The team of the Cultural Diversity Year invites you to celebrate the Day of Nationalities in Estonia. Let us hoist the Estonian flag and dress in folk costumes or add national elements to our outfits. This way, we show that together, we are Estonia.
This holiday, celebrated on 24 September, is dedicated to the communities of Estonians and other nationalities living in Estonia. This year, as part of the Cultural Diversity Year, we all have the opportunity to celebrate the Day of Nationalities in a bigger way than before – by hoisting the blue, black, and white flag in our homes, offices, or elsewhere, dressing up in folk costumes or adding national elements to our outfits, and taking part in different events in each county. The programme of the Day of Nationalities includes both traditional events and brand new initiatives in each county, where you can experience the culture of both Estonian and other ethnic communities free of charge.
The comprehensive programme from 14 September until 30 September for celebrating the Day of Nationalities was prepared in cooperation with the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Folk Culture Centre, The Association of Estonian Cultural Societies, Tallinn Culture & Sports Department, Ida-Virumaa Integration Center and the cultural associations of various nationalities.
The programme of the Day of Nationalities is available on the website https://integratsioon.ee/en/rahvustepaevaprogramm
Important:
- The Cultural Diversity Year is a theme year that takes place under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and the Integration Foundation. Its goal is to celebrate the cultural diversity of the communities of Estonians and other peoples living here.
- The Estonian Union of National Minorities continues the work of the I Forum on Nationalities, which took place on 24 September, 1988 and supported the restoration of Estonia's independence. At the proposal of the association, Paul-Eerik Rummo, the Minister of Population at the time, declared September 24 as the Day of Nationalities.
