In association with the Estonian Folk Culture Centre, the Estonian Language Centre in Tallinn is hosting workshops showcasing Estonian customs, holidays, rituals, folk songs and dances and much more. The course includes engaging talks, seminars, discussions and hands-on activities. Each workshop provides an overview of a particular facet of folk culture and involves singing Estonian songs and discussing holidays and special events that fall during the given month.
- Language level: B1+
- Time: 26.02, 26.03, 30.04, 28.05, 13:00-16:00
- Place: Tallinn Estonian Language House (Rävala pst 5, Tallinn), room Ookean
- Registration: https://forms.gle/MgwAcFVW6ggnxwV37
WORKSHOPS
26 February | 13:00-16:00 | February songs and special days. Traditional Estonian handicrafts in the example of national costume. National costume and Estonian weddings. Hands-on task: weaving laces. Participants are asked to bring a small amount of woollen yarn with them.
26 March | 13:00-16:00 | March songs and special days. The culture of the island of Kihnu. Women’s folk traditions on Kihnu (folk songs, national costume and customs). Call to mind what you know about Kihnu!
30 April | 13:00-16:00 | April songs and special days. Men’s folk song traditions. ‘To each man his own instrument.’ What instruments did the men in your family play, or what songs did they sing?
28 May | 13:00-16:00 | May songs and special days. The Whitsun and Midsummer holidays (customs, storytelling heritage and traditional songs). What does your family do at Midsummer?
