Estonian Language Class
October Thu, 2016 Hits:2522
Estonian Language ClassesKindly offered by the Estonian Ministry of Culture INSTRUCTOR, LEELO KINGISEPPAuthor of Estonian textbooks, teaching materials and programs, Leelo Kingisepp is highly recommended from the Estonian Ministry of Education for her knowledge and enthusiasm in teaching the Estonian language. She has taught workshops in both Estonia and abroad. There are two levels of instruction available: BEGINNER and INTERMEDIATE BEGINNERPlease choose the beginner’s level course if you have no previous knowledge of Estonian, or if you know some words and expressions but do not speak the language. In this course you will learn the basic everyday expressions that can be used when...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEvening of Esto
October Thu, 2016 Hits:2750
Evening of ESTO!An evening of Estonian Language, Culture & Folk Dance! Saturday, October 15th - Meie Kodu, 6520 Oak Street, Vancouver : 6:30pm : Estonian language instructor, Leelo Kingisepp, will teach beginner Estonian words & phrases, and talk about Estonian culture. : 7:30pm : Social Estonian folk dances for everyone join in!LIGHT REFRESHMENTS : CASH BAR : ADMISSION BY DONATION - suggested donation $10Bring your friends, family, neighbours, and coworkers! Well accomplished in her field - instructor Leelo Kingisepp has authored textbooks on learning to speak Estonian, as well is co-author of the popular online course 'Keeleklikk'. We are delighted to have her as a guest in our...
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July Mon, 2016 Hits:3065
Baltic & Nordic Belt Weaving Workshop October 1 & 2, 2016
VIEW FULL ARTICLEVancouveri Segakoor Kevadkontsert
May Tue, 2016 Hits:3270
Vancouveri Eesti Segakoor Kevad Kontsert - Vancouver Estonian Mixed Choir Spring Concert27. mai, kell 19:30 - May 27th at 7:30pm
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April Fri, 2016 Hits:7343
Maipidu / May Party 2016, hosted by the Kilplased!Saturday, May 21st - gates open at 2pm
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEmadepäev
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Luteri Peetri Kogudus - Emadepäev kohvi 8. mail 2016
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEV98 Intervjuu
March Thu, 2016 Hits:3024
Hans Cristian Aavik ja Greeten Lehtma intervjuu Meie 98 Vabariigi Aasta päeva aktusel esinesid koos Eestist muusika talendi külalised Hans Cristian Aavik ja Greeten Lehtma kes mängisid pealtkuulajatele Mozarti viiuli ja viola dueti. Koos Ingrid Soidega ajasime juttu pärast esinemist et paremini õppida kuidas nemad Kanadasse tulidki õppima. Hans ja Greeten seletasid et nemad olid Sveitsis meistrikursusel kus olid teinud “utopilist” ettepanekut et välismaal õppida. Mõni kuu hiljem oligi sõidu piletid käes, koht õppida leitud, ja sõidukaaslased kuuks ajaks kokku tulnud. Vabariigi aktusel olid nemad juba kolm nädalat linnas olnud. Rääkisid et suurem osa aega on viiuli ja viola detaili õppimisel aga Hansul ja...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEVAP98
March Thu, 2016 Hits:2948
Estonian 98th Independence Day programThank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, February 21st for our Estonian 98th Independence Day program. With over 80 people in attendance, the wonderful guest speakers and performers, it was a wonderful afternoon celebrating this special holiday together. Thank you to the following who were part of the program, as well all the volunteers that helped with putting the event together! Algur Kaerma - main speaker Hedy Wister - poem Hans Cristian Aavik & Greeten Lehtma - violin/viola music Thomas Kirves and Vancouveri Segakoor / Vancouver Estonian Mixed Choir Pastor Margo Meri - prayer and well wishes Harry Jaako - Estonian Honorary consul greetings Greetings and...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEesti 98. Vabariigi aastapäeva aktus
February Wed, 2016 Hits:3157
Eesti 98. Vabariigi aastapäeva aktus - Estonian Independence Day Program
VIEW FULL ARTICLEJõulutervitus
December Wed, 2015 Hits:2235
Soovime ilusaid jõulupühi ja head uut aastat!Wishing you a beautiful Christmas and Happy New Year!
