Global Estonian Youth Step Forward for KESKUS Opening /// ÜENV noordelegaadid KESKUSe avamisel
- May 6
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Update/Teade #282
This summer, KESKUS International Estonian Centre and Global Estonian Youth Network partnered to invite youth delegates (ages 18–35) to apply for volunteer roles supporting the preparation and execution of the KESKUS opening festivities, August 15–23. /// Sel suvel tegid KESKUS International Estonian Centre ja Ülemaailmne Eesti Noortevõrgustik koostööd, et kutsuda noori delegaate (vanuses 18–35) kandideerima vabatahtlikeks rollideks, toetama KESKUSe avapidustuste ettevalmistust ja läbiviimist 15.–23. augustini.
The response was extraordinary: nearly 150 wonderful applications from Estonians and estophiles arrived from across the globe—from Seoul to Zurich, California to Saaremaa—demonstrating both the reach and vitality of the global Estonian community. Thirty-six of these exceptional candidates were interviewed by Kaisa Kasekamp (ÜENV lead) and Ellen Valter (KESKUS project lead). /// Vastukaja oli erakordne: ligi 150 suurepärast avaldust eestlastelt ja estofiilidelt üle kogu maailma – Soulist Zürichini, Californiast Saaremaani – mis näitab selgelt üleilmse eesti kogukonna ulatust ja elujõudu. Neist 36 väljapaistva kandidaatide hulgast said valitud ja intervjueeritud Kaisa Kasekamp (ÜENV juht) ja Ellen Valter (KESKUSe projektijuht) poolt
Ultimately, eleven candidates were selected for ten roles.That extra place reflects a strong collaboration with Metsaülikool forest retreat, which follows immediately after the KESKUS opening festivities. The partnership allows youth delegates to extend their engagement seamlessly from the opening festivities into Metsaülikool, strengthening continuity and community-building. ///Lõppkokkuvõttes valiti kümnele rollile üksteist kandidaati. See lisakoht peegeldab tugevat koostööd Metsaülikooliga, mis toimub vahetult pärast KESKUSe avapidustusi. Partnerlus võimaldab üht lisa noordelegaati ja kõikidel noortel delegaatidel jätkata oma osalust sujuvalt avapidustustelt Metsaülikooli, tugevdades järjepidevust ja kogukonna sidusust.
We will be introducing these outstanding young people in upcoming posts at www.estoniancentre.ca/news-events and in the KESKUS newsletter for which you can sign up on the homepage. Their initiative, experience, and commitment to Estonian heritage signal a promising future—one where culture is not only preserved, but actively advanced by the next generation. /// Tutvustame neid silmapaistvaid noori peagi www.estoniancentre.ca/news-events lehel ning KESKUSe uudiskirjas, millega saab liituda siin. Nende algatusvõime, kogemus ja pühendumus eesti pärandile annavad märku paljutõotavast tulevikust – sellisest, kus kultuuri mitte ainult ei säilitata, vaid ka aktiivselt edasi arendatakse järgmise põlvkonna poolt.
The KESKUS opening festivities are presented by Estonian Arts Centre. ///KESKUSe avapidustusi esitleb Estonian Arts Centre.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Integration Foundation, Estonian Foundation of Canada and Estonian Central Council in Canada. /// Täname südamest toetuse eest Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeeriumi Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse kaudu, Eesti Sihtkapitali Kanadas ning Eestlaste Kesknõukogu Kanadas.
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