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Alternative Kalevala in the making
Alternative bear cult Kalevala, Finland
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?

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Samuji’s Finnish clothing tells a story
Samu-Jussi Koski, Samuji, Marimekko, Finnish fashion, men, women, environment, quality, timelessness, wool, cotton, silk, linen, Helsinki, Finland
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.

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Finnish skiers go with the snow flow
Cross-country skiing trend, skate-skiing, Finlandia Ski, Lahti, young urban skiers, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySports

Finnish skiers go with the snow flow

Finland’s cross-country skiing tradition remains dynamic, from young urban skiers to crowd-attracting annual races.

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Learn by association at Finnish universities
Finnish university student associations, nations, study, camping, sports, music, theatre, dancing, politics, National Union of University Students in Finland, SYL, Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences, SAMOK, European Students’ Union, ESU, Jyväskylä, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societyEducation

Learn by association at Finnish universities

We look at the role of student associations in Finnish student culture: events, parties, sports, even career skills!

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Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste
Restaurant Day, Finland
Life & societyCuisine

Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste

Restaurant Day lets anyone set up a pop-up resto. The Helsinki idea has quickly spread in Finland and abroad.

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Travel bloggers discover wintry Finland
Nordic Bloggers Experience, Matka Nordic Travel Fair, Porvoo, Marko and Alex Ayling, Vagabrothers, Helena Gunnare, Ohdarling, Shane Dallas, The Travel Camel, Janne Zhu, Jia Jia Zhu, Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide, Janicke Hansen, Norske Reiseblogger, Helsinnki, Finland
Life & societyTravel

Travel bloggers discover wintry Finland

A group of leading travel bloggers tour Finland to discover the country’s most exciting activities and cuisine.

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A Finnish poet and his pastry
Life & societyCuisine

A Finnish poet and his pastry

Runeberg Day is February 5: Can our New York reporter re-create Runeberg cakes and convey their significance to the Americans?

Tagged in CuisineLiterature
The world according to Finnish architect Alvar Aalto
Arts & cultureWebpick

The world according to Finnish architect Alvar Aalto

Discover the masterpieces of pioneering Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto around the world.

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