Intercultural Dinners - Kultuuriköök

08/09/2026

Two traditions. Two faces of Italy. One journey through dance.🇮🇹💃🕺
Italy’s cultural richness is not only found in its famous cities and cuisine. Across the country, different communities have developed their own music, dances, rituals and ways of coming together.

🏔️ From the Alps of Piedmont, we’ll discover Occitan folk dances — traditions rooted in the cultural heritage of the Occitan valleys, where dance has long been a way to celebrate, connect and keep community traditions alive.

☀️🌊 From Salento, in the south, we’ll enter the energetic world of pizzica and tarantella, and explore the fascinating tradition of tarantism — a ritual involving music, repetitive movement and dance, historically associated with release and healing.

From communal mountain dances to the intense rhythms of the Mediterranean, we’ll explore how movement can carry stories, identity, tradition and collective experience.

🎥 Here’s a little taste of the Occitan dances you’ll experience in the workshop!
📅 19, 20 & 27 September 2026
⏰ 16:00–17:30
📍 Rahvaülikool Vanalinna maja, Vene tn 6
🌍 English (Estonian translation available)
💰 FREE
💃 No previous dance experience needed
👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/oFVa3eXxfjWRuHWW6

The event is part of the programme of Tallinn National Minority Days.
Tallinn National Minority Days will take place in Tallinn from 19 to 27 September 2026.

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Kaks traditsiooni. Kaks Itaalia piirkonda. Üks tantsuline rännak.🇮🇹💃🕺
Itaalia kultuuriline rikkus ei seisne ainult kuulsates linnades ja toidus. Erinevates piirkondades on kujunenud oma muusika, tantsud, rituaalid ja kogukonnatraditsioonid.

🏔️ Piemontes Alpides avastame oksitaani rahvatantse – traditsioone, mis on seotud kohaliku kultuuripärandiga ning mille kaudu on tähistatud, suheldud ja hoitud kogukonna sidemeid.

☀️🌊 Salentos Lõuna-Itaalias sukeldume pizzica ja tarantella energiasse ning tutvume tarantismi põneva traditsiooniga – muusika, korduva liikumise ja tantsuga seotud rituaaliga, mida seostati ajalooliselt vabastamise ja tervenemisega.

📅 19., 20. & 27. september 2026
⏰ 16:00–17:30
📍 Rahvaülikool Vanalinna maja, Vene tn 6
🌍 Üritus on inglise keeles eesti keelse tõlkega
💰 TASUTA!
👉 Registreerimise link: https://forms.gle/oFVa3eXxfjWRuHWW6

Üritus on osa Tallinna Rahvuskultuuride Päevade programmist.
Tallinna Rahvuskultuuride Päevad toimuvad Tallinnas 19.–27. septembril 2026.

03/09/2026

From the highest valleys of the Alps in the north to the sun-baked lands of Salento in the south, we will experience two very different faces of Italian culture — through music, folklore, stories and dance.

🏔️ High in the valleys of Piedmont, we will discover the world of Occitania. We will move together to the sounds of traditional instruments and experience the connecting power of community dances.

☀️🌊 Then we travel south into the world of pizzica and tarantella — fiery dances connected to celebration, community and the fascinating tradition of tarantism, where rhythm and movement can become trance-like, cathartic and healing.

From mountains to sea, from communal dances to wild Mediterranean rhythms, we will jump into history, myth, folklore and movement, exploring traditions that reach back centuries and discovering how they continue to shape the cultural landscape of Italy today.

👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/oFVa3eXxfjWRuHWW6

💃 Facilitator: Mattia Dossetto
Event is free of charge!
🌍 The event is in English. Estonian translation is available.

📅 19, 20 & 27 September, 16:00–17:30
📍 Rahvaülikool Vanalinna maja (Vene tn 6)
💃 No dance experience required

This event is part of the programme of Tallinn National Minority Days.
Tallinn National Minority Days will take place in Tallinn from 19 to 27 September 2026.
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Rända läbi Itaalia kultuuri – Põhja-Itaalia Alpide orgudest kuni Lõuna-Itaalia Salentoni! Avastame muusika, folkloori, ajaloo ja liikumise kaudu kahe väga erineva Itaalia kultuuri mitmekesisust.

🏔️ Piemontes tutvume oksitaani rahvatantsudega ning kogeme traditsiooniliste rühmatantsude ühendavat jõudu.

☀️🌊 Seejärel liigume lõunasse, pizzica ja tarantella maailma – tuliste rütmide ning põneva tarantismi traditsiooni juurde, kus muusika ja liikumine võivad muutuda transilaadseks, katartiliseks ja tervendavaks.

