Episode 43 Part one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus ‘Vanha Paukku’ with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director
Tag: Culture
Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia
Season 3, Episode 38 Recorded in 2016, I speak to Marjo Matikainen-Källström, Satu Hallonberg and Markku Pulli about Karjalaisetkesäjuhlat; the commemoration of the evacuation of 430,000
The Mysterious Church Stables in Närpes
Season 3, Episode 36 I visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded
Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives
Season 3 Episode 35 I discuss the traditional Finnish Puukko knife with Ethnologist and Bushcraft champion, Marcus Lepola. We talk about it’s importance in the
[Replay] Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird
Season 3 Episode 34 As a companion to my interview with Kristina Vänni in episode 33. Here is a replay of my conversation with restauranteur, Miia
Ice-hole Swimming & Sauna: A Natural High!
Season 2 Episode 32 I learn why swimming in ice-cold water after taking a sauna is better than sex or morphine! Jussi explains ALL the benefits of Avantouinti, before taking
