On Saturday, 10 May, residents of Narva and other regions of Ida-Viru County are invited to a family day to discover European cultures together. Renowned people from Ida-Viru County and elsewhere, who will offer free educational and entertaining activities, help participants on the path to exciting discoveries.
The family day is organised by the Integration Foundation as part of Europe Week. The foundation has previously offered the residents and visitors of Ida-Viru County numerous opportunities for shared experiences through the unique projects of the Estonian Language House.
According to Anna Farafonova, Head of the Estonian Language House, the family day is an opportunity to celebrate how much we truly have in common. ‘Our Narva, Ida-Viru County, Estonia, and Europe are home to thousands of people and hundreds of communities. The resulting cultural diversity has become part of our daily lives. We plan to come together in the creative heart of Narva to understand our differences and similarities through shared activities and thereby become even closer – all the while having fun in a way that is common for family gatherings,’ explained Anna Farafonova.
The activities of the family day on the premises and in the outdoor area of Narva Art Residence (NART) are free of charge. From noon to 5 p.m., a range of educational and fun activities will take place to help discover European cultures with the whole family.
According to Jevgeni Timoštšuk, who is organising the family day, the event is the perfect opportunity to get together with family and friends. ‘Exciting activities and unique experiences await both younger and older members of the family. For example, renowned storyteller Polina Tšerkassova will take listeners into a world of fairy tales and stories from different European peoples. The talented performer Sylvain Oulala will teach juggling and other circus secrets. Experienced freestyle footballer Eno Lints will teach spectacular football tricks that develop your dexterity and help to win the game. The whole family can also get hands-on in the community garden and sing along with the tandem choir of the Estonian Language House. The family day will culminate with a lively concert by the beloved band Curly Strings,’ added Jevgeni Timoštšuk.
The programme and performers of the family day can be found on the website of the Integration Foundation and on the social media page of the Estonian Language House. The event is one of the regional activities organised by the Estonian Language House of the Integration Foundation in Ida-Viru County within the framework of the EU Cohesion Policy measure ‘Supporting community activities that promote integration’.
Family Day
Saturday, 10 May 2025
Narva Art Residence (NART), 18 Joala Street
12.00 p.m. Start of the family day
12.00–3.00 p.m. Workshops in the outdoor area and indoors
3.00–4.00 p.m. Performance of the tandem choir in the outdoor area and singing together
4.00–5.00 p.m. Concert of the headliner Curly Strings in the outdoor stage
5.00 p.m. End of the family day
