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Apostolic journey of
His Holiness POPE FRANCIS
to Estonia
25 September 2018
Dear reader,
I am delighted to present this booklet for you
to learn a bit more about Estonia, its people,
and especially its Catholic community.
Pope Francis’ visit is a great joy and honour
for all of us. We have found it a challenge to
prepare for the papal visit, precisely because
of our small size. It is also a challenge for the Holy Father, who, in Estonia,
will encounter one of the smallest Catholic communities he has ever met
with, and in one of the least religious countries he has ever visited. But
the Holy Father himself tells us that the Catholic Church cannot stay in its
buildings — or in its traditional heartlands — and wait for the people to
come to it.
The Church has to reach everyone, and the Pope is leading by his example
in his visit to our country. Here, Pope Francis will speak to Estonia and
from Estonia to the half of humanity where the Catholic Church — and
often the Christian faith — has a very small presence. He will give us hope
and strength to be a seed of light and peace in our society.
I wish you a very pleasant stay in Tallinn, the capital of a country that,
despite its great sufferings and difficulties, found in its faith and its culture
the strength to remain united.
Since the 13th century, Estonia, as part of Old Livonia, has been blessed as
the Land of Mary, Terra Mariana. May the Mother of God accompany us on
this historic day that will be spent in Tallinn together with the successor
of Peter.
† Bishop Philippe Jourdan
Apostolic Administrator of Estonia
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Short overview of the Roman Catholic Church in Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Facts and figures of the Catholic Church in Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Programme of the Apostolic journey to Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Logo and motto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Information for accredited journalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Host broadcaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Press and Info centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Translation and speeches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Registration and tickets for main events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Websites and social media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9 reasons to visit Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Introduction
His Holiness Pope Francis will be making a one-day visit to Estonia on
Tuesday 25 September 2018.
Pope Francis is primarily visiting small nations who have suffered a great
deal in their history, which is why he has also chosen to visit and support
the Baltic States. The visit by His Holiness Pope Francis is also linked to
the centenary anniversary of the independence of the Baltic States.
His Holiness will be visiting Vilnius and Kaunas in Lithuania on
22&23 September, and Riga and Aglona in Latvia on 24 September,
before arriving in Tallinn on 25 September. Pope Francis will end his visit
here and then return to the Vatican.
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The visit of Pope Francis to Estonia is not a typical visit of a head of state.
Pope Francis is arguably among the most respected and loved world leaders
today. As well as being the head of Catholic Church, and despite having
no real physical power — the pope commands no army — Pope Francis
has moral and spiritual authority of the highest order. Since his election,
he has been the voice of those who live on the peripheries: the poor, the
abandoned, the unborn and those suffering from war and persecution.
The Pope himself has unique qualities as a person. Through his humility
and simplicity, we see a living example of Jesus’ teachings. His moral
authority comes not just through words but also through deeds. When the
Pope speaks, the world listens, as he is one of the few global leaders that
has the courage to call things by their proper name and also the strength
to lead by example. Pope Francis has clearly embraced John’s advice:
“Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in deed and in truth”
(1 Jn 3:18). During his visit, the Pope will remind us that we must put the
“least of these brothers and sisters” — the poor and the marginalised —
at the centre of our concerns, because this is the only way to love Christ:
“you did for me”. He will remind us that the Lord’s most powerful message
is mercy; that we have an obligation to protect our planet; that the youth
are the future of humanity, but at the same time, that we cannot forget our
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roots. He will, once more, call out for the unity of the Church, because the
scope of this trip is also ecumenical: that we all may be one (cf. Jh 17:21).
As the Successor of Saint Peter, the Pope of Rome has, first of all, a spiritual
mission — to take care of Christ’s flock until His second coming. Before
His Passion, Jesus said to Pete, “I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith
may not fail, and once you have recovered, you in your turn must strengthen
your brothers” (Lk 22:32). After His Resurrection, Jesus confirmed this
mandate when He told him, “Look after my sheep” (Jh 21:16). This is the
job of the Pope: not political or diplomatic, but pre-eminently religious.
