4256 x 2832 px | 36 x 24 cm | 14,2 x 9,4 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
20 septembre 2016
Lieu:
Tallinn, Tallinna linn, Estonie
Informations supplémentaires:
Estonian Chimney sweepers, A Journey to clouds. I’m following the Tallinn young Chimney sweepers, since September 2016, Tallinn city now has around 300 sweepers for 440 950 inhabitants, the story follows the daily works of Jürmo, 27 years old, his young apprentice Silvar, 24, who got his licence in October and Kristina, 24, who just graduated this summer. Local Estonians have believed for centuries that the chimney sweeper brings good luck to people and their homes. This traditional belief originates from England where so many kids met death when doing this dangerous work. The trademark black uniform with large golden buttons is noticed in the street by everyone – people approach the sweeper and ask to touch a button. It is believed that this brings good luck for the future. The local women sometimes welcome the man in the uniform for a hug, even when he’s covered in soot. Many inhabitants offer the sweepers a cup of warm coffee, cake or even a bottle of something stronger to take with, once they are done with the work. One could even think of such hospitality towards strangers as a somewhat mythical offer to the gods. Observing the chimney sweepers work makes you think of the great heights that could allow them to reach out and almost touch heaven, to be sort of a connection between heaven and earth. The story follows Tallinn young chimney sweepers Jürmo, his young apprentice Silvar, and Kristina. Local Estonians have believed for centuries that the chimney sweeper brings good luck to people and their homes. The trademark black uniform with large golden buttons is noticed in the street by everyone – people approach the sweeper and ask to touch a button. It is believed that this brings good luck for the future. The local women sometimes welcome the man in the uniform for a hug, even when he’s covered in soot. Many inhabitants offer the sweepers a cup of warm coffee, cake or even a bottle... One could even think of such hospitality towards strangers as a somewhat.
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