May the fourth be with you.
This week, ahead of Europe’s Day, we would like to introduce you to some words that have fundamental meaning in Estonia and make up the essence of our country.
LIPP = flag
Did you know that the Estonian national flag was raised on the tower of Tall Hermann in 1918? Coincidentally, two of the ladies who sewed the very first Estonian flag in spring 1884, were also named Hermann (by their surname).
The Estonian national flag, the blue, black and white tricolour, represents the sky, the soil and the Estonians’ pursuit of light and happiness. In 1884 the Estonian Students’ Society adopted the flag as its own, and after Estonia declared its independence, it became the national flag.
The original 1884 flag can now be seen on a permanent display at the Estonian National Museum as part of the exhibition on formation of the Estonian state and identity. The identity that is also formed by our national language.
Today, the President of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid who has spoken about the importance of preserving the Estonian language and culture, will teach you the blue, black and white.
#time4estonia is Mon – Fri 4pm Estonian Embassy in London Facebook series where you can discover Estonian artists, writers, musicians, architecture, cities, museums, galleries, nature etc. We will give you a hint of Estonian language (eesti keel [ˈeːsti ˈkeːl]), our humour and Estonian spirit.
