Program 2025

The Embassy of Mexico in Estonia and Finland presents the exhibition “The Other Wall” at the Palm House of the Tallinn Botanical Gardens, featuring works by renowned Mexican artist Amador Montes.

“Freedom” is the central theme of this art exhibition in which Montes examines how birds, fish, and insects can fly, swim, and walk without limitations. “The Other Wall” delves into migration, a natural process for many animal species and a phenomenon that has been part of human history throughout time.

The exhibition came to Tallin Botanical Garden thanks to the Grupo Andrade Foundation, a Mexican foundation that works to improve the lives of children in vulnerable situations.

More information

Are you ready to put your taste buds to the test and let wine surprise you?

We invite you to a blind wine tasting, where you’ll discover the diversity of Spanish wines in a completely new way.

We’ll taste two white and two red wines, without knowing exactly what they are. We’ll compare, analyze, and try to guess the wines’ origins, grape varieties, and flavor profiles. At the end of the evening, we’ll reveal the bottles and find out our favorites!

The tasting lasts about 1 hour and is a great opportunity for wine lovers to deepen their knowledge of Spanish wines.

Wines will be poured and the tasting guided by VINOSFAIR sommeliers Maret Reimann and Aivar Lukk. The tasting will be conducted in Estonian.

Participation fee: 12 €.

Spots are limited – registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja

Make new language friends!

As part of Iberofest, we invite you once again to a speed-friending evening, where you’ll have the chance to meet new Spanish-speaking people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

The event takes place at Hispaania Maja, in a cozy and welcoming setting that’s perfect for practicing the language and making new connections. The Hispaania Maja bar will also be open, offering excellent Spanish wines, our new “Pádel” beer, and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

Program:

19:00 – Start of speed-friending, a quick and fun way to get to know new people and practice your Spanish.

After speed-friending, the evening continues in a casual format – we’ll play board games, chat, and enjoy good company.

Come enjoy an evening full of language, new encounters, and the authentic atmosphere of Spain!

The event will be held in Spanish. Participation is free, but registration is recommended on the website of Hispaania Maja

Director:         Daniel Monzón
Duration:       110 mins
Genre:            Thriller / prison drama

Celda 211 is a Spanish prison thriller where Juan, a new prison guard, gets trapped during a riot and pretends to be an inmate to survive. As he gains the trust of the riot leader, Malamadre, Juan is pulled deeper into the violent world inside. The film explores blurred lines between good and evil and won multiple Goya Awards for its gripping story and performances.

Free entrance. Register on the Sõprus website to secure your seat. 

Director:        María Elena Wood
Duration:       72 mins
Genre:            Documentary

Gabriela Mistral, Chilean poet and Nobel Prize, meets American Doris Dana when she thinks that death is the only thing left for her. Even though she has just won the Nobel Prize, she cannot recover from her son’s suicide. Knowing that Gabriela will soon abandon life, Doris records conversations with Gabriela and their friends. This will let everyone get to know Gabriela, her passions, and demons.

Free entrance. Register on the Sõprus website to secure your seat. 

The 8th Jornadas de ELE in Estonia will take place on April 26–27, 2025, at Tallinn University, bringing together researchers and educators specializing in the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language (ELE).

Since its inception in 2013, this international event has served as a platform for educators from diverse educational and geographical backgrounds to exchange experiences and knowledge, foster professional networks, and promote ongoing teacher training.

The event is a collaborative effort between Tallinn University, the University of Tartu, and the Embassy of Spain in Estonia. This year’s edition is organized by the Spanish Language and Culture Section of the School of Humanities at Tallinn University (Guillem Castañar Rubio and Rafael Luis Salieto Gámez) and the Spanish Section of the Department of Romance Studies at the University of Tartu (Francisco Espino, Mari Kruse, and Virginia Rapún).

More information and full program

How well do you know the Spanish-speaking world?

Do you know which Spanish-speaking country is the highest above sea level? Which Mexican city’s central square is known as Zócalo and what was its initial purpose? Or how many official languages there are in Spain?

Come and put your knowledge to the test at a fun quiz night in Spanish, where we’ll take a symbolic journey from Madrid to Mexico – exploring the linguistic and cultural paths across Spain and Latin America.

