Estonian Dance Festival Keiu Kaur • Ask any Estonian what it means to be Estonian, and the first idea that will leap into his or her mind will be the Estonian Song and Dance Celebration. or Hi st y • The first Estonian Games, Dance and Gymnastics festival, held in 1934 • One and a half thousand folk dancers performed there. • The greatest Dance Celebration of all times (the 9th) took place in 1970 with over 10000 performers. • The youngest dancer at this festival was 4 years old and the oldest 76! • The dancers in their bright national costumes form colourful patterns on the dance field. • The Dance Festival is usually held on the same weekend as the Song Festival. • Have you ever heard 18 000 voices singing at once? • This emotional experience can be felt during Estonia's Song Festival, which occurs once every five years in Tallinn. • The Estonian Song ...
Estonia Anna-Kaisa Adamson Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by the Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km2. The capital, Tallinn, has around 400000 inhabitants.Tallinn's ability to blend medieval architecture with Scandinavian modernity with all the comforts you'd expect from a modern, competitive and innovative capital. Estonian language, does not belong to the Indo-European group. It belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family, which also includes Finnish and Hungarian. Estonian dialects are divided into two groups, Northern and Southern, usually associated with biggest cities of those regio...
Arti Hunt IT-14E The Republic of Estonia is a country in Northern Europe. Estonia is located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. The capital of Estonia is Tallinn Estonia has an area of 45 227 km2 In Estonia, there are about 1 340 021 people The colours of Estonian flag are blue, black and white National flower is cornflower National bird is swallow National stone is limestone National anthem is ,,Mu isamaa , mu õnn ja rõõm’’ National Coat of Arms is a golden shield which includes three lions in the middle, with oak branches along the side of the shield. Estonia has 1521 islands and the biggest of them are Saaremaa and Hiiumaa. Estonia is divided in to 15 different counties. The biggest cities in Estonia are Tallinn, Tartu , Pärnu, Narva In Tartu there is the biggest and oldest University in Estonia Suur Munamägi is the highest peak of Estonia and also in the Balti...
Holidays, Festivals, Cultural events TALLINN - If you're looking for entertainment in Estonia this summer, you are really spoiled for choice. Festivals and events dedicated to the consumption of beer are a lot of fun, but if you want to get the true feel of the country, you need something a little more ethnic. Like a town fair. Just as July becomes August, the seaside town of Haapsalu will host a grand spectacle of rural Estonian entertainment. The White Lady Days is a summer celebration filled with amusement for all the family. Held in and around the remains of the Teutonic-knights-era castles, the fair combines enchanting medieval legends with modern countryside charm to create a comprehensive experience of Estonia beyond the big cities. But the legend of the White Lady of Haapsalu, which is at the heart of the festival, is perhaps the most famous tall tale of the many that are so abundant in Estonia's folklore. It is the story of...
Blackpool Dance Festival Introduction I´m going to talk about a famous annual ballroom dance competition. I chose this subject because I have always admired their dresses, because these are always different and very sparkling. This competition is also well-known all over the world. Blackpool The festival takes place in Blackpool. A seaside city in the north-west of England. The population of this town is 142 900. The headquarters of an outstanding British sports car manufacturer TVR are also located in Blackpool. The biggest income of this town is based on tourism industry. The highest peak in tourism was from 1900 to 1950 when the beach and promenade was full of crowds. An interesting fact is that reputedly the town still has more hotel and B&B beds than the whole of Portugal. This town is visited approximately by 10 million visitors every year, during the heyday there were 17 million visitors. ...
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education has long been a staple in schools on a K-12 level and beyond, with all students required to participate in some form of physical education. Also referred to as "gym class" students participated in activities such as team sports, (volleyball, soccer, basketball, etc.) walking or running (running a mile was common), cardiovascular and strength training exercises (such as pull-ups and push-ups) and even swimming. Physical education provides children with an opportunity to exercise during the day. It gives children early exposure to team sports, and promotes good physical fitness. Children who participate in physical education get a workout, and they also learn the importance of exercise as a lifelong habit. Physical education is clearly an important course in schools, with many benefits for children. In addition to helping kids learn healthy habits and stay off drugs, physical education ca...