👉 Registreerimislink: https://forms.gle/oFVa3eXxfjWRuHWW6
🆓 Tasuta
🌍 Inglise keeles, eestikeelne tõlge võimalik
📅 19; 20; 27.09 16:00–17:30
📍 Rahvaülikooli Vanalinna maja, Vene tn 6
💃 Varasem tantsukogemus pole vajalik

See üritus on osa Tallinna Rahvusvähemuste Päevade programmist, mis toimub 19.–27.09.2026.

27/08/2026

Join us to discover Iranian flavours, music, games, calligraphy and dance!

🍽️ MENU
• Mirza Ghasemi – a smoky traditional Gilani dish made with grilled eggplant, tomatoes, garlic and eggs, served with Iranian bread, fresh herbs and vegetables

• Nan-o Panir-o Sabzi – a modern finger-food version of the classic Iranian combination of bread, cheese and fresh herbs, topped with feta, cream cheese, walnut, cherry tomato and basil

• Persian saffron ice cream – with cream, rose water and pistachios

• Persian tea – black tea with cardamom and dried rose petals, served with saffron Nabat

🎶 CULTURAL PROGRAMME
🌸 Gol ya Pooch – a traditional Iranian guessing game played for generations at family and social gatherings.

✍️ Persian calligraphy – have your name written in Persian, try writing it yourself and take your creation home as a memory.

🥁 Iranian music – Behnaz will also introduce us to a traditional Iranian musical instrument.

💃 Iranian group dance – we will end the evening with a simple and joyful Iranian dance that everyone can join!

💶 Participation fee: 10€
⏰ 5.09
👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/xZVLbVG1Pk9MtYB69
The event is supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department and Tallinn Migration Centre.
Thank you to Hani Modiri Tannaz Alinezhad Monireh Dehghan .sh.m vahid forghani !
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Tule avasta Iraani maitseid, muusikat, mänge, kalligraafiat ja tantsu!

🍽️ MENÜÜ
• Mirza Ghasemi – Gilani roog grillitud baklažaani, tomati, küüslaugu ja munaga
• Nan-o Panir-o Sabzi – suupisteted feta, toorjuustu, kreeka pähkli, kirsstomati ja basiilikuga
• Pärsia safranijäätis – koore, roosivee ja pistaatsiapähklitega
• Pärsia tee – kardemoni ja kuivatatud roosiõitega must tee

🎶 KULTUURIPROGRAMM
🌸 Gol ya Pooch – traditsiooniline Iraani arvamismäng
✍️ Pärsia kalligraafia – Sinu nimi pärsia kirjas
🥁 Iraani muusika – Behnaz tutvustab meile Iraani traditsioonilist muusikainstrumenti.
💃 Iraani rühmatants – õhtu lõpetame lihtsa ja lõbusa Iraani tantsuga!

💶 Osalustasu: 10€
⏰ 5.09
👉 Registreerimise link: https://forms.gle/xZVLbVG1Pk9MtYB69
Sündmust toetavad Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet ning Tallinna Migratsiooniamet

24/08/2026

Our next cultural journey: Iran! ✨

Join us for an evening filled with Iranian flavours, music, games, calligraphy and dance! 🍽️🎶💃

Taste Mirza Ghasemi, Nan-o Panir-o Sabzi, Persian saffron ice cream and cardamom-infused Persian tea. You can also enjoy the traditional Gol ya Pooch game, Persian calligraphy, Iranian music and a group dance.

💶 Participation fee: 10€
📍 Limited spots available
👉 Registration link https://forms.gle/xZVLbVG1Pk9MtYB69

A huge thank you to our wonderful representatives of Iranian culture for bringing rhis evening to life throught their knowledge, skills and stories!
Hani Modiri Tannaz Alinezhad Monireh Dehghan .sh.m vahid forghani

The event is supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department and Tallinn Migration Centre.
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Järgmine kultuurirännak: Iraan! ✨

Tule veeda meiega õhtu täis Iraani maitseid, muusikat, mänge, kalligraafiat ja tantsu! 🍽️🎶💃

Proovime traditsioonilist Mirza Ghasemit, Nan-o Panir-o Sabzit, Pärsia safranijäätist ja kardemoniga Pärsia teed.

Lisaks ootavad sind traditsiooniline Gol ya Pooch mäng, pärsia kalligraafia, Iraani muusika ja ühine rühmatants.

💶 Osalustasu: 10€
📍 Kohtade arv on piiratud
👉 Registreerimise link https://forms.gle/xZVLbVG1Pk9MtYB69

Suur aitäh meie imelistele Iraani kultuuri esindajatele, kes aitavad selle õhtu teieni tuua!
vahid forghani .sh.m Monireh Dehghan Tannaz Alinezhad Hani Modiri

Sündmust toetavad Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet ning Tallinna Migratsioonikeskus.

