Arts & culture Archives

Calling all fans of the Finnish language

Hooray for Finnish, with all its grammatical glory and its endless supply of double vowels! April 9 is Finnish Language Day, and also commemorates Mikael Agricola, who is credited with creating the first written Finnish literature.

Arts & culture Webpick

Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

During her wide-ranging and consequential career, Minna Canth advocated for women’s rights and social causes. Her legacy continues; Minna Canth Day is celebrated annually on her birthday, March 19.

Arts & culture Film

Valentine’s Day brings display of Finnish kissing

This video Valentine’s Day card brings you more than 30 famous Finnish cinematic kisses and couples.

Arts & culture Webpick

Dancing Finland challenges you to dance!

Feel the joy of dance and take part in the Challenge by learning the dance of your choice. You can also challenge others to get involved!

Arts & culture Visual arts

Finnish photographer sees light alone in landscape

Anyone who has visited a bustling Helsinki café knows that stereotyping the Finns as antisocial is outdated and exaggerated. Yet award-winning Finnish photographer Mikko Lagerstedt has made a career out of displaying the beauty and nuances of solitude (see slideshow).

Arts & culture Webpick

Two Finnish composers in the spotlight

Award-winning young composers Sebastian Hilli and Sauli Zinovjev unveil new works at the opening of the next Musica Nova contemporary music festival 1.-12.2.2017.

Arts & culture Film

Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm

Since taking the Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes, The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki continues to win the hearts of audiences.

Arts & culture Design

Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric

Finnish companies are producing new fibres, fabric and fashion from old clothes. Discarded textiles find new life as clothing, accessories or even flooring material.

Arts & culture

Calling all fans of the Finnish language

Finnish author Minna Canth could, and she did

Valentine’s Day brings display of Finnish kissing

Dancing Finland challenges you to dance!

Finnish photographer sees light alone in landscape

Two Finnish composers in the spotlight

Finnish feel-good film takes the world by storm

Finnish fashion gives new life to old fabric

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