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MA: Kalevala–The Finnish National Epic

Scandinavian Cultural Center - MA West Newton, MA, United States

A talk exploring the Finnish National Epic with Börje Vähämäki presented by Finlandia Foundation of Boston in Newton.

WA: 41st Kalevala Festival

Nordic Museum Seattle, WA, United States

A celebration of the epic Finnish tale with choral music, folkdancing, refreshments and featured presenter Dr. Börje Vähämäki, one of the FFN Centenary Lecturers. His topic, "Kalevala and the World View of the Finns," is about Finnish Identity, how it has been formed by historical events, trends, and by Finland’s geographical and political realities.

$15.00

MN: Centenary Lecturers

Orchestra Hall Minneapolis, MN, United States

"Independent Finland: A North American Perspective" is a special program by the five FFN Centenary Lecturers---Tom Dubois, Sharon Franklin-Rahkonen, Peter MacKeith, Börje Vähämäki and Marianne Wargelin---in a discussion moderated by Jon Saari at FinnFest USA.

AZ: Börje Vähämäki Centenary Lecture

Oro Valley Library Oro Valley, AZ, United States

The Finnish-American Club of Tucson will host a program featuring FFN Centenary Lecturer Börje Vähämäki, who will speak about "Film, Literature and Finnish Identities."