Yet the Pope’s flock includes not only the Catholic Church, but also the
entire world. In Estonia, he will address not only Catholics, but also every
person of good will, all those wanting to hear him. The Pope will bring to
Estonia his message — which is, in fact, Christ’s message — of hope, peace
and fraternity. Those who will have the good fortune to meet with him
and hear him will notice how close and transparent he makes the joy of
the Gospel. For all those living in Estonia — Catholics, non-Catholics, and
even non-Christians — this is a very special occasion and a true blessing
from God. We would like you all to join us.
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Short overview of the
Roman Catholic Church in Estonia
The history of Catholicism in Estonia and Livonia dates back to the second
half of the 12th century. In 1215, Pope Innocent III dedicated Livonia and
Estonia to the Virgin Mary. Since then, Estonia has also been called Terra
Mariana, the Land of Mary (in Estonian: Maarjamaa).
In 1523, Martin Luther wrote a letter addressed “To the Chosen Beloved,
God’s Friends in Riga, Tallinn, Tartu and Livonia,” which marked the
start of the Reformation in Tallinn. In 1561, Tallinn swore allegiance to
the Protestant king of Sweden, while Tartu and the Livonian territories
were given to Poland in 1582. In 1625, the town of Tartu surrendered to
Swedish troops, and the Jesuits and Catholic clergy left the town.
In 1798, Tallinn’s Spanish garrison commander demanded a church for
his Catholic army. The newly established parish was placed under
the authority of the Mogilev Archdiocese. Parishes in other towns
were also founded during this period.
In 1914, shortly before the First World War, there were nearly 6,000
Catholics living in Estonia. In 1924, the Holy See established the
Apostolic Administration of Estonia. In 1936, for the first time
since the Reformation, the Catholic Church had a bishop in Tallinn,
Archbishop Eduard Profittlich, S.J.
During the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1991, Catholic organisations
were not granted authorisation or a meeting permit, nor were they
allowed to distribute Catholic literature. In addition, a large part of
the Church’s property was seized. After the decline in state pressure
in the 1970s, the number of church attendees rose again.
In 1993, Pope John Paul II visited Estonia.
In 2005, Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Philippe Jourdan as the
Apostolic Administrator in Estonia. There are about 6,000 Catholics
in Estonia today.
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Facts and figures of the
Catholic Church in Estonia
Estonia has a centuries-long Catholic past. There were periods in history
when the Church was oppressed, its activities were limited, or, even when
the doors of the Church were shut by the authorities, but the sacred
liturgical services did not cease during the centuries. In the Land of Mary,
there have always been Catholic clerics taking care of Catholic souls.
Religion in Estonia (2011):
Non-religious 54.14%
Eastern Orthodoxy 16.15%
Lutheranism 9.91%
Other Christians 2.00%
Other religions 1.25%
Undeclared 16.55%
Roman Catholic Church — 5,745 adherents (census data, 2000).
There are several active Catholic organisations in Estonia, including the
Prelature of Opus Dei, the Neocatechumenal Way community, and the
Redemptoris Mater diocesan priestly seminary.
In addition, the following orders have presences in Estonia: the Order of
Dominican Brothers; the Order of the Most Holy Saviour of Saint Bridget;
the Third Order of Saint Francis; the Congregation of Sisters of the
Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary; and the Order
of the Missionaries of Charity, or Mother Teresa Sisters.
In total, the following religious serve in Estonia (April 2018):
1 bishop,
15 priests,
18 dedicated order sisters and one Dominican brother-priest
related to orders.
