Rahvatantsuharrastusega seotud kultuuri- ja suurpeod valjaspool Eestit

• Authors: Angela Arraste , Iivi Zajedova , Eha Ruutel

Title variants

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FOLK DANCE HOBBY RELATED CULTURE AND LARGE FESTIVALS OUTSIDE OF ESTONIA

• Languages of publication: ET

Abstracts

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This article is primarily focused on the Estonians and how they have preserved their culture while living in both their home land and in foreign communities abroad. Estonian folklore is at the heart of Estonian culture. In the 20th century, it was used to maintain a sense of identity. One of the most powerful symbols of self-expression in Estonian history was folk songs and dance festivals. Particularly impressive, maintaining the folk tradition, are the National Song and Dance festivals, held both in Estonia and by Estonians living abroad. The early 20th century decades created the traditional culture that has been built upon over the years to result in what is today’s folk dance tradition. Even after the destruction of World War II, the people of Estonia, both geographically and living abroad remained a coherent whole, ensuring the continuity of the Estonian folk culture. Many dimensions and representations of the folk tradition are evidenced in the major festivals conducted in both Estonia and abroad.

Keywords

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continuity; Estonians abroad; folk dancing; major festivals; national culture

• Publisher: Folk Belief and Media Group of the Estonian Literary Museum, Estonian Institute of Folklore, EKM Teaduskirjastus
• Journal: Mäetagused
• Year: 2011
• Volume: 49
• Pages: 49-64

Contributors

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Angela Arraste

• Lai 13, Tallinn University, Institute of Fine Arts, Tallinn, Estonia

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Iivi Zajedova

• Lai 13, Tallinn University, Institute of Fine Arts, Tallinn, Estonia

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Eha Ruutel

• Lai 13, Tallinn University, Institute of Fine Arts, Tallinn, Estonia