern War in the early 18th century.
- Estonia declared independence in 1918 after World War I but was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1991 until independence was restored.Narva 2
Narva 2Brandeffect.ee
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Estonia is a country located in Northern Europe. It has a population of 1.3 million people and its capital and largest city is Tallinn. The official language is Estonian, which is closely related to Finnish. Narva is the third largest city in Estonia, located on the border with Russia. It has a population of 61,076 people and was historically influenced by both Swedish and Russian architecture. Fishing is an important industry in Estonia, with over 1,200 lakes and 7,000 rivers providing habitat for species like pike, trout, bream and others that are popular to catch.Minifacts about Estonia 2013
Minifacts about Estonia 2013Statistikaamet / Statistics Estonia
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The Republic of Estonia is a parliamentary republic with a population of approximately 1.3 million and a diverse landscape comprising forests, wetlands, and lakes. Its history includes periods of independence and occupation, with key memberships in NATO and the European Union, and it adopted the euro in 2011. Estonia has a rich cultural heritage, promoting various artistic practices and boasting a high percentage of cultural participants in Europe.Finland
Finlandaliszja89
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Finland is a Nordic country located in Northern Europe. It has over 180,000 lakes and is known as the "land of a thousand lakes". Finland gained independence from Russia in 1917 and is now a democratic republic with a population of over 5 million people. The majority of Finns speak Finnish and Swedish as the official languages. Finland has a highly educated population and consistently ranks at the top in global assessments of education standards.Ad
Culture And Arts
- 1. Culture and arts The油 culture of Estonia 油incorporates indigenous heritage, as represented by油 Estonian language 油from the油 Finno-Ugric languages 油and the油 sauna , with mainstream油 Nordic 油and油 European 油cultural aspects. Due to its history and geography, Estonia's culture has been influenced by the traditions of the adjacent area's various Finnic, Baltic, Slavic and Germanic peoples as well as the cultural developments in the former dominant powers油 Sweden 油and Russia . Traditionally, Estonia has been seen as an area of rivalry between western and eastern Europe on many levels. An example of this geopolitical legacy is an exceptional combination of nationally recognized Christian traditions: a western油 Protestant 油and an eastern油 Orthodox Church . Like the mainstream culture in the other Nordic countries, Estonian culture can be seen to build upon the ascetic environmental realities and traditional livelihoods, a heritage of comparatively widespread油 egalitarianism 油out of practical reasons (see:油 Everyman's right 油and油 universal suffrage ), and the ideals of closeness to nature and油 self-sufficiency 油(see:油 summer cottage )
- 2. Literature The油 literature of Estonia 油refers to literature written in the油 Estonian language 油(ca. 1 million speakers).油The domination of Estonia after the油 Northern Crusades , from the 13th century to 1918 by Germany, Sweden, and Russia resulted in few early written literary works in the Estonian language. The oldest records of written Estonian date from the 13th century.油 Originates Livoniae 油in油 Chronicle of Henry of Livonia 油contains Estonian place names, words and fragments of sentences. The油 Liber Census Daniae 油(1241) contains Estonian place and family names . The cultural stratum of Estonian was originally characterised by a largely lyrical form of folk poetry based on syllabic quantity. Apart from a few albeit remarkable exceptions, this archaic form has not been much employed in later times. One of the most outstanding achievements in this field is the national epic油 Kalevipoeg . At a professional level, traditional folk song reached its new heyday during the last quarter of the 20th century, primarily thanks to the work of composer油 Veljo Tormis . Oskar Luts油was the most prominent prose writer of the early Estonian literature, who is still widely read today, especially his lyrical school novel油 Kevade 油(Spring).油 Anton Hansen Tammsaare 's social epic and psychological realist油 pentalogy 油 Truth and Justice 油captured the evolution of Estonian society from a peasant community to an independent nation.油In modern times油 Jaan Kross 油and油 Jaan Kaplinski 油remain to be Estonia's best known and most translated writers.油Among the most popular writers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries are油 T探nu nnepalu 油and油 Andrus Kivir辰hk , who uses elements of Estonian folklore and mythology, deforming them into油 absurd 油and油 grotesque
- 3. Music The earliest mentioning of Estonian singing dates back to油 Saxo Grammaticus 油 Gesta Danorum 油(ca. 1179).油Saxo speaks of Estonian warriors who sang at night while waiting for a battle. The older folksongs are also referred to as油 regilaulud , songs in the poetic metre油 regiv辰rss 油the tradition shared by all油 Baltic Finns . Runic singing was widespread among Estonians until the 18th century, when it started to be replaced by rhythmic folksongs. Traditional wind instruments 油derived from those used by油 shepherds 油were once widespread, but are now becoming again more commonly played. Other instruments, including the油 fiddle ,油 zither ,油 concertina 油and油 accordion 油are used to play油 polka 油or other dance music. The油 kannel 油is a native instrument that is now again becoming more popular in Estonia. A油 Native Music Preserving Center 油was opened in 2008 in油 Viljandi . [143] The tradition of油 Estonian Song Festivals 油( Laulupidu ) started at the height of the油 Estonian national awakening 油in 1869. Today, it is one of the largest amateur油 choral 油events in the world, as the joint choir usually comprises of 18,000 people.油In 2004, a total of 34,000 participated in the Song Festival, held before an audience of 200,000.油Since 1928,油 the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 油( Lauluv辰ljak ) host the event every five years in July.油The next festival will take place in 2014. In addition, Youth Song Festivals are held in every five years, last of them in 2007. Professional Estonian musicians and composers such as油 Rudolf Tobias ,油 Mart Saar 油and油 Artur Kapp 油emerged in the late 19th century. Nowadays the most known Estonian composers are油 Arvo P辰rt ,油 Eduard Tubin 油and油 Veljo Tormis . Estonia won the油 Eurovision Song Contest 油in 2001 with the song " Everybody " performed by油 Tanel Padar 油and油 Dave Benton . In 2002, Estonia hosted the event. Maarja-Liis Ilus 油has competed for Estonia on two occasions (1996 and 1997), while油 Eda-Ines Etti ,油 Koit Toome 油and油 Evelin Samuel 油owe their popularity partly to the Eurovision Song Contest.