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Apostolic journey of
His Holiness Pope Francis to Estonia
TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2018
8:15 Farewell at Vilnius International Airport
8:30 Departure by air from Vilnius International Airport for Tallinn
9:50 Arrival at Tallinn International Airport
Official welcome
10:15 Welcome ceremony on the Square in front of the Presidential
Palace in Kadriorg
10:30 Courtesy visit to the President in the Presidential Palace in
Kadriorg
11:00 Meeting with the civil Authorities, civil Society and the
Diplomatic Corps in the Rose Garden of the Presidential
Palace in Kadriorg
11:50 Ecumenical meeting with young people in Estonian
Evangelical Lutheran Kaarli Church. Artistic performances and
testimonials are planned, all culminating with an address to the
young people by Pope Francis himself.
13:00 Lunch with the papal entourage in the Convent of the Brigidine
Sisters in Pirita
15:15 Meeting with those assisted by the Charitable Works of the
Church in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
16:30 Holy Mass in Vabaduse (Freedom) Square
The Papal Mass will be the highpoint of the Pope’s visit to Estonia
It will be possible to watch a live broadcast of the Holy Mass on
screens set up in Vabaduse Square and Harju street.
People who are not registered are also invited to take part in the
Holy Mass in the areas especially designated for them.
18:30 Farewell ceremony at Tallinn International Airport
18:45 Departure by air from Tallinn International Airport for Rome
21:20 Arrival at Rome-Ciampino International Airport
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Vabaduse (Freedom) Square.
10Evangelical Lutheran Kaarli Church, floor plan.
11Logo and motto
In the logo for the visit, Pope Francis has, as a background, a golden
image of Maarjamaa — Terra Mariana. In the gold of the Holy See, there is
hope that the Pope’s spiritual power will also touch the people of Estonia.
The golden background and the white of the Pope’s habit, form the main
colours of the flag of the Holy See. White is a common colour in our flags,
demonstrating purity and peace. Pope Francis’ signature expresses his
wish to have a close connection with the people of this country.
The blue stylised Estonian national motif together with the cross expresses
the conviction that Christianity was not forced upon people in this region,
but is rather a natural and promising part of Estonia’s national heritage.
The motto of Pope Francis’ visit to Estonia was found from the opening
words of a well-known hymn, “Awake, my heart!” by Estonian composer
Cyrillus Kreek (1889–1962). Estonians are a singing people. Singing is
connected to every important occasion in the life of the nation, such as song
festivals, the Singing Revolution, and other notable events. What else could
express the essence and meaning of Pope Francis’ visit to Estonia better
than song lyrics? However, these words also have very deep meaning and
present a reality. Twenty-five years ago, when John Paul II visited Estonia,
his main message was, “Do not be afraid!” Estonia had just recently
regained her independence; a new world was founded on the ruins of the
Soviet Union. And all over Estonia, people were rediscovering religion and
their religious roots. Today, it is necessary for such a world pilgrim as Pope
Francis to encourage us with the words, “Awake, my heart!” And we hope
that his words in Estonia touch our hearts and remain in our souls.
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For Accredited journalists
All accredited journalists are welcome to cover the visit of His Holiness
Pope Francis to Estonia. Accreditation to cover Pope Francis’ visit to
Estonia is open from 18 June until 7 September. Journalists, photographers
and TV camera crew interested in covering the event should apply on
official website: www.paavsteestis.ee (for media).
POOLS:
POOL 1: 9:50 Arrival at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
(photo podium outside the airport)
POOL 2: 10:15 Official welcoming ceremony for His Holiness at the
Presidential Palace (press sector outside the palace)
POOL 3: 11:00 Reception in the Presidential Rose Garden
(press sector in Rose Garden)
POOL 4: 11:50 Ecumenical Youth Meeting at St. Charles’ Church
(press sector at church)
POOL 5: 16:30 Holy Mass at Freedom Square
(three-level press podium for media professionals)
POOL 6: 18.30 Departure from Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport
(photo podium outside the airport)
Note: We would also like media outlets to take into consideration that
due to the tight schedule of the visit, it is not possible for one media
representative to cover two consecutive events.
Formal attire is required for all events!
Journalist will need to book accommodation and arrange all logistical
issues themselves.
The main venues are in the city centre, and it is easier is move around on
foot!
