Living Heritage and Kalamaja Community Workshop

At this workshop, we will explore the living heritage of people connected to the Kalamaja district and how it can strengthen the community. The workshop will take place at Kalamaja Museum on 14 November 2026, from 11:00 to 15:30.

The aim is to encourage participants to recognise and preserve their living heritage, and to start discussions and initiatives in their communities about living heritage, its preservation and supporting the community. The intangible heritage in and around our lives is rich. Together, we will explore what the living heritage of each of us and our community is, how to preserve and highlight it, and how it supports the sustainability of our home district. We will also hear the story and experiences of a heritage bearer as an example of preserving living heritage, and learn about the options for submitting an entry to the Estonian Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

**Who should attend**
People connected to the Kalamaja district or interested in its well-being; leaders and members of the Kalamaja community, associations, non-profit organisations and businesses; staff of Kalamaja institutions; and anyone interested in culture and heritage.

Come, think and share your views on your community’s living heritage!

**Schedule**
11:00–11:30 — Introduction to the day and getting-to-know-you round
11:30–12:00 — An introduction to intangible heritage and sustainability, followed by discussion. Leelo Viita, Estonian Centre of Folk Culture
12:00–12:30 — The Estonian Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage as a tool for preserving living heritage. Epp Tamm, Estonian Centre of Folk Culture
12:30–13:00 — A story from a Kalamaja heritage bearer: Maali Roomet-Allese, leader of Kalamaja Tänavaaed and community engagement practitioner, landscape architect
13:00–13:30 — Coffee break
13:30–15:00 — Seminar: What is the living heritage of the Kalamaja community or communities, and which traditions, customs and skills could we strengthen together? Epp Tamm and Leelo Viita

Participation and the coffee break are free of charge.

The workshop is organised by the Estonian Centre of Folk Culture and Kalamaja Museum.

**Further information:**
Astrid Väizene, folk culture specialist for the City of Tallinn, Estonian Centre of Folk Culture
+372 5887 5197
astrid.vaizene@rahvakultuur.ee

Maibel Napa, Director of Kalamaja Museum
+372 51971774
maibel.napa@linnamuuseum.ee