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Vabamu is building an exhibition platform to reach each county and every Estonian in two years, supporting the modern museum experience outside Tallinn free of charge.
For many people, democracy, the functioning of society and the role of citizens are overlooked compared with day-to-day life. Summer 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the restoration of independence of Estonia, prompting increased interest in our republic. The upcoming anniversary is an excellent opportunity to consider the changes that have taken place over the past 30 years and their cause, substance and meaning. The travelling exhibition looks back at the restoration of independence and the past 30 years and shows the importance of each person in building and maintaining a democracy. We want to show people that establishing an independent democracy was no coincidence and it required those with the will and skills to cooperate and seize the moment to restore independence. This exhibition highlights that, had we remained passive citizens, our country and society would be very different. It is inspiring and gives hands-on experience of the rights and obligations of citizens.
The exhibition includes a programme of talks and training sessions on democracy to give citizens practical insight how to participate and contribute to everyday functioning of democracy.