KESKfEST Valguspidu "Läbi päeva ja öö": from local song to global anthem 🇨🇦🇪🇪

KESKUS International Estonian Centre celebrates its homestretch "veidi veel" moment with Valguspidu (Festival of Light) August 22, 2026 in Toronto, with the "Läbi päeva ja öö" theme. Written by Peeter Kopvillem, this song speaks of the yearning for Estonia felt deeply by those born outside of Estonia. Ten years after his passing, his daughters perform what has become an anthem for diaspora Estonians. Sign up for the KESKUS newsletter to stay in the know about what's coming up next, with KESKUS International Estonian Centre, at www.estoniancentre.ca/newsletter