VIEW FULL ARTICLEVancouver Christmas Market
November Mon, 2015 Hits:2627
Estonia Nation Night at the Vancouver Christmas Market Tuesday, December 1st, 7pm-9pm Vancouver Estonian performing groups Kilplased, Koidik, and Segakoor will once again take to the market stage between 7pm and 9pm. Come enjoy the market and watch the performances while sipping on some glühwein! Free admission passes for this evening are available for the Estonian community. For passes or further info, please email Brigid at: brigidz@vesbc.com Visit the Vancouver Christmas Market's website at: www.vancouverchristmasmarket.comQueen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, 650 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEUFF 2015
November Mon, 2015 Hits:3646
18th Annual European Union Film Festival Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm For tickets and info, see The Cinematheque website at: thecinematheque.ca The Fencer (Miekkailija) Estonia/Finland/Germany 2015. Dir: Klaus Härö. 93 min. DCP VANCOUVER PREMIERE! ► A finely-crafted, well-acted suspense drama set against the backdrop of Soviet-era fear and paranoia, this international co-production represents Estonia in our EUFF but is also Finland’s official submission to the upcoming 88th Academy Awards. In Soviet-occupied Estonia, a young fencer, on the run from Stalin’s secret police, seeks refuge in a remote town, where he quietly starts a new life as a gym teacher at the local school. When he decides to start a...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEJõululaat 2015
November Mon, 2015 Hits:2864
Jõululaat - Christmas Bazaar Pühapäeval, 6. detsembril 2015 - kell 12.00
VIEW FULL ARTICLEVES Estonian 97th Independence Day Progr…
March Tue, 2015 Hits:2736
VES Estonian 97th Independence Day Program, 2015 Thank you to everyone who attended and helped with the Eesti Vabariigi 97. aastapäeva aktus. With close to 100 people in attendance in the Meie Kodu hall, it was a beautiful afternoon celebrating together Estonia's 97th Independence Day. The program's emcee, VES President Thomas Pajur, welcomed everyone followed by a prayer read by St. Peter's Lutheran Minister Algur Kaerma. Independence Day greetings from the BC Premier were read by Estonian Honorary Consul in Vancouver Harry Jaako, and kind greetings were passed on from the President of the Lithuanian Community of BC, Birute Macijauskas. Congratulations to Irene Olljum for receiving...
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEesti Vabariigi 97. aastapäeva aktus
March Mon, 2015 Hits:3689
Eesti Vabariigi 97. aastapäeva aktus - Estonian 97th Independence Day Program Sunday, February 22nd at 1:00pm Guest speakers from our Vancouver community, and performance by Vancouveri Segakoor
VIEW FULL ARTICLEHäid Jõulupühi
March Mon, 2015 Hits:3936
Sending warm Christmas greetings to all, from the Vancouver Estonian Society
VIEW FULL ARTICLEToidutoojad Film Night - NCD
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'Toidutoojad' Film screening at Meie Kodu, presented by Nordic Culture Days and Kaisa Films Sunday, November 23rd at 6pm
VIEW FULL ARTICLEMardipäeva pidu 2014
March Mon, 2015 Hits:2774
Mardipäeva pidu at Meie Kodu Saturday, November 8th at 7pm
VIEW FULL ARTICLEVancouver Folk Dance Group
September Thu, 2014 Hits:3749
Tulge Tantsima! Sunday, October 5th, from 6-8pm at Meie Kodu
VIEW FULL ARTICLEEKÜK ja Andres Raudsepp
September Fri, 2014 Hits:3257
Eesti Kultuuriühing Kanadas and Vancouveri Eesti Selts present: 70 Years since the Great Escape - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Meie Kodu - 6520 Oak Street, Vancouver Saturday, September 13th at 4:00pm Sunday, September 14th at 1:00pm
VIEW FULL ARTICLEBlack Ribbon Day
August Mon, 2014 Hits:3019
International Black Ribbon Day in Vancouver August 23, 2014 - 5:00pm Polish Friendship Society - Zgoda 4015 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC For more information, please visit: www.blackribbonday.org
VIEW FULL ARTICLEJaanipäev 2014
June Tue, 2014 Hits:3247
Vancouver Estonian Society presents JAANIPÄEV 2014 ST. JOHN'S DAY MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL Bonfire - Music - Dancing - Mr. Jaanipäev Competition - Food & Drinks - Kids Games - Lots of fun for every one
VIEW FULL ARTICLEVancouver Segakoor Concert 'Touched by T…
May Mon, 2014 Hits:3759
The Vancouver Estonian Mixed Choir presents Touched by Time Sat. May 31, 7:00pm (doors 6:30pm) Conducted by Thomas KirvesSt. Peter’s Estonian Church (6520 Oak Street)10$ suggested donation, tickets available at the door Every five years, tens of thousands of Estonians gather together for the song festival, Laulupidu - an important part of Estonia’s choral tradition. Please join us for a performance of the 2014 Estonian song festival repertoire. Refreshments to follow the concert. Proceeds support the choir’s Laulupidu travel costs. Supported by the Vancouver Estonian Society
VIEW FULL ARTICLEMaipidu 2014
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Maipidu - Hosted by the Kilplased Saturday, May 17th at 2pm Come on out for a May party and help support the Kilplased at their annual fundraiser, Maipidu. Mäeotsa's first main event of the year - with warm food, cold beverages, music and dancing fun! Proceeds will help support Kilplased's costs to participate in Tantsupidu this summer in Estonia.
VIEW FULL ARTICLELEP 2015
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LEP 2015 Logo Contest Winner Congratulations to the winning designer of the LEP 2015 logo contest, Rohit Tandon! It is great to see how many people got creative and into the LEP spirit - over 55 submissions were entered. For all of the latest updates, follow LEP 2015 on their website and on social media sites: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. www.LEP2015.com
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