In this online workshop you will learn the lament traditions of Karelia and Ingria. Laments were sung in parting situations and in the most important rites of human life, like marriage and death. Students will learn to lament with exercises and write their own small lament. No experience with lamenting, singing, or Finnish or Karelian […]
All are invited to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike on Saima Park's beautiful, groomed trails. A limited supply of equipment is available to borrow. Finnish coffee bread, coffee/tea/cocoa, and water will be for sale. Visitors may bring their own lunch to enjoy in the Function Hall. Vaccination proof and masks are required inside. A […]
Cape Ann Finns is celebrating by bringing Abundance Mobile Sauna to the Lanesville Community Center. Spots must be reserved in advance. Sessions are hourly and start at the top of each hour. A total sauna time of 45 minutes allows for cleaning between sessions. As space is limited, the eight sessions will fill up fast, […]
Celebrate National Sauna Week at the Estonian House SAUNA; reservations are for 30 minutes for 4-10 people at $25. There will be outdoor activities weather permitting: bon fire, XC skiing, showshoeing, ice lanterns, snowmen, snow painting, hike the Des Plaines River Trail. Inside, make snowflakes. Food for purchase: Makkara (sausage), soup, and other delicacies. T […]
The Duluth Nordic Center invites families to take part in an afternoon of arts and crafts that will focus on the Sámi designs that inspired the animators of the film Frozen II. Pre-registration is required.
FFN NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK EVENT: Frank W. Eld is an expert on log construction, especially the uniquely Finnish method that leaves no gaps and requires no chinking between the notched corners of expertly squared and fitted logs. He will be joined in this program by Hilary-Joy Virtanen, Ph.D., assistant professor of Finnish & Nordic Studies […]
FFN NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK EVENT: Check out FFN on Instagram for a chance to win TWO Marimekko robes plus sauna bathing goodies! For details: Finlandia Foundation Instagram
FFN NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK EVENT Six experts weigh in on the differences, merits and controversies surrounding traditional, wood-heated Finnish saunas and other, recently introduced methods. You could win a copy of The Secrets of Finnish Sauna Design by Lassi A. Liikkanen. Click for details: REGISTER BY Saturday, Feb. 19
FFN NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK EVENT: Author Michael Nordskog and photographer Aaron W. Hautala talk about creating this tribute to the history, culture and practice of sauna in the Upper Midwest. You could win a copy of their book! Click for details: REGISTER BY Sunday, Feb. 20
FFN NATIONAL SAUNA WEEK EVENT: Dr. Hans Hägglund discusses his findings about the effect of sauna on health. You could win a copy of Carita Harju's book Sauna:The Finnish Way of Life. Click for details: REGISTER BY Monday, Feb. 21