Modern stories of Finland meet ancient Kalevala via Gallen-Kallela
Just outside Helsinki, a show at the Gallen-Kallela Museum ties together Finnish epic poetry, local storytelling in many languages, and rarely seen artworks by a famous painter.
At Finland’s high schools, wild winter party precedes study break
Finnish tradition dictates that in mid-February, students in their last year of high school start their study break with a great big party. Meanwhile, the students below them celebrate their new status as the eldest kids in the building by dancing.
Finnish baking tradition combines cinnamon, cardamom, sugar and love
It tastes divine, goes great with coffee or tea, and forms part of the fabric of Finnish society. To experience the best that Finland has to offer, you really have to try a korvapuusti.