15Host broadcaster
Estonian Public Broadcasting will broadcast all events related to
the papal visit online. Watch at Vatican Media, www.paavsteestis.ee
or www.err.ee.
For any other questions or concerns, including requests concerning
television and radio, archive material, and services offered by ERR to other
media, please use the general contacts for Estonian Public Broadcasting:
Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR)
Gonsiori 27, 15029 Tallinn, Estonia
Andres Arro, chief producer
andres.arro@err.ee
+372 506 3444
news@err.ee
http://news.err.ee
Editorial staff:
Dario Cavegn, managing editor
dario.cavegn@err.ee
+372 628 4575
or
Visit media coordinator:
Marge-Marie Paas, spokesperson
marge.paas@paavsteestis.ee
+372 528 6326
For more press and media information, please visit
www.paavsteestis.ee/en/home or contact Spokesperson of the Roman
Catholic Church in Estonia:
Marge-Marie Paas, marge.paas@paavsteestis.ee, +372 528 6326
Media Adviser, Foreign Ministry Communication Department:
Liisa Toots, liisa.toots@mfa.ee, +372 5342 4541
16Press and Info centres
Info centre:
One week prior to the Pope’s visit, there will be an Information Centre set
up at Vene 18, in the courtyard of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saints
Peter and Paul, which will be open from 17 to 26 September 2018. The
information desk will be open to answer all questions.
– Information about the programme and information materials
– Tickets
– Maps and tourist brochures
– Information about briefings
– Information about the Catholic Church in Estonia
– Practical information
Info centre
17Press Centre 1 (for VAMP):
The press centre will be located on the ground floor of the Palace Hotel at
Freedom Square, Vabaduse väljak 3.
The Press Centre will be open on 25 September 2018 from 10:00 to 19:00
local time.
Entry will be restricted to media professionals with a valid accreditation
badge.
Press Centre 2 (for all accredited journalists):
The second press centre for
all journalists will be open in
Tallinn’s Old Town, next to the
Catholic Cathedral, Vene 16.
The press centre will be open
from 22 to 25 September 2018,
from 9:00 to 19:00 local time.
Entry will be restricted to
media professionals with a
valid accreditation badge.
18Press centres will hold daily briefings. The schedule will be announced
at least 2 hours in advance on the official website. The pre-visit briefing
will on 24 September at 12:00 local time, and the final briefing on
26 September at 11:00 local time.
For all enquiries regarding technical requirements, please contact in
advance (if possible at least one day before the visit):
marge.paas@paavsteestis.ee
19Translation and speeches
The official speeches of the Pope and the President of Estonia will be
distributed beforehand with an EMBARGO for journalists.
If, for any reason, you have not received a copy, copies of the speeches will
be distributed at the information and press centres.
The speeches will be in Italian, English and Estonian.
Registration and tickets for main events
Tickets to the Papal Mass and the Ecumenical Youth Meeting
• In order to participate in the Papal Mass and the youth ecumenical
meeting, a ticket is required, which can be obtained by registering
in advance.
To register for the event, please visit the official website of the
Papal Visit: https://paavsteestis.ee/en/tickets/
• People of all faiths are welcome to attend the Papal Mass.
Nevertheless, in order to facilitate the celebration of Holy
Communion at the Mass, we kindly ask Catholics and non-Catholics
to register separately.
• Registration for the meeting with the youth is open for young people
aged 15 to 30. The number of tickets for this event is limited
and unfortunately, we cannot guarantee participation for all
those interested in it. Confirmation of participation will be sent to
those who have registered in September. However, Estonian Public
Broadcasting will host the youth meeting online, and it can be
watched live via Vatican media or on the following websites:
www.err.ee or www.paavsteestis.ee.
• People of all ages may register for the Mass, but each participant
(including babies) must have a ticket.
20• People in wheelchairs can attend both the Mass and the youth
meeting. To accommodate this, we ask people using wheelchairs to
enter a special comment in the registration form.