06/08/2026

⚽🌍 Intercultural Dinners World Cup
Missed our events? We missed you too! 💙

Before we kick off a new season of Intercultural Dinners, let’s get together for something a little different...
Football! ⚽

Let’s bring back the spirit of the World Cup—except this time, we’re the ones playing!

Don’t worry, this isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about spending a fun afternoon together, meeting new people, reconnecting with familiar faces, and celebrating the friendships that make our community so special.
Whether you’ve joined one of our dinners before or you’re completely new, everyone is welcome! Feel free to bring your friends along too.

If we get enough registrations, we’ll organise a friendly match (5 vs 5 or 7 vs 7), depending on the number of participants.
📍 Group size: 10–18 participants
💙 Free to join
⚽ All skill levels are welcome
Register through the link in our bio. Registrations will close as soon as all spots are filled, so don’t wait too long!
📅 Possible dates: 17–20 August (final date to be confirmed, based on availability)
🕔 Kick-off: After 17:00

See you on the pitch! 🌍⚽

30/06/2026

In May, we celebrated the first anniversary of Intercultural Dinners🥳
What a beautiful and meaningful journey it has been—filled with great food, exciting discoveries, warm connections, laughter, and shared experiences.

Over the past year, our kitchen became a gateway to many corners of the world. Together, we explored new flavours, learned traditions, listened to stories, and danced to different rhythms. Each event reminded us that food is much more than what is on our plate—it is a way to connect, understand, and celebrate one another.

This project is built on connection and made by people, for people. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our events with curiosity, openness, and enthusiasm. And the most heartfelt thank you to the wonderful people who dedicated their time and energy to co-create these experiences and represent their countries in such personal, authentic, and inspiring ways.

These ten events are a reflection of all of you. Each one has been unique.

See you again in September for new cultures, new stories, and new connections.

Huge thank you to the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department for making the events possible and Tallinn Migration Centre for support!
.souto .yangilari

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Mais tähistasime Kultuuriköögi esimest sünnipäeva🥳 See on olnud ilus teekond täis toitu, lugusid, naeru ja tähendusrikkaid kohtumisi. Aasta jooksul avas meie köök ukse paljudesse kultuuridesse, tuletades meelde, et toit ühendab inimesi.
Aitäh kõigile, kes osalesid ja need õhtud koos lõid! Nüüd teeme suvepausi ja kohtume septembris uute kultuuride ja lugudega🤍

Suur tänu Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiametile, kes tegid sündmuse võimalikuks ja Tallinna Rändekeskusele toetuse eest!

22/06/2026

Long before Italy existed as a nation, the mountain valleys of Occitania were connected by a shared language, music, poetry, and dance. Stretching across parts of today’s Italy, France, and Spain, Occitania developed a rich cultural heritage shaped by alpine landscapes, village life, and strong community bonds.

It was also the homeland of the troubadours, medieval poet-musicians whose songs of love, nature, and human connection influenced European culture for centuries.

For generations, Occitan dances brought people together during festivals, celebrations, and seasonal gatherings. Young and old would meet in village squares to dance, share stories, and strengthen the social fabric of their communities.

Today, these traditions continue to live through Bal Folk and the Occitan folk revival of the Italian Alps. More than performances, these dances remain living spaces of connection—where strangers become partners, generations meet, and ancient traditions continue to bring people together.

Supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department and Tallinn Migration Center. Thank you to our representatives: shining , leader and for the support from Italy with folk dances!☀️

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Juba ammu enne Itaalia kujunemist ühendasid Oksitaania mägiorge ühine keel, muusika, luule ja tants. Oksitaani tantsud tõid inimesi kokku pidustustel ja kogukonnaüritustel ning aitasid tugevdada ühtekuuluvustunnet. Tänapäeval elavad need traditsioonid edasi Bal Folki liikumises, kus tants ühendab erinevaid põlvkondi ja kultuure.

Üritust toetab Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet ning Tallinna Migratsioonikeskus.

16/06/2026

🧉The Guaraní people have drunk mate for centuries — a plant, a fire, a circle of people.
A democratic ritual, which bridges social gaps and everyday routines thorugh everyone becoming equal. It gives steady energy from mateína and antioxidants. Hot or iced, it’s about slowing down, allowing a shared space of trust to naturally unfold, and turning a simple gathering into a conversation. Accepting mate means you’re staying. It’s an invitation as much as a drink.

💃 The chacarera comes from the northwest of Argentina — from Santiago del Estero and Tucumán, where the land is wide and dry and the music carries far.
It is one of the oldest folk dances where partners never touch. It lives in the space between people — the approach, the retreat, the eye contact held a beat too long. Once it was a subtle way of flirting: a step closer and a turn away. It’s about attention, not steps — reading the other and the distance.

