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Volleyball and Basketball, added 2 November, 2007
Come and enjoy a fun day of playing volleyball and basketball, we invite all ages and sexes to come and participate on the 30/12/2007 9am – 4pm.
Volleyball
This years competition will follow the successful format started in Sydney during the XXI Eesti Päevad festival. Teams will comprise 4 a side with at most 2 players available for substitution.
Games will be based on 2 time limited halfs, with points accumulating for both halfs. At this stage we are looking at 10 or 15 minute halfs depending on number of teams registered. We encourage all teams to be a mixture of males and females, though all team registrations will be accepted.
Basketball
We are hoping that this year we will have more interest in basketball, team numbers will be the same, ie 5 a side. Games will be based on either 2 10min or 15 min halfs depending on the number of teams registered. Once again we encourage mixed teams, but if enough interest we will have a male and a female competition.
Venue to be confirmed.
A minimal registration fee will apply per team, or participant. This will be determined once the numbers are known, we do not envisage more that $5 per person. More information will be provided once numbers are determined.
Registration – By 7th December 2007
Please provide your interest in participating in the day, be it as a team or as an individual. We will provide all individuals a team to play in.
Please provide Team Names and names of all team members by 7th December 2007 to:
Rein Valling
Email: rvalling@bigpond.net.au
Mob: 0409 963 950
Bus: 03 9624 0264
Rein Valling
Polo Shirts , added 2 November, 2007
Polo shirts will be available for sale by pre order only. Orders will need to be placed by 23rd November, cost of the polo shirts will be $28, the shirts are a CoolDry fabric in Navy Blue. The following sizes are available
Childs |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
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Ladies |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
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Mens |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
XXL |
XXXL |
XXXXL |
Pre Payment will not be required, payment will be required when the shirts are picked up. The shirts will be available from Eesti Maja from 27th December. Please contact Rein Valling for your order, please include sizes and the number of shirts that you require.
Rein Valling
Email: rvalling@bigpond.net.au
Mob: 0409 963 950
Bus: 03 9624 0264
Rein Valling
Kabaree/Cabaret, added 2 November, 2007
The first night of Eesti Paevad 2007 will see the return of "DR Mik" for his farewell tour which will involve a dinner dance and show. The brief show will highlight excerpts from his past shows and introduce some new discoveries. During the evening a scrumptious smorgasbord will be served and dance music provided by Andrew Nolte and his orchestra, an 11 piece show band playing music from the 30's and 40's. Book early for a 'swinging time'!
Matti Kivivali
Folkdancing, added 2 November, 2007
 Folkdancing has been part of the Estonian Festival format since its inception in the 1950’s. Performances have occurred in various cities, venues and locations usually to a traditional theme. This year it will be no different. In keeping with tradition, folkdancing will once again grace the floor at Eesti Maja, Melbourne on Saturday 29.12.2007.
Over 60 dancers from Adelaide, Thirlmere, Sydney and Melbourne will be strutting their stuff to traditional dance music as well as popular songs of the past. There will be familiar dances that can be expected at such an event together with newer numbers created in recent times.
Come and follow the travels of a swallow in it flys throughout Eesti and observes the events occurring below in a two hour show.
Starting time is 6.00 pm. The performance will be followed by a disco so you will all have a chance to twinkle your toes to the music of a DJ who can cover the interests of all ages and tastes. Refreshments and a light meal will also be available for purchase.
See you there!
Matti Kivivali
XXII EESTI PÄEVAD 2007 Golf Tournament, added 31st October, 2007
28/12/2007 1st Tee Off 9am
29/12/2007 1st Tee Off 9am
The competition will be devided into three events based on the Stableford scoring system. Each day there will be a winner based on their Stableford score for those golfers that cannot attend both days, and we will have an overall winner based on the the two days scores. For those competing on both days they will also be eligible to win the daily comp as well. We will also have a number of closest to the pin each day. Either a registered or social handicap needs to be provided. Social Handicaps will be capped at 27 as this is the maximum registered handicap.
Limited edition Eesti Päevad Golf Shirts are available but an order with your Golf registration is required, the cost of the shirts will be $28, if you would like a Golf Shirt you will need to provide your shirt size, payment will be accepted when you arrive to play golf.
The cost of the game will be $30, payment will be required on the day. Please arrive by 8.30am so that payment and shirts can be distributed.
