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Peipsiland — having been at the crossroads of different powers for centuries— is a very peculiar area both culturally and linguistically. Our goal is to support networking between the different cultural and linguistic communities (Kodavere, Setomaa, Old Believer villages, Iisaku), exchanging of experiences and strengthening their representative associations. We engage young people to encourage them to explore and appreciate their traditional culture and learn the local dialects.
Preserving local languages, dialects is important because they connect and support the relationship between people, history, nature, and tradition, and create community unity and identity.
The project helps to introduce Peipsiland rich cultural and linguistic heritage to a large audience and to raise awareness of the need to preserve it. We also develop joint positions to maintain the language and cultural region of Peipsimaa.
The project is a preparation for the 2024 Year of Cultural Diversity announced by the Ministry of Culture.