Part 5: Block party, Finnish-style Life & societyVideo Part 5: Block party, Finnish-style Explore summer in Helsinki. Our summer video series: a look at life in the capital during the brightest time of the year.
Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Arts & cultureFilm Aku Louhimies: The illusionist of truth Director Aku Louhimies offers a grimy view of Finland, yet says his film Naked Harbour is more about hope than despair.
The humble Number One: Finland Life & societySociety The humble Number One: Finland We Finns are sometimes accused of being too modest about our achievements, but this article makes a dent in that reputation.
Finnish traditions stay strong in the US ChristmasChristmas traditions Finnish traditions stay strong in the US We visit the US to see how Finnish customs and Christmas traditions are enduring in small-town Minnesota.
Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland ChristmasChristmas traditions Learning to love Christmas Peace in Finland An American learns what Christmas Peace means while discovering many ways of celebrating the holidays in Finland.
Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party) ChristmasModern Christmas Show me the way to the next pikkujoulu (Finnish pre-Christmas party) In the weeks before Christmas, Finland seems overrun by party fever. It’s the pikkujoulu (pre-Christmas party) season.
Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple Life & societySociety Finntown’s slice of the Big Apple Once upon a time, New York had two Finnish neighbourhoods – Finntowns. We talk to a couple who used to live in one.
US wise guy makes fun of life in Finland Arts & cultureLiterature US wise guy makes fun of life in Finland The book How to Marry a Finnish Girl shows why kids can speak Finnish but you can’t, how to avoid summer cabins, and more.
