Are young people living in Estonia patriots of their homeland?
of our country is to assure that our nation, language and culture will be preserved. Many
people have argued whether young Estonians are patriots of their homeland or not and there
have been many different answers to that question.
One the one hand, young Estonians are very supportive and helpful when there is a crisis
situation in our country. For example, in case of the disturbances in April 2007, young men
where ready to go as voluntaires to protect our country. Also, more an more young people are
interested in taking part in the Song and Dance Festivals. Where they can wear our national
clothes, sing our national songs and dance our national dances. And they do it with pleasure
and proudness. Everyone who has been there, including me, know how every song and dance
makes you feel more Estonian and what an overpowering feeling of unity it gives. It has been
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