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🧉Guaraní rahvas on joonud mate’t sajandeid. See on demokraatlik rituaal, mis muudab kõik osalejad võrdseks. Mate annab stabiilset energiat mateiini ja antioksüdantide kaudu. Kuumalt või jääga juues on oluline aeglustumine ja ühine usaldusruum. Mate vastuvõtmine tähendab, et sa jääd. See on sama palju kutse kui jook.

💃Chacarera on Põhja-Argentinast pärit üks vanimaid rahvatantse, kus partnerid ei puuduta teineteist. Kunagi oli see peen flirtimise viis: samm lähemale ja pööre eemale. Oluline ei ole sammud, vaid tähelepanu — teise inimese ja distantsi lugemine.

27/05/2026

Here are the most beloved homemade flavors and traditions of Argentina that you can come and learn to do yourself in the upcoming Argentina Dinner! 🇦🇷❤️

🥟 MENU
• Empanadas de carne — traditional hand-made pastries filled with seasoned beef
• Chimichurri — Argentina’s iconic herbal sauce full of fresh flavors and spices
• Chocotorta — the nostalgic Argentine dessert with chocolate biscuits, coffee, and dulce de leche

🎶 CULTURAL ACTIVITY
Discover the ritual of Mate — a symbol of friendship, conversation, and slowing down together. We’ll also learn Chacarera, a traditional folk dance where individual steps come together into one shared rhythm.

Sign up for the Argentina Dinner — spots are limited!
👉 Link in bio

A big thank you to and for bringing us on this wonderful journey!

Participation fee: 10€
Supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department and Tallinn Migration Center.
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Uudista, missugusi Argentiina kõige armastatumaid koduseid maitseid ja traditsioone saad ise õppida tegema järgmisel üritusel! 🇦🇷❤️

🥟 MENÜÜ
• Empanadas de carne — traditsioonilised käsitsi valmistatud lihapirukad
• Chimichurri — Argentiina kuulus ürdikaste täis värskeid maitseid ja vürtse
• Chocotorta — nostalgiline Argentina magustoit šokolaadiküpsiste, kohvi ja dulce de leche’ga

🎶 KULTUURIPROGRAMM
Avastame Mate rituaali — sõpruse, vestluste ja koos aja mahavõtmise sümbolit. Samuti õpime Chacarera rahvatantsu, kus erinevad sammud saavad kokku ühiseks rütmiks.

Pane end Argentiina õhtusöögile kirja — kohtade arv on piiratud!
👉 Link bios

Suur tänu ja et nad meid sellele põnevale teekonnale viivad!

Osalustasu: 10€
Sündmust toetavad Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet ning Tallinna Migratsioonikeskus.

25/05/2026

Introducing: Argentina! ✨🇦🇷

On our next international dinner, we’re traveling to Argentina through comforting homemade food, folk traditions, music, and the spirit of gathering around one shared table ❤️
Our guides will be and

Together we’ll discover the flavors of hand-made empanadas, savory chimichurri and the sweetness of chocotorta. Additionally we will experience the ritual of sharing Mate, and traditional dances that still bring people together across Argentina today.

An evening of authentic tastes, stories, music, and connection awaits ✨

📌 Limited spots available
👉 Registration link: https://forms.gle/aLCsqrWN9ZJYRXZz7

Participation fee: 10€
Supported by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department and Tallinn Migration Center.
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Lubage tutvustada: Argentiina! ✨🇦🇷

Meie järgmisel rahvusvahelisel õhtusöögil rändame Argentiinasse läbi koduste maitsete, rahvatraditsioonide, muusika ja ühise laua ümber kogunemise vaimu ❤️
Meie teejuhtideks on ja

Koos avastame käsitsi valmistatud empanadade maitseid, chocotorta magusust, chimichurri soolasust ja Mate jagamise rituaali ning traditsioonilisi tantse, mis toovad inimesi Argentinas kokku tänaseni.

Sind ootab õhtu täis autentseid maitseid, lugusid, muusikat ja häid kohtumisi ✨
📌 Kohtade arv on piiratud
👉 Registreerimise link https://forms.gle/aLCsqrWN9ZJYRXZz7

Osalustasu: 10€
Sündmust toetavad Tallinna Kultuuri- ja Spordiamet ning Tallinna Migratsioonikeskus.

Welcome to Intercultural dinners- Argentina! A team of representatives of the country will lead the food preparation and share all the tips and tricks on how to get the best, tasty traditional version of it. We will all cook and eat together as we believe in an inclusive, hands-on approach. We will....