Catholics from Estonia (both Estonians and non-Estonians)
• Those Catholics that cannot register online may also register through
their congregation. We ask Catholics living in Tallinn to contact either
the office of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul or the Pirita Convent;
those living outside of Tallinn should contact their parish priests.
• Those who have already registered themselves through their parish
do not need to register again online.
• Catholics can also register non-Catholic family members or non-
Catholic friends with themselves.
PLEASE NOTE!
Those who have registered will receive their tickets via e-mail after
17 September. Tickets can be presented either as printouts or electronically.
From 17 September, an information centre will be open at the Cathedral
of Saints Peter and Paul (Vene 18, Tallinn), where those who cannot print
out tickets elsewhere can do it there.
Questions concerning registration and tickets: info@paavsteestis.ee
Websites and social media
Official website for the Pope’s visit: https://paavsteestis.ee/en/home/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paavsteestis/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/katolikuinfo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popeinest/
#popeinestonia #popefrancis
21TEAM: Bishop Philippe Jourdan, Apostolic Administrator, Estonia
admapost@online.ee
Lauri Bambus, State Protocol Department
lauri.bambus@mfa.ee
Helle-Helena Puusepp, General Coordinator of Visit
+372 502 6569, hellehelena@gmail.com
Dr. Marge-Marie Paas, Media Coordinator for Visit,
Spokesperson for Roman Catholic Church
+372 528 6326, marge.paas@paavsteestis.ee
Rev. Wodzislaw Szczepanik, Coordinator, Papal Mass Liturgy
+372 5555 8249, xwodek@gmail.com
Raul Ukareda, Technical producer, Papal Mass
+372 5556 0300, raul@cbagentuur.ee
Rev. Pedro Cervio, Coordinator, youth meeting
+372 5919 4844, pcervio@gmail.com
Lehari Kaustel, Producer, youth meeting
+372 5663 3002, lehari.kaustel@me.com
Rev. Igor Gavrilchik, Coordinator, youth meeting
+372 5564 1005, igorgvr@katoliku.ee
Rev. Severino Pizzanelli, Coordinator, youth meeting
+372 5859 6197, redemptorismater.tallinn@gmail.com
Rev. Alfonso Di Giovanni, Coordinator, beneficiaries meeting
+372 644 4242, ppkirik@gmail.com
Erik Salumäe, Coordinator, public sector event
+372 508 4203, eriksalumae@gmail.com
Liisa Toots, Media advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
+372 5342 4541, liisa.toots@mfa.ee
Eva Saar, Marketing
+372 5620 1109, eva@pipar.eu
Triin Lilleberg, Registration and homepage
+372 551 7064, info@paavsteestis.ee
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9 REASONS TO VISIT ESTONIA
CLEAN AND QUIET. Some areas of Estonia are
home to just 6.5 people per square kilometre,
and it is easy to find quiet, a scarce
commodity in other parts of the world.
The tap water is safe everywhere to drink.
Estonia ranks among the top of Europe
for air quality.
RICH IN NATURE. Half of the country is covered
with forests, about 20% with national parks.
There are more than 2000 km of hiking
trails, many of them in picturesque bogs.
Walk across the dramatic limestone cliffs
of northern Estonia or the lake-studded
hills of southern Estonia. Yachting and
bird watching attractions await visitors
along the 3800 km long coastline, with over
2000 islands and beautiful sandy beaches.
RICH IN HISTORY. Although the nation is
small in size — just over a million people
worldwide, less than the population of
New York’s Bronx borough or Beijing’s
Changping district — Estonians have a
unique language, different to those of
their Baltic friends in Latvia and Lithuania;
their own culture; and a centuries-old
tradition of university education.
24UNESCO LISTED. Tallinn’s mediaeval old
town, the lifestyle on the island of Kihnu and
its ancient traditions, smoke sauna rituals,
song and dance festivals incorporating the
world’s largest massed choir and dance
performance, Seto leelo in southern Estonia
fusing song and verbal improvisation —
you are welcome to experience all of these.
