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Punch on: Open thread 14/03/2011

by Lucy Kippist

14 Mar 05:00am

Filed under: Estonia, Mother Tongue Day, Open Thread

103 comments

It might be just another Monday for us, but Estonians will be celebrating Mother Tongue Day.

Among those kicking up their heels will be supermodel Carmen Kass, the blonde pin-up for J’Adore perfume.

She's the one in the middle. Photo: Richard Cisar-Wright.

And celebrated composer, Arvo Pärt.

So, what’s on your mind today? Share it here. Especially if you can speak Estonian.

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