Vanemuine Cultural Society
Estonian cultural organization
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Vanemuine Cultural Society (Estonian: Vanemuine) is an Estonian cultural organization.[1]
The society was established on 24 June 1865 by the initiative of Johann Voldemar Jannsen. At the beginning, the society focused on choir music.[1]
In 1869, first Estonian Song Festival took place and the festival was organized by the society.[1]
In 1870, first theatrical activities were taken place. These activities were the start of Estonian-language theatre.[1]
In 1940, the society was closed.[1]
In 1944, the society's buildings were destroyed due to military activity.[1]
On 28 October 1994, the society re-established.[1]
As of 2005, the society has 140 members.[1]
See also
- Endla (organization)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "VANEMUISE SELTS". www.vanemuiseselts.ee. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
External links
- Official website