RELAXING. Back in the early 19th century, the
Russian imperial family took to spending
their summers at Estonian resorts.
Whether you are thinking about a few
morning laps in the pool, a day on the
water slides with the family, or spa
treatments using local sea mud, you will
find what you are looking for.
DELICIOUS. Modern Estonian cuisine is
characterised by a fusion of the latest
gastronomic trends and old traditions.
Small craft breweries, cosy cafes, and
home restaurants combined with top
Scandinavian restaurants offer seasonal
organically grown food and make a trip to
Estonia a true culinary adventure.
25INSPIRATIONAL. Estonia is home to more
than 200 festivals and major events,
covering music, film, art, folklore, and
sports. There are more than enough to fill
the entire calendar and occupy different
venues, including islands, bogs, lakes and
open fields. Many events and attractions
are designed for children, or are easy to visit
with kids.
SHORT DISTANCES. No need to choose
between city and nature when, thanks to the
short distances, you can easily have both.
Using the well-developed road network
and punctual train and bus connections,
it is easy to cross the country in just a few
hours, and almost every village has cosy
farmstays and inns.
EASY TO VISIT. Estonia is a safe destination in
a prime location, easy to reach from either
Scandinavia or Russia. The capital Tallinn
is just a four-hour drive from Riga and
five hours from St. Petersburg (an hour
by plane). The Finnish capital Helsinki is
reachable by ferry in just two hours, with
ports in the centre of both cities. Tallinn’s
Airport is probably the closest airport to
any city centre, with regular tram connections
to the heart of the capital.
26The Estonia 100 celebrations are in full swing!
The Republic of Estonia celebrated its 100th anniversary on February
24, 2018. However, no state is born in a day. To mark all the key events
leading and following Estonian statehood, the most important jubilee
of the country is celebrated for over three years, until February 2020.
However, the main year of celebrations is the anniversary year 2018.
The Estonia 100 program stretches across Estonia and beyond, consisting
of more than 2600 events and 1300 gifts. You can find them on the Estonia
100 website www.ev100.ee. The extensive program is shaped by the
people themselves, offering everyone in Estonia, Estonians abroad and
friends of the country many opportunities to come together, feel united
and celebrate.
Progress and innovation are as important for Estonia as traditions. After
all, we are the country of Skype and e-residency. The aim of finding
balance and synergy between the old and new, heritage and innovation is
our unfolding story and the idea behind Estonia 100 celebrations. At the
root of things is the deep connection to our history, at the top is a story of
future and possibility through development and new technologies.
During the anniversary year, Estonia will bring its culture to more than
30 places around the world. The biggest gift to Estonia for its centenary is
your time – visit us and experience it all yourself. Everyone is invited and
everyone is most welcome.
27• Estonia links Scandinavia, Central Europe and what lies to the east
• Estonia’s capital city of Tallinn is the best preserved mediaeval
city in Northern Europe
• Estonians speak Estonian ... as well as Russian, English, Finnish
and German
• Estonia is about 50% forest
• Estonia has a population of just 1.3 million but is larger than
Denmark and the Netherlands
• Estonia has over 2000 islands
• The Estonian Song Celebration dates back to 1869, attracting
tens of thousands of singers every 5 years
• Today, Arvo Pärt is the most performed living composer in the
world, lives in Estonia. He is a member of the papal Culture
Commision in Vatican. THE ARVO PÄRT CENTRE WILL OPEN ITS
DOORS TO THE PUBLIC ON 17 OCTOBER 2018.
28For more information, please visit: www.visitestonia.com
Emergency Number: 112
Text by: Marge-Marie Paas
Translation by: Tiiu Tälli
Editor by: Refiner Translations
Photos by: L’Osservatore Romano, Enterprise Estonia (EAS), Wikimedia,
St. Peter and St. Paul Congregation in Tallinn
Logo design and style by: Mari-Liis Bassovskaja
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