Monthly Archives: May 2023

Photo Exhibition by Maria Kapajeva at the National Archives in Tartu, Estonia

On 18 May, artist Maria Kapajeva opened her exhibition “Loose Photos, Odds and Ends” at the National Archives in Tartu by introducing the exhibit in English.

Read more May 23, 2023
The Annual Event for Diaspora Researchers at the National Library of Lithuania

On May 12, the Lithuanian Studies Unit of the National Library of Lithuania organised the 8th annual seminar for scholars and researchers in diaspora studies. Some of the participants were returnees, while others were first-time participants.

Read more May 22, 2023
Juozas Vaickus: The Spiritus Movens of Lithuanian Theatre and Cinema

On May 12, the National Library of Lithuania invited to a presentation of the book Juozas Vaičkus: Spiritus Movens of Lithuanian Theatre and Cinema by Aušra Martišiūtė-Linartienė (Vilnius: Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore, 2022).

Read more May 15, 2023
VEMU’s 11th Fundraising Evening: Japan is Close, and the Museum is Closer

The arrival of springtime has many markers depending on where you reside. In Japan, people await the sakura blossoms of cherry trees. They are an ethereal symbol of the passing of time, representing birth, death, and renewal.

Read more May 8, 2023
EstoCast Grows!

VEMU/Estonian Museum Canada, its biggest program, Estonian Music Week and Eesti Elu (Estonian Life) newspaper have had growing success with their joint venture EstoCast, a biweekly podcast. If you’ve ever wanted the latest Estonian books, music, art, history, science, and other key news and cultural topics but in a convenient on-the-go format, EstoCast is perfect for you. EstoCast is also ideal for those who are simply curious about any of the above topics and are searching for something fresh, exciting, inspiring, and educational to listen to. EstoCast alternates between English and Estonian every other episode so that there’s something for everyone; those wanting to learn or practice either language have the perfect chance for that as well!

Read more May 1, 2023