The Finnish American Reporter is a English language journal, established in 1986, featuring articles and news reports of interest to Finns across North America.
#Kalevala, the #Finnish national epic is a deep-dive into Finnish and #Karelian oral folklore and #mythology. Throughout its history, the epic has been an endless source of inspiration for artists. Today we celebrate Kalevala Day, also known as Finnish Culture Day! ❤️
Happy Sámi National Day! Today we have the beautiful Sámi flag in the pole here in Hancock. Stop by at the Finnish American Heritage Center and check out the Sámi People of Alaska photo exhibition.
From our archive: On the birthday of #Finland's national poet J.L. #Runeberg (1804–1877), Feb 5th, we serve yummy crumb cakes topped with raspberry jam 😋. But can our New York reporter re-create these cakes and convey their significance to the Americans? https://t.co/peUyDIJDR5
NB! There's a minor error in the #Heikinpäivä festival schedule... tonight's "Joy of Singing Finnish Favorites" workshop is FREE! Come and join us at 5:30 for some great Finnish musical fun at the Finnish American Heritage Center!
We kicked off our #Heikinpäivä festival last Thursday, here is the complete schedule https://t.co/K3D8PURFVq! Come and take part in the events. Today we have a kantele workshop, tomorrow an exhibition opening and on Saturday something fun for the whole family, Hobbyhorse Hoedown!
Happy Independence Day Finland! Join us today at the Finnish American Heritage Center at 6 PM when we celebrate the 102nd year of Finland's Independence.
Come to celebrate #Finnish and Finnish American culture and heritage to the @FinnFest_USA in #Detroit September from 19th to 22th. Program features such as @ISMOcomedy#standup, history seminars, #cooking and much much more: https://t.co/DFcxG4sHYD #Finland
Grey skies in Washington DC. Remembering #September11, the innocent victims and their loved ones. We all should be renewing our commitment to fight terrorism and to work together for a world at peace.
Our flag is at half-mast today to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the first responders who risked their lives to save others. We will #NeverForget. We stand in solidarity with our best partner and ally, the United States of America.
Arkea maailmalta: Kuuluisa rikoskirjailija vaatii huomiota karjahtelemalla – Washingtonissa kaikki tavoittelevat toisen ihmisen aikaa https://t.co/X6sRPHx61Y
Timo Laakso on löytänyt tuhansia kadonneita ihmisiä – ”On helppo luulla vitsiksi, kun soitan ja kerron, että saat Amerikan-tädiltäsi perinnön” 💎 https://t.co/9o4pcDTpni
Miksi selvitys #Stalin’in uhreiksi joutuneiden suomalaisten kohtalosta on vaikeampi tehdä kuin moni tulee ajatelleeksikaan? Dosentti Irina Takala kertoo Petroskoista. #Venäjä#vainot#Putin https://t.co/w9stEmJcJG
Come join us for a movie night! 🎬
Embassy Film Series Presents: Concrete Night (2013) by #PirjoHonkasalo
Finnish drama based on novel by Pirkko Saisio
September 10, 6 PM
Register here:
https://t.co/gGz2hFEmtl
#WashingtonDC@FreeinDCBlog#Finnishfilm#Finland
Suomalaiset ovat olleet vuosina 1982–2000 mitä ihmeellisimmissä ongelmissa maailmalla, paljastaa tietokirjailija Jussi Pekkarisen kokoama ulkoministeriön konsulipalvelujen historiikki Reppanoita, rikollisia ja ruumiita. https://t.co/IZhvGwRo5e