Tallinn Andres Mällo 8.a The Town Hall · Town Hall is located in Estonia, Old Tallinn · Built in 1404 year Pictures The Song Festival Grounds · The first stage on its current location between Narva Road and Pirita Road in Kadriorg · Was built in 1928 for the 9th Estonian Song Festival · It was designed by Karl Burman and provided space for 15,000 performers · The new and current arched stage was built in 1959 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Estonian SSR in the upcoming year · Today, Tallinn's Song Festival Grounds are also used for hosting international acts, such as Iron Maiden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, 50 Cent, Metallica, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Andrea Bocelli, Madonna, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Lady Gaga, Green Day, José Carreras, Robbie Williams and the contemporary dance music event, the Sundance Festival · An optimal capacity for concerts is 75,...
Estonia officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia and to the east by Russia. Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. The territory of Estonia covers 45,227 km2, and is influenced by a humid continental climate. Estonia is a democratic parliamentary republic divided into fifteen counties, with its capital and largest city beingTallinn. With a population of 1.3 million, it is one of the least-populous member states of the European Union. The Estonians are a Finnic people, and the official language, Estonian, is a Finno-Ugric language closely related to Finnish The history of Estonia is a part of the history of Europe. Estonia was settled near the end of the last glacial era, beginning from around 8500 BC. Before the Germans invaded in the 13th century pro...
Kunda Gymnasium Rait Türkel Old Tallinn Report Instructor:Teacher Kristi Aron Kunda 2012 Introduction Like most cities with an eight-hundred-year-old past, Tallinn is a patchwork of historic areas. The city's pride and joy is without a doubt its Medieval Old Town, but equally enchanting is the Kadriorg district, a throwback to the time when Estonia was ruled by the Russian Tsars. Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of 159.2 km2 with a population of 416,470. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, 80 km south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is ranked as a global city and has been listed among the top 10 digital cities in the world.The city was a European Capital of Culture for 2011, along with urku, Finland.T...
Comparing the two pie charts showing the hobbies of estonian and russian youth in tallinn. What can the reasons behind these differences and similatities be. source: 56 "puzzle" textbook According to the data 21.0% of Estonians play sports in their spare time. At the same time 31.5% of Russians play Sports as a hobby. Russians appear to care more about their body. Russians are athletic and they have good coaches. Russians are temperamental but Estonians are sluggish. According to the data 14.4% of Estonians sing in Choirs as a hobby . At the same time 3.1% of Russians sing in Choirs in their spare time. Estonians are better singers than the Russians because Estonians have a song festival. Singing Revolution is reason why Estonians sing so much. According to the data 10.7% of Estonians are in dance groups in their spare time. At the same time 19.1% of Russians are in dance group as a hobby. Russian dance an...
The Best Country in the World The Best Country in the World Estonia ● Area: 45,227 km² ● Population: 1,36 million ● Capital city: Tallinn (405 000 inhabitants) Sport ● Kiiking ● Kelly Sildaru ● Wife carrying Fun facts ● Tallinn is the city of the first Christmas tree ● Free public transport ● The first country to introduce online political voting ● Skype was invited in Estonia ● Estonian education system is the best in Europe ● 75.7% are irreligious ● 16% say that they believe in God Estonian nature History ● Human settlement was around 11 000 years ago ● Has been under Danish, Swedish, German and Russian ruling ● Achieved independence 24th of February 1918 ● Re-independence 20. August 1991 ● Regained its independence without a war ● Baltic Way Baltic Way The Estonian Song and Dance Festival https://youtu.be/ieKfoxVWUSo
Estonia and what you know about it By Anšiel and Liza National symbols • The flag is blue, black and white horisontal lines, It represents the blue sky, the dirt, purity or snow. • The national bird is a swallow. • The national flower is a cornflower. History • The first settelments in Estonia came by supposedly about 11 000 years ago. • In the past most Estonians worshipped spirits of nature and their beliefs were seen as unholy by christian crusaders. Taara is believed to have been the name of the old Estonian god. • Starting with the Northern Crusades in the Middle Ages, Estonia became a battleground for centuries where many countries fought their wars over controlling the important geographical position of the country as a gateway between East and West, despite this the country has survived. • Estonia first got it’s independence in 1918 wich lasted 22 years. • The first president of Estonia during this period was Kon...
