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Virtual Independence Day

From California, Bay area artists celebrate Finland's 103rd Independence Day with a program of music, poetry and stories via YouTube.

ONLINE: Finland’s Independence Day

Celebrate the 103rd anniversary of Finland's Independence with music by pianist Marcus Kaitila, salutes to those who fought for independence and more. Register to receive Zoom instructions at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finnish-independence-day-tickets-129136820707?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail Donations to FFNYM welcome.

Jean Sibelius Day

An official Flag Day in Finland recognizing the birthday on December 8, 1865, of Jean Sibelius. Also known as Finnish Music Day.

Virtual Joulu: Magical Finnish Christmas

Livestreamed from Minnesota, a Finnish Joulu celebration hosted jointly by FinnSource, Finnish American Cultural Activities and our community partners! You can enjoy this event in two ways: attend the Zoom gathering with sing-a-longs and a host, or watch the live premier on YouTube simultaneously! Both will feature the showing of Virtual Joulu: Magical Finnish Christmas. […]

VIRTUAL Most Beautiful Christmas Songs from Finland

Soloist Camilla Bäckman performs beloved Christmas music with Antti Vuori's 11-member orchestra. Join the Finnish Mission Society's singing on Youtube or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/kauneimmatjoululaulut/ or https://www.youtube.com/user/missionfi The program will be available online to January 6. Donations welcome.

Livestream: Santa’s On His Way!

Santa Claus will begin his journey on the 23rd of December at Noon (Eastern), from Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland to deliver presents to all the children of the world. Before Santa Claus begins his journey, Vanilla the Elf wants to organize a little moment of celebration for Christmas 2020. Hop into Christmas mood & join […]

Virtual New Year’s Cheer

Join the New York celebration with music by Johanna & Christopher Telander. Click below for Zoom access.

WEBINAR: Education in Finland

JANUARY 12 & 19: What makes the Finnish education system so special? Is it possible for non-residents to study in Finland? llkka Turunen, senior specialist in higher education at the Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. will conduct a free, two-part webinar hosted by FFN via Zoom. Available online at YouTube (click below).

Virtual Scandinavian Film Festival: TOVE

The 22nd annual celebration of films from the Nordic countries is online this year. TOVE, about artist Tove Jansson (of Moomin fame), is featured from 8 a.m.-midnight January 14-17. TOVE is the 2020 Oscar submission from Finland.