MI: Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering
Finnish American Heritage CenterLearn to play the jouhikko stringed insturment and build your own bow at the Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering in Hancock. See link below for schedule and details.
Learn to play the jouhikko stringed insturment and build your own bow at the Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering in Hancock. See link below for schedule and details.
Celebrate Nordic heritage with food, music, artists, Viking encampment and more!
The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival embodies the rich cultural heritage that was transplanted to the region by emigrants from the Nordic lands. Enjoy more than a dozen Nordic musical, dance, and theater groups, booths offering handcrafts, Nordic import items, and traditional Nordic foods. Click for hours and events.
Celebrate summer and enjoy a cookout, music, strawberry shortcake, kokko and the gardens at the Finnish Center.
In Seattle: Founded by acclaimed Finnish soul/jazz artist Tuomo Prättälä and singer/songwriter Markus Nordenstreng of The Latebirds, Tuomo & Markus' harmonious music has been described as Nordic Americana and folk rock with jazz, soul and psychedelic influences.
Jason Ames and Jeff Vacca will play acoustic version of wonderful variety of rock and pop songs .
The Finnish flag with “the blue of our lakes and the white snow of our winters”, as a poet described these symbolic colours in 1870, was made official in a law enacted on May 29, 1918, less than six months after Finland had achieved independence.
Sauna. Swim. Repeat. Sauna lecture, crafts, music, kokko singalong, kids' games, food and beverages and more!
Enjoy a variety of handcrafted loose-leaf teas, Finnish teas and gourmet delights. Also, local authors and special dance performances.