Welcome to Tallinn You have probably already heard that Tallinn was chosen to be the Culture Capital of Europe during the year 2011. So, we have already done a great deal of work to make our town worthy of this status. Tallinn is worth visiting not only at the main tourist season, but also out of it. Attractions: · The Medieval Old Town · Kadriorg Park · Tallinn Zoo · Botanical Garden · Rusalka Monument · Marzipan Museum Make sure you build each of these into your programme, you won`t be upset. On the contrary, you`ll be amazed what you`ll see there! Practical information: If you decide to travel by yourself without any guides, you will need to know some helpful information about Tallinn: · We have a good transport system of buses, trams and trolleys, which connects all part of the city from...
The Presentations Triinu: "The Notorious Prisoners of the Tower" Built in 1078, has been used as a fortress, Royal Palace, a prison, the home for Crown Jewels. The first prisoner was Ranulf Flambard in 1100. The only woman tortured in the Tower was Anne Askew. Guy Fawkes was prisoned 5 th November 1605, hung in 1607. Walter Raleigh was knighted, married without queen´s permission. Last prisoners were in the Tower in 1952. Rita: "Alexander Fleming" Was a pharmacologist, has graduated 6 schools, studied anti-bacterial agents, found Lysozyme accidentally in 1922 and penicillin, which changed the world, in 1928. Won Nobel Prize in 1945. Has been married twice, first wife was a trained nurse. He died in 1955 at home because of a heart attack. He had 1 child. Liis: "The Phantom of the Opera" A.L. Webber is knighted, started writing musicals in 1965, owns 7 theatres and has written 13 musical...
UNO SOOMERE ESTONIAN SYMPHONIC MUSIC. THE FIRST CENTURY 1896-1996. AN OVERVIEW With a Historical and Cultural Summary IN MEMORY OF THE GREAT ESTONIAN COMPOSERS CONTENTS ESTONIA AND THE ESTONIANS FOREWORD IN THE FOLD OF TSARIST RUSSIA. EMERGENCE AND FIRST STEPS ON THE CLASSICAL-ROMANTIC PATH. HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION I. MUSICAL LIFE IN TARTU AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY. TRAILBLAZERS: ALEKSANDER LÄTE, RUDOLF TOBIAS, ARTUR KAPP. II. THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 20TH CENTURY. ARTUR LEMBA: THE BEGINNING OF ESTONIAN SYMPHONY AND OPERA. III. NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CULTURAL AND MUSICAL LIFE: THE END OF THE TSARIST PERIOD. THE INDEPENDENT REPUBLIC OF ESTONIA: THE INTRODUCTION OF INNOVATIONS FROM WESTERN ART AND THE EVOLUTION OF NATIONALLY ORIENTED MUSICAL TRENDS. IV. THE TWENTIES. ARTUR KAPP: ROMANTICIST AND DRAMATIST. V. THE INFLUENCE OF NEW WESTERN MUSIC...
TALLINNA ÜLIKOOL HUMANITAARTEADUSTE DISSERTATSIOONID TIIT LAUK Džäss Eestis 1918–1945 DOKTORIVÄITEKIRI Kaitsmine toimub 20. novembril 2008. aastal kell 10.00 Tallinna Ülikooli Kunstide Instituudi saalis, Lai 13, Tallinn, Eesti. Tallinn 2008 2 TALLINNA ÜLIKOOL HUMANITAARTEADUSTE DISSERTATSIOONID TIIT LAUK Džäss Eestis 1918–1945 Muusika osakond, Kunstide Instituut, Tallinna Ülikool, Tallinn, Eesti. Doktoriväitekiri on lubatud kaitsmisele filosoofiadoktori kraadi taotlemiseks kultuuriajaloo alal 13. oktoobril 2008. aastal Tallinna Ülikooli humanitaarteaduste doktorinõukogu poolt. Juhendajad: Ea Jansen, PhD Maris Kirme, kunstiteaduste kandidaat, TLÜ Kunstide Instituudi muusika osakonna dotsent Oponendid: Olavi Kasemaa, ajalookandidaat, EMTA pu...
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