The quiz questions are divided into different rounds and will cover:

• Spanish culture, history, and geography
  
• The diverse life of Latin American countries
  
• Music, food, and traditions from Spanish-speaking regions
  

The quiz will be held entirely in Spanish, but since it’s played in teams, even beginner-level Spanish learners can comfortably participate and challenge themselves. Come with your own team or join one at the event! Hispaania Maja bar is also open during the event so you can enjoy a variety of refreshments.

Participation fee: 5 €.

Spots are limited – pre-registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja

Director:        Kenneth Müller
Duration:       72 mins
Genre:            Documentary/Sports

Juan Carlos Plata, exfootball player from Guatemala, scored against Brazil in 1996, a goal that impacted his career. This documentary explains how it affected his professional life and what it meant for Guatemalan football.

Free entrance. Register on the Sõprus website to secure your seat. 

Directors:      Juan Carlos Maneglia y Tana Schémbori
Duration:     102 mins
Genre:           Adventure / Comedy

It is a Paraguayan adventure/comedy film about Manu, a young man who finds clues to a Jesuit treasure and, together with his friends, sets out on a quest through Asunción. The story mixes humor, action and a reflection on historical memory and urban life in Paraguay.

Free entrance. Register on the Sõprus website to secure your seat. 

The Embassy of Mexico in Estonia and Finland presents the exhibition “The Other Wall” at the Palm House of the Tallinn Botanical Gardens, featuring works by renowned Mexican artist Amador Montes.

“Freedom” is the central theme of this art exhibition in which Montes examines how birds, fish, and insects can fly, swim, and walk without limitations. “The Other Wall” delves into migration, a natural process for many animal species and a phenomenon that has been part of human history throughout time.

The exhibition came to Tallin Botanical Garden thanks to the Grupo Andrade Foundation, a Mexican foundation that works to improve the lives of children in vulnerable situations.

More information

The internationally acclaimed piano duo Carles & Sofia (Spain) performs at the baroque hall of Kadriorg Palace as part of the Palace Music concert series. The program features beautiful four-hand arrangements of songs by Schubert and Brahms, vibrant operatic fragments by Granados, and Ravel’s mesmerizing La Valse. Known for their exceptional musical connection, elegance, and virtuosity, Carles & Sofia offer a captivating concert experience.

More information and tickets

Tallinn University invites all interested persons to obtain information and free classes at the Department of Spanish Language and Culture. The classes will be conducted by students from the department itself. These classes are especially aimed at those students who are interested in foreign languages and other cultures and would like to learn about them. In these classes you will become familiar with university life and the Spanish language.

Don’t forget to register before May 1st!

Come discover Al-Andalus – a unique period in Spanish history when much of the Iberian Peninsula was under Muslim rule (711–1492). Was it a golden age of peaceful coexistence between the three religions – Christianity, Islam, and Judaism? Or does it mark a dark and conflict-filled era in Spain’s past? Or perhaps… something in between?

During this cultural evening, we’ll take a journey through time to explore the political and cultural history of Al-Andalus, its influence on both Europe and the Islamic world, and the lasting legacy it left in Spanish architecture, science, music, language, and cuisine.

Discover an era that shaped the crossroads between the Western and Islamic worlds – and whose influence can still be felt today!

The evening will be hosted by Merilin Tali, development manager at Hispaania Maja. Merilin studied history and has visited Spain numerous times, most of all in Andalusia, where she has also lived.

Participation fee: €7 – includes a glass of good quality Spanish wine, a “Pádel” craft beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. The event is held in Estonian.

Spots are limited, prior registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja

Director:         Asghar Farhadi
Duration:       130 mins
Genre:             Thriller/ Drama

Laura and her family travel from Buenos Aires to their hometown in Spain to a attend a wedding, but during the celebration her daughter disappears and they have to unmask the kidnapping mistery.

Free entrance. Register on the Sõprus website to secure your seat. 

Make new language friends!

As part of Iberofest, we invite you once again to a fun and relaxed speed-friending evening, where you’ll have the chance to meet new Spanish-speaking people in a friendly and informal atmosphere. The event takes place at VAAT Taproom, a cozy and welcoming venue perfect for language practice and making new connections.

And as a bonus – the bar will be serving the first batch of Pádel beer, brewed in collaboration between Hispaania Maja and Vaat Brewery!

Program:

18:00 – Start of speed-friending, a fast and fun way to get to know new people and practice your Spanish.

