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Alternative Kalevala in the making Arts & cultureLiterature Alternative Kalevala in the making The Finnish national epic Kalevala leans on Christianity – how about another Kalevala based on bear cults and shamanism?
Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story Arts & cultureDesign Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story We visit Finnish clothing designer Samu-Jussi Koski, who runs the Samuji label, known for quality and timelessness.
Bringing unique views to Finnish film Arts & cultureFilm Bringing unique views to Finnish film Multicultural Finnish director Dome Karukoski’s films blend European and US sensibilities to win audiences over.
Sisu, sauna, Sibelius and heavy metal, too Arts & cultureMusic Sisu, sauna, Sibelius and heavy metal, too Sibelius’s 150th birthday: Find out how the composer’s own piano sounds, and what he and heavy metal have in common.
