ONLINE: Lament Singing with Emmi Kuittinen
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 […]
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MA: Trail Open House
Saima Park Fitchburg, MA, United StatesAll 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 […]
MA: Celebrate National Sauna Week
Lanesvile Community Center Gloucester, MA, United StatesCape 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 […]
IL: Sauna Saturday
Estonian House Linconlnshire/Riverwoods, ILCelebrate 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, […]
MN: Arts & Crafts
The Nodic Center Duluth, MNThe 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 […]
ONLINE: The Sauna in America
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 […]
FFN “JUST ADD SAUNA” INSTAGRAM CONTEST
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
ONLINE: SAUNA WARS
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
ONLINE: OPPOSITE OF COLD
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
ONLINE: SAUNA AND WELLNESS
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