After speed-friending, the evening continues in a more casual format – we’ll play board games, chat, and simply enjoy a good time in great company.

Come and enjoy an evening full of language, new encounters, and the authentic atmosphere of Spain!

The event is held in Spanish. Participation is free, but registration is recommended on the website of Hispaania Maja

Little Emma is around four years old and lives in a shack without windows or even the most basic comforts. Every morning, her task is to carry a brimming chamber pot to the sewage pit and empty it – only then can playtime begin. When the woman they live with abandons Emma and her sister, the girls end up in a convent. There, along with 150 other orphans, they spend their days scrubbing floors, washing pots, mending and ironing laundry, and embroidering exquisite robes for church officials. None of them can read or know anything about the world beyond the convent walls.

Emma Reyes (1919–2003) was a Colombian artist who was born into extreme poverty and grew up illiterate in a convent. She later became a renowned painter, collaborated with Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, and spent most of her life in Paris. In 1969, she began recounting her childhood and youth in a series of letters to a friend – letters that together form a powerful, artistic narrative. Although fellow Colombian Gabriel García Márquez encouraged Reyes to publish her writing, she only agreed for it to be released posthumously. The book, comprised of letters sent over thirty years, was first published in 2012 and was named Colombia’s Book of the Year. It has since been translated into over 15 languages.

Everyone is welcome at the Hispaania Maja book club – whether you’ve completely read the book or are just curious to learn more. Our past discussions have shown that reading together helps uncover new layers and perspectives, making the experience even more enriching. And if you haven’t read the book yet, feel free to join for inspiration!

The discussion will be moderated by Mari Laan from Toledo Publishing, and the event is supported by the Embassy of Spain and Embassy of Colombia in Poland.

The book club will be held in Estonian. Participation is free, but registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja.

Colombian Art at Hispaania Maja!

We are delighted to announce that from May 14 to June 13, the exhibition “Niños humildes colombianos” by Omar Gordillo will be on display at Hispaania Maja. The organizer of the exhibition is the Embassy of Colombia in Poland.

Omar Gordillo is a Colombian painter recognized for his work in the field of contemporary painting. His work is characterized by a unique style that blends figuration with abstraction, addressing themes such as memory, identity, and the relationship between human beings and their surroundings.

Throughout his career, Gordillo has explored various techniques and styles, using both oil paint and other media in his compositions. His work often reflects influences from Surrealism and Symbolism, with a particular focus on constructing images that invite reflection and analysis. The artist has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Colombia and internationally, establishing himself as one of the prominent figures in Colombia’s contemporary art scene.

Exhibition: “Humble Colombian Children”

In this series, the painter Omar Gordillo uses his art to address a stark reality, focusing on the lives of children growing up in extreme poverty. Through “Niños Humildes Colombianos” (“Humble Colombian Children”), he portrays the harshness of life faced by many children with an uncertain future and without the protection of a home. At the same time, he highlights their dignity and resilience in the face of adversity.

The exhibition is free to visit and can be viewed during Hispaania Maja’s opening hours (Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00) at Tondi 42. While you’re here, you can also explore Hispaania Maja’s wide selection of Spanish flavors and bookstore offerings.

This time, VINOSFAIR sommeliers Maret Reimann and Aivar Lukk will take us on a slightly different kind of journey. At the talk night on May 15, they’ll share their path into the world of Spanish wines.

They’ll talk about how the idea and desire to bring exceptional Spanish wines to Estonia came about, the regions and wineries they’ve discovered in search of great wines, and, of course, their personal favorites. We’ll also discuss how the wine scene and Estonian taste preferences have evolved over the past ten years – and what the future might hold.

The talk will be held in Estonian. Participation fee is €7, which includes a glass of excellent Spanish wine, “Pádel” beer, or a non-alcoholic drink of your choice.

Spots are limited – prior registration is required on the Hispaania Maja website.

Are you ready to put your taste buds to the test and let wine surprise you?

We invite you to a blind wine tasting, where you’ll discover the diversity of Spanish wines in a completely new way.

We’ll taste four different wines, without knowing exactly what they are. We’ll compare, analyze, and try to guess the wines’ origins, grape varieties, and flavor profiles. At the end of the evening, we’ll reveal the bottles and find out our favorites!

