Welcome to Estonia´s Birthday Party!
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Re: Welcome to Estonia´s Birthday Party!
My best wishes for Estonia, happy birthday!
Long live Estonia ! ! !
A picture from my trip to Estonia in Septeber 2008 and my that time avatar - the name of my Black Stork was Veera. She lives nowadays in Estonia.:
Estonia in my mind
Long live Estonia ! ! !
A picture from my trip to Estonia in Septeber 2008 and my that time avatar - the name of my Black Stork was Veera. She lives nowadays in Estonia.:
Estonia in my mind
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Congratulations Estonia !
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Happy Birthday to Estonia!
You may be proud of your young state after so long time under foreign power (right word?)!
Leonia
You may be proud of your young state after so long time under foreign power (right word?)!
Leonia
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KUREMARI, what a beautiful,heartfelt and soulful is that song....everyone participating
and SO sincere. As an Irishman(woman) I know the feeling,even if I don't understand the words. Can you explain a little ? Its problably political and patriotic ?
Hope to hear from you.
Carmel a member(always) of SHOW.
Hope you all had a wonderful DAY and many more to come
and SO sincere. As an Irishman(woman) I know the feeling,even if I don't understand the words. Can you explain a little ? Its problably political and patriotic ?
Hope to hear from you.
Carmel a member(always) of SHOW.
Hope you all had a wonderful DAY and many more to come
Carmel a member of SHOW .. I hope you love birds too. Its economical. It saves going to heaven.
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Hi Carmel,
i am very glad you liked it and got the essence of that very special song.
the story goes back to the time of the Singing Revolution, here a glimpse of it
http://www.singingrevolution.com/
this song Koit-Dawn is about hope and freedom.
i`ll try to translate a little:
it is time to straight our backs
and throw away the robes of slavery.
time to give rebirth to everything
we have created before.
It is dawn, the royal flame,
Victory of light awakens the land.
Look, the ice is broken,
give me your hand, let`s join our forces.
...this land, the sacred land of our fathers
is going to be free.
Sound of our victory song will be heard-
Estonia will soon be free - you`ll see.
i am very glad you liked it and got the essence of that very special song.
the story goes back to the time of the Singing Revolution, here a glimpse of it
http://www.singingrevolution.com/
this song Koit-Dawn is about hope and freedom.
i`ll try to translate a little:
it is time to straight our backs
and throw away the robes of slavery.
time to give rebirth to everything
we have created before.
It is dawn, the royal flame,
Victory of light awakens the land.
Look, the ice is broken,
give me your hand, let`s join our forces.
...this land, the sacred land of our fathers
is going to be free.
Sound of our victory song will be heard-
Estonia will soon be free - you`ll see.
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THANK YOU,Kuremari, Such emotion,One can feel it.
It goes straight to the heart and soul.I thank you for the translation but one can perceive the meaning without understanding a word.
Bye, Carmel.............
It goes straight to the heart and soul.I thank you for the translation but one can perceive the meaning without understanding a word.
Bye, Carmel.............
Carmel a member of SHOW .. I hope you love birds too. Its economical. It saves going to heaven.
Emily Dickinson
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Macdoum, can you imagine our feelings when we listen to that song about 20 years ago, when there was nothing sure yet? And it still means a lot. You feel that song very right! Thanks for that.
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That is a perfect ending to a wonderful day. Thanks for all those posts in support of Estonia's Independence Day.
This topic will be made into a "standard" topic now and will find its own level among all the other topics.
This topic will be made into a "standard" topic now and will find its own level among all the other topics.
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Kuremari, Thank you so much for the link to that site. There is a short summary of Estonia's history there, I know so little and was so impressed to read about the Singing Revolution.Kuremari wrote: the story goes back to the time of the Singing Revolution, here a glimpse of it
http://www.singingrevolution.com/
I also noticed this, will it be in Tallinn? (attention Jo and others planning a trip this summer):
2009 is the year of Laulupidu, the every-five-year song festival in Estonia where 30,000 people gather on stage and sing in perfect harmony. It was the 2004 festival that was filmed for "The Singing Revolution". It is truly an experience to have in one's lifetime and impossible to fully describe in an email. This year's festival dates are July 3-5.
http://www.singingrevolution.com/blog/
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I am in tears when I see parts of that film.
Tears of Joy, I should add!
Tears of Joy, I should add!
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yes, the Song Festival will be in Tallinn!
and yes, it will be a perfect time to visit Estonia!
Welcome
and yes, it will be a perfect time to visit Estonia!
Welcome
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HAPPY 92ND BIRTHDAY, ESTONIA.
Reviving last year's topic for Estonia's Independence Day celebration, tomorrow, 24th February, 2010.
Long live freedom.
Reviving last year's topic for Estonia's Independence Day celebration, tomorrow, 24th February, 2010.
Long live freedom.
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Happy Birthday to Estonia and All The Estonian People
My heart and feelings are with you at such a happy celebration
My heart and feelings are with you at such a happy celebration
Carmel a member of SHOW .. I hope you love birds too. Its economical. It saves going to heaven.
Emily Dickinson
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Thank you Jo and Macdoum!
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Happy Birthday Estonia!
Today´s timetable:
7.30 - Ceremonial flag hoisting to the Tower Pikk Hermann
8.55 - Depositing a wreath to the Victory Monument
9.30 - Church Service in Dome Church, Tallinn »»
10.55 - Defense Forces´ Parade in Tallinn on Vabaduse Square
17.55 - Ceremonial concert and Mr.and Mrs President´s audience in Estonia Theater.
Live on TV:
http://www.err.ee/otse/etv
Today´s timetable:
7.30 - Ceremonial flag hoisting to the Tower Pikk Hermann
8.55 - Depositing a wreath to the Victory Monument
9.30 - Church Service in Dome Church, Tallinn »»
10.55 - Defense Forces´ Parade in Tallinn on Vabaduse Square
17.55 - Ceremonial concert and Mr.and Mrs President´s audience in Estonia Theater.
Live on TV:
http://www.err.ee/otse/etv
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Flag hoisting at sunrising time:
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Depositing a wreath
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congratulations for Estonia
very impressive Juta
very impressive Juta
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Thank you, Fleur!
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In the Church:
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