Estonia's blue, black, and white flag were originally the colours of the Estonian Students’ Society in 1884, then in 1918 it was adopted as the national flag of Estonia. During the Soviet occupation all Estonian flags were banned but the original flag was safely hidden in the foundations of a chimney on a farm in Jõgeva County. That original flag still exists today and can be viewed at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) in Tartu.
Today we celebrate the 140th birthday of our beloved Estonian flag. It is an important symbol of Estonian identity and independence.