The tasting lasts about 1 hour and is a great opportunity for wine lovers to deepen their knowledge of Spanish wines.

Wines will be poured and the tasting guided by VINOSFAIR sommeliers Maret Reimann and Aivar Lukk. The tasting will be conducted in Estonian.

Participation fee: 12 €. Spots are limited – registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja.

Make new language friends!

As part of Iberofest, we invite you once again to a speed-friending evening, where you’ll have the chance to meet new Spanish-speaking people in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

The event takes place at Hispaania Maja, in a cozy and welcoming setting that’s perfect for practicing the language and making new connections. The Hispaania Maja bar will also be open, offering excellent Spanish wines, our new “Pádel” beer, and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

Program:

18:00 – Start of speed-friending, a quick and fun way to get to know new people and practice your Spanish.

After speed-friending, the evening continues in a casual format – we’ll play board games, chat, and enjoy good company.

Come enjoy an evening full of language, new encounters, and the authentic atmosphere of Spain!

The event will be held in Spanish. Participation is free, but registration is recommended on the website of Hispaania Maja.

How well do you know the Spanish-speaking world? Do you know which Spanish-speaking country is the highest above sea level? Which city is known as the “Seville of the Americas”? Or how many official languages are there in Spain?

Come test your knowledge at a fun trivia night in Spanish, where we will symbolically travel from Seville to Santiago – along linguistic and cultural routes through Spain and Latin America.

The questions are divided into different blocks and cover:

• Spanish culture, history, and geography
  
• The diverse life of Latin American countries
  
• The music, food, and traditions of Spanish-speaking regions
  

The trivia will be conducted entirely in Spanish, but since it is played in teams, even beginner language learners can comfortably participate and test their knowledge. Come with your team or join a group on-site!

The participation fee is 5 €. Spots are limited – prior registration is required on the Hispaania Maja website.

Colombian Art at Hispaania Maja!

We are delighted to announce that from May 14 to June 13, the exhibition “Niños humildes colombianos” by Omar Gordillo will be on display at Hispaania Maja. The organizer of the exhibition is the Embassy of Colombia in Poland.

Omar Gordillo is a Colombian painter recognized for his work in the field of contemporary painting. His work is characterized by a unique style that blends figuration with abstraction, addressing themes such as memory, identity, and the relationship between human beings and their surroundings.

Throughout his career, Gordillo has explored various techniques and styles, using both oil paint and other media in his compositions. His work often reflects influences from Surrealism and Symbolism, with a particular focus on constructing images that invite reflection and analysis. The artist has participated in numerous exhibitions both in Colombia and internationally, establishing himself as one of the prominent figures in Colombia’s contemporary art scene.

Exhibition: “Humble Colombian Children”

In this series, the painter Omar Gordillo uses his art to address a stark reality, focusing on the lives of children growing up in extreme poverty. Through “Niños Humildes Colombianos” (“Humble Colombian Children”), he portrays the harshness of life faced by many children with an uncertain future and without the protection of a home. At the same time, he highlights their dignity and resilience in the face of adversity.

The exhibition is free to visit and can be viewed during Hispaania Maja’s opening hours (Mon–Fri, 10:00–18:00) at Tondi 42. While you’re here, you can also explore Hispaania Maja’s wide selection of Spanish flavors and bookstore offerings.

Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States? How has it evolved there, and what unique features can be noticed in different regions like Texas, Florida, or New York? And what language is it when someone says: “Voy al mall para comprar unos jeans”?

Hispaania Maja invites you to a fun and interactive Spanish class focused on Spanglish – a fascinating linguistic phenomenon that blends English and Spanish and reflects the rich cultural and linguistic background of millions of speakers.

The class will be led by our teacher Enrique Rodríguez Sánchez, who holds master’s degrees in Hispanic linguistics and Hispanic studies from universities in the U.S., and who lived there for over 10 years before moving to Estonia.

In this session:

• we’ll explore Spanglish as a cultural and linguistic phenomenon
  
• learn common expressions and how they’re used in different contexts
  
• and, of course, actively and playfully practice the language
  

Minimum level required: A2 – if you can already communicate in Spanish at a basic level, this class is for you. This is a great opportunity to expand your vocabulary and discover a new side of the language!

The duration of the class is 90 minutes. The participation fee is 15 €. Spots are limited – prior registration is required on the website of Hispaania Maja kodulehel.