Independence Day at Toompea

Today marks the 90th Anniversary of the declaration of Estonian independence. As Sirli and I did last year, we went to Toompea castle , which is where the Estonian parliament is located, for the ceremony. Basically it involved watching the flag being raised on Tall Hermann Tower and singing the national anthem . Historically the flag flying atop Tall Hermann has signified the power who rules Estonia, so it means something to Estonians that they can put their flag up there now days. The weather was quite mild this year, which was a relief as I thought I had frostbite last year!

Outside Toompea Castle with the Estonian flag.

Sirli with the flag, Kaarli Church in the background.
The flag in the foreground is an example of the type
of flag that is put up outside every building today.

If anyone is bored, here are some interesting articles just published about Estonia.

1. The normally Russian favouring BBC may finally begin to see it Estonia's way.
   
2. A good article about Independence Day.
   
3. A very interesting article from the Telegraph about cyber crime/terrorism, and the role estonia is playing it its prevention. If you read any of these, read this one.