Estonia’s Land of the Setos
Updated on October 6, 2025 by Meg Pier
Explore the traditions of the Setos of Estonia, an ethnic community on the Russian border known for leelo singing and colorful textiles.
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Thank you Meg Pier.
This weekend, I received an invitation to view a film called, “Self Made Cameraman”
(re:the first Estonian Cinema photographer- Passeuke) by Hardi Volmer. It was the first of three films, in the Baltic Film Festival, through Emerson College, in Boston, MA.
The interview before the film by Boston born, Lauris Stefans Lambergs and the Estonian, Hardi Volmer, helped in the understanding and appreciation of the Seto culture.
The film was delightful, entertaining and educational!
Your story, has now offered another layer of attachment and meaning to the Setos , as well. Thank you!
Next weekend, the second film, in the Baltic series (2021) will be from Latvia.
The weekend after that, being the final film in the series, will feature a Lithuanian movie.
Mary Ann April 5, 2021