The RISE UP Travelling Exhibition arrived in Värska, Setomaa, on October 6th, as a highlight of this year’s Seto Week. This stop in the heart of the Seto community serves as a vibrant tribute to the Seto language and the rich cultural tapestry of this unique border region.
RISE UP TRAVELLING EXHIBITION 2025 Hosted at the Värska Cultural Center, the exhibition opened with a powerful performance by the Mar´atsäuk choir, blending traditional polyphonic singing with the contemporary visual narratives of the project. The exhibition will remain open to the public through the end of November.
Artists
- Teano Kardula
- Ricard Novell
- Lianne Wilson
- Viktoria Ratasich
- Yhely Hälvin
Through artworks and contextual panels available in Seto, Estonian, and English, the exhibition creates a space for visitors to reflect on identity, belonging, and the enduring power of ancestral roots in a modern world.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Värska Cultural Center, the Mar´atsäuk choir, and the entire Setomaa community for your incredible hospitality and for keeping the Seto spirit alive.
ABOUT RISE UP
RISE UP – Revitalising Languages and Safeguarding Cultural Diversity is a European Union-funded project under Horizon Europe. It supports endangered (minoritised) language communities across Europe by developing tools, research, and networks to promote language revitalisation. The project brings together eight partners from six countries and focuses on five case study communities: Aranese (Spain), Aromanian/Vlach (Balkans), Burgenland Croatian (Austria), Cornish (UK), and Seto (Estonia/Russia).
More at: riseupproject.eu
