We can see traditional Muhu dances performed by the group “Ätses”, who is accompanied by a singing and instrumental group “Laulusõbrad” that also performs some songs on their own. /---/ The dance group “Ätses” performs social dances which were popular in Muhu at the beginning of the 20th century. (“DVD Traditional songs, dances and song games of Muhu island”, Rüütel 2015: 28)
In 1994, I visited Kihnu island with the Estonian Television crew to record material for the television program “People of Kihnu” (“Kihnlased”). During the celebrations of Kihnu days performed a folk dance group from Muhu – “Ätses”, who presented authentic Muhu dances, and “Laulusõbrad” – an ensemble from Muhu /---/. This is the only video recording in color with sound. The major part of it was included into the DVD selection. (On collection circumstances and purposes, Rüütel 2016: 27)
Folk dance group “Ätses”. Recorded by I. Rüütel, R. Murusalu, R. Lillma, E. Potter in 1994.
Editors Janika Oras, Kadi Sarv
Translation into English Inna Feldbach, Olga Ivaškevitš
Project co-ordinator Risto Järv
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Cover photo “Kuivastu Harbour in the early 20th century. Steamship “General Suvortsev” (on the left) and Muhu sailboat uisk (on the right)”. 1910–1919, Saaremaa Museum, SM F 3761:1514 F.
Published materials originate from following archives: Estonian Folklore Archives of Estonian Literary Museum, Estonian National Museum, Saaremaa Museum, Film Archives of National Archives and Estonian Film Institute.
We would like to thank the following contributors for their help in personal information specification: Mihkel Jürisson, Martin Kivisoo, Meelis and Marti Mereäär, Muhu Pärandikool, Helmut Noot, Airi Nõmm, Leena Peegel, Ago Rullingo, Irena Tarvis, Heiske Tuul, Tiiu Tuust, Kadri Tüür and Viia Väli.
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Ministry of Education and Research (IUT22-4)
The European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (Centre of Excellence in Estonian Studies)
The Cultural Endowment of Estonia
ELM Scholarly Press, 2018
© and ℗ Estonian Literary Museum, 2018
© Ingrid Rüütel
ISBN 978-9949-586-77-6
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Editor Janika Oras
Translation into English Inna Feldbach
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