PROGRAMME
16.00
· Introduction. Silver Tambur
· Welcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna
· e-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets
· Video call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov
· How can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss
· Music by Duo Ruut
17.00
· The programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots
· How the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna
· Video call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles
· Video call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival
17.45
· End-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints
· Musical finale by Duo Ruut
The estimated end of the event is at 18.00
PARTICIPANTS
Margus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister
Heilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director currently based in the USA
Erika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia
Fred Puss – genealogist, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center
Karel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles
Jalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!, Zetod), Ambassador of Tartu 2024
Mari Kalkun – singer, songwriter, composer and musician, Ambassador of Tartu 2024
Erni Kask – Head of International Relations, Tartu 2024
Annela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme, Tartu 2024
Anna Hints – author, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood, and composer
Duo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane
Silver Tambur – moderator
