Today we celebrate Estonian Flag Day / Eesti lipu päev. Estonia holds the record for the oldest preserved original national flag in the world. The iconic blue-black-white tricolour flag, affectionately known as 'sinimustvalge' among Estonians, has a fascinating history, deeply intertwined with the country's fight for survival and identity.
Those aware of its history may already know that the Estonian flag was originally a fraternity flag and that the date celebrated as Flag Day (June 4th) marks the anniversary of its consecration as the flag of the Estonian Students' Society (EÜS) in 1884.
In honour of Estonian Flag Day, ERR News has published an article about Estonia's beloved national flag. You can read it here.
The historic Estonian Students'Society flag on display after being dug out from hiding in 1991. It underwent professional conservation in 1992.
