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Mr. Frog – The Kalevala, Mythology, Magic and Ritual

In 1891, Domenico Comparetti described the Kalevala in terms of “the shamanism of the ancient Finns”, a description that resonates with popular imagination today, yet it turns out to be problematic in several ways. First, the Kalevala is developed from vast quantities of oral poetry and other traditions, but it is a literary creation by […]

FACA Book Sale

FACA has decided to disperse our library of over 500 volumes on so many Finnish-related topics. We were unable to find a permanent home for the library, and feel this will make the best use of the books. We are asking for a small donation to FACA for each book. We have a great variety! […]

FACA Photos Available

Photos from FACA programs and Finnish events (by Kathy and John Jorgensen) are available on SmugMug at:** FACA Programs – FACA Programs and Events ** Other events such as Independence Day celebration and Kauneimmat Joululaulut/Joulutori – All Things Finnish! All photos can be viewed online. Prints, downloads, etc. can be obtained “self-serve” directly from SmugMug […]

Dr. Daniel (Karvonen) Haataja – The Kvens of Norway

Dr. Daniel Haataja has been in Norway for the past few years researching the Kven people, who migrated from Finland to Norway and have their own culture and language. In this presentation, he will be discussing at length the current situation with the Kvens and the Kven language in Norway. Theprogram will include time for […]

Title: “Who is Aki Kaurismäki?” Presenter: Andrew Nestingen

Aki Kaurismäki is a filmmaker from Finland, who has made films since 1981, winning awards at the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlin Film Festival, and earning Academy Award nominations, among others. His films range from dark comedy to farce, from rock and roll to tango, from mocumentaries to passionate advocacy for the least among us. […]

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FACA Online Program and Membership Meeting

FACA Online Program

No February Zoom – Laskiainen Celebration with Suomikoulu.

KAHVI AIKA – Coffee time

Sunday February 21, 2-3pm.

We know not everyone can make it to the outdoor Laskiainen event, so we’re also hosting a Kahvi Aika social hour on Zoom this Sunday for everyone to pop on and have a chat, a cup of coffee and some pulla in the comfort of their own home! Please join us and come say hei, as we’ve surely missed seeing you all.

Use our usual Zoom link and passcode to join.

Lukupiiri – FACA Book Club

Our next Lukupiiri is Saturday February 27 at 2pm. We have a special guest, Beatrice Ojakangas, joining us.

Use our usual Zoom link and passcode to join.
Meeting ID: 873 560 9519
Passcode: Salmiakki

Nähdään!

Background Picture Credit

Our magical background picture of Joulupukki at Kuopio City Hall is on loan from Ilkka Kylmäkorpi from Ileart in Finland. To see more of or to purchase his beautiful work please visit ileart.fi.

Helvi’s Korvapuusti

https://youtu.be/jBsme7Mn1N8

About FACA:

Located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN), Finnish American Cultural Activities invites you to join us at our programs and activities.

FACA is a non-profit educational organization that offers programs with a rich ethnic flavor: literature, music, travel, food, the immigrant culture, contemporary Finland, and other topics. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Americans of Finnish ancestry.

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FACA schedules meetings and programs on the third Friday of each month from September to May, except for December.

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Mailing Address:

Finnish American Cultural Activities, Inc.
P.O. Box 580708
Minneapolis, MN 55458-0708

FACA Event Cancellation Policy:

If St. Paul public schools are cancelled due to bad weather, then a FACA event scheduled for that day will also be cancelled. FACA members may contact any Board member if they have a question about whether an event is cancelled.

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