01.10.2025
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UNESCO Chair to open an exhibition in Setomaa

maal vanast majast
Author: Yyhely Hälvin

As part of the Seto Week, an exhibition about endangered languages will open in the Setomaa region on October 6.

The exhibition is part of the international research project RISE UP, funded by the European Horizon program. In RISE UP, Estonia is represented by the UNESCO Chair on Applied Studies of Intangible Cultural Heritage (University of Tartu).

The project is about revitalizing endangered languages and safeguarding cultural diversity.

Exhibition

The Seto language exhibition focuses on five endangered languages that are at the core of RISE UP and their respective communities: Seto, Cornish, Aranese, Aromanian and Burgenland Croatian.

näituse kuulutus
Author: RISE UP Project


The exhibition is displayed in all five communities, one after the other. It also features an art work by one artist from each community. Setomaa is represented by Yyhely Hälvin.

Lianne Wilson (Cornish) – https://www.instagram.com/niwlenster/

Viktoria Ratasich (Burgenland Croatian) – https://www.instagram.com/viktoria_ratasich/

Ricard Novell (Aranese) – https://www.instagram.com/ricardnaturacultura/

Teano Kardula (Aromanian) – https://www.instagram.com/cardula007/

Yyhely Hälvin (Seto) – https://www.instagram.com/yyhely/


At the opening of the exhibition the dance group Lustiline, as well as the Seto Leelo choirs Verska Naase’a and Mar’atsäuk perfrom.

The exhibition remains open until the end of November.

English translation is available.

Learn more about the UNESCO Chair on Applied Studies of Intangible Cultural Heritage: homepage and Facebook.

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With this exhibition the UNESCO Chair also celebrates the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Poster for the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2025
Author: UNESCO