We would like people to register and provide shirt sizes by the 16th November, so that we can confirm numbers. Registration can be provided by email or contact by phone to either:
Rein Valling : rvalling@bigpond.net.au Mob 0409 963 950
Matti Poldoja : mattip@alphalink.com.au Mob 0425 757 818
The venue will be the Yarra Bend Golf Course, details below.
Yarra Bend Golf Course, Yarra Bend Road Fairfield VIC 3101 (Melway Ref: 2D G6) 18 Holes, Par 70, ACR 68.6, 5538m
 Description courtesy of iseekgolf.com.
The Yarra Bend Golf Course is situated in Yarra Bend Park, only 4 kms from the Melbourne CBD. The majestic Yarra River hugs the edges of this scenic course, providing picturesque views of the river and rocky cliffs.
Well known as one of Melbourne’s premier public courses for years, Yarra Bend features the highest quality greens and sculptured fairways. The course provides different levels of challenge to satisfy the avid golfer, whilst providing an enjoyable game for beginners.
A feature of the course are the par 3 holes. These holes provide an opportunity for you to quest for the perfect tee shot straight to the elevated greens. If you are short from the tee, an exciting up-and-down approach is needed to hit the green.
On the par 4 holes (2nd, 6th 12th and 15th), your drive will be over a small crest. Follow your ball down and see the hole open up to a sunken green, with a backdrop of steep escarpments, the river and bushland.
Rein Valling
Eesti Köök, added 31st October, 2007
It’s time to share the secrets of the kitchen …with the family! Teams to be made up of family members of at least 2 generations. Traditional ingredients, reflecting recipes handed down through the family. Guest speaker to share age old tricks to smoking meats in the back yard.
For Eesti Köök 2007 information contact:
Rein Valling 0409 963 950,
Email: rvalling@bigpond.net.au
Eesti Köök will take place on 31st December 2007, from 10am – 1pm.
Rein Walling
Eesti-Kart Grand Prix, added 6th August, 2007
As follow-up to the successful Go-Kart event held during the Sydney Eesti Paevad in 2005, the Melbourne committee will be scheduling the 2nd Eesti Päevad Eesti-Kart Grand Prix on 31st December from 9.30am-1pm.
Held at AceKarts in Sunshine, there will be two defined programs, the first is a race program for those participants 18yrs and over (Silverstone Grand Prix), and the second will be a driving session for participants under the age of 18yrs (Arrive ‘n’ Drive).
The Eesti-Kart Grand Prix will be a fast paced and fun event that can be enjoyed by all ages and we encourage all to either participate or come and watch!
To register your interest in participating or for further information contact Rein Valling at rvalling@bigpond.net.au or Imbi Knappstein at miss_imbi@hotmail.com
Download the Eesti-Kart Grand Prix Fact Sheet.
Rein Valling
tri-kolour, added 10th July 2007
The 2007 Eesti Päevad in Melbourne will again present an exhibition of paintings.
Paintings produced by artists who are connected by family with Estonia, and born in three different countries: Estonia, Germany and Australia.
Paintings produced by artists born during three different eras of history; before, during and after World War II.
And the art works of course will have themes and styles which come in multiples of three.
 MEMORIES OF WINTER;
Again I strolled the streets of old Tallinn.
Nearly sixty years had passed.
I did not see the eerie dark shadows,
I did not see the snow.
The snow had not yet come,
The dark shadows had long gone.
I imagined the snow.
TALLINN’S HILLS
I do not remember Tallinn’s horizons,
I was too small to discern,
Were they undulating, peaked or flat.
Tallinn to me but remained,
A collection of familiar shapes,
Of familiar feelings,
Of echoes of a world that I left behind.
Shapes of smallish buildings,
Which once appeared big to a child.
Shapes of a creative culture ,
Which was never left behind.
Feelings of flight and flurry,
For many years to remain dissected,
In the more urgent need to survive.
From a new and lofty tower,
I can now see the horizon:
It is no longer flat.
Not made of endless pastures,
But of towering apartment blocks.
Blocks made of steel and concrete,
Blocks home to a new culture,
Those pastures have all gone.
We all look forward to meeting you at the STEPS Gallery in Lygon Street, Carlton. The details of the exhibition opening and the exhibition times will be included in the ‘Eesti Päevad’ catalogue.
Mai Maddisson (Secretary)
Welcome, added 8th July 2007
Welcome to the new web site for the XXII Estonian Festival, to be held in Melbourne in December 2007. PLease check back here regularly for information on the festival, including program of events, tickets, maps and news
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