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Mari holiday Shorykyol
An attribute of the festival is the procession led by Vasli kugyza – grandfather Vasily (sometimes also known as Vasli kuva – grandmother, grandfather’s wife), who …
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‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’ nominated for international awards
The Estonian-made and co-produced documentary film ‘Smoke Sauna Sisterhood’, or ‘Savvusanna sõsarad’ in South Estonian has received much international attention. The movie, directed by Anna …
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Day of the Mari Hero
The day, celebrated on April 26, is one of the most interesting national holidays of Finno-Ugric peoples living in the Russian Federation. According to legend, …
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The Ethnic Science Award goes to linguist and anthropologist Roza Laptander
The Kindred Peoples’ Programme’s Ethnic Science Award goes to linguist and anthropologist Roza Laptander for her research on the silence of the Nenets “When we …
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The Nordic Pavilion Becomes the First Sámi Pavilion
Artists Máret Ánne Sara, Anders Sunna and Pauliina Feodoroff will represent Sápmi at the 2022 Venice Biennale. The Sámi artists Máret Ánne Sara, Anders Sunna …
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Estonia’s Soomaa region dugout boat culture added to UNESCO protection list
The building and use of expanded dugout tree boats in Estonia’s Soomaa region was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding …
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Dialogue: Mythology and Artificial Intelligence
SPONSORS: Kindred Peoples’ Programme, NGO Fenno-Ugria, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, Estonian National Culture Foundation, Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Estonia, Estonian …
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Video and photos: Abja-Paluoja celebrated with the Finno-Ugric peoples at the Mulgi party
According to Ave Grenberg, the main organizer of the party, the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture awarded to Abja-Paluoja has significantly increased both national …
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World Heritage Committee inscribes four cultural and one natural site on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee today added four sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List and one extension to an existing transnational natural site in Europe. The …
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Finno-Ugric Heritage Tourism Forum
The 1st Finno-Ugric Heritage Tourism Forum will be held on 30 July, 11-16, in Mulgimaa (Estonia). The International forum aims to stimulate exchanges and cooperation …
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Dowry of the Future
The virtual exhibition ‘Dowry of the Future’ is a three-part digital exhibition which was created for the VIII World Congress of Finno-Ugric Peoples, introducing the extensive application …
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VIII World Congress Hosts Unique Cultural Experiences in Tartu
The organizer reserves the right to change the programme. With some events the time still needs to be agreed. Apologies for the inconveniences. TIME PLACE …