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Tag: Culture

A Guided Tour of Culture Centre ‘Vanha Paukku’ in Lapua

18/07/2019 Mark Wiltshear

Episode 46Part one of a two-part episode, I undertake a tour of the Kulttuurikeskus ‘Vanha Paukku’ with two expert guides; Susanna Oversteyns, Cultural Director and

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Preserving the Culture of a Lost Karelia

11/02/2018 Mark Wiltshear

Season 3, Episode 37Recorded in 2016, I speak to Marjo Matikainen-Källström, Satu Hallonberg and Markku Pulli about Karjalaisetkesäjuhlat; the commemoration of the evacuation of 430,000

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The Mysterious Church Stables in Närpes

14/01/2018 Mark Wiltshear

Season 3, Episode 35I visit Sankta Maria church in Närpes/Närpiö, and speak to town guide, Marianne Winter. I learn why the church is surrounded by

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Tradition & ‘Magic’: Finnish Puukko Knives

31/12/2017 Mark Wiltshear

Season 3 Episode 34I discuss the traditional Finnish Puukko knife with Ethnologist and Bushcraft champion, Marcus Lepola. We talk about it’s importance in the history

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Ice-hole Swimming & Sauna: A Natural High!

20/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

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

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Beer Tasting at Mallaskoski Brewery

07/02/2016 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 31 Brewmaster Jyri Ojaluoma takes me back in time to the re-birth of Mallskoski and their Kuohu beer. We discuss brewing techniques and

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Jussi paita: The Ostrobothnian Uniform

24/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 30 Student Film-makers Tytti & Onni tell me about the origins and history of the Jussi paiti, plus what they learned while making their documentary

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Film & Lights Festival at ‘Matti’s Cottage’ Cinema

17/01/2016 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 29 Mari welcomes me to the ‘Filmiä- ja valoa elokuvafestivaali’ at Matin-Tupa Cinema. She introduces me to the past, present and future of the cinema that’s

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Finnish Food: The Good, The Bad & The Weird

20/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 27 This week I get to sit down with Miia Keski-Nikkola and talk food, which is no hardship for me; busting some

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Reconstructing Finland’s Emigration History

13/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2 Episode 26 Tella takes us on a walk through history at the World of Trails in Peräseinäjoki. A collection of buildings, previously owned by Finnish emigrants,

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Festivals: Midsummer Metal & Tango Camper Vans

06/12/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 25 Juha talks about more Finnish festivals. From the Heavy Metal Midsummer through the invasion of camper vans for Seinäjoen Tangomarkkinat and on

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Provinssirock Festival & the Finnish Music Scene

29/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 24 Juha talks about the history of the Provinssirock Festival, and the popularity of domestic music making it possible for Finnish-only events to sell-out.

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How Much Does Finland Love Ice Cream?

15/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 22Päivi explains how ice cream is made at Wirtalan Jäätelö and gives a surprising answer to the question ‘What is South Ostrobothnia’s favourite

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‘Jokkis’ Finnish Folk Racing – Motor Sport for ‘Everyman’

01/11/2015 Mark Wiltshear

  Season 2, Episode 20Emilia explains the basics of Jokamiehenluoka/Jokkis/Finnish Folk Racing, before getting behind the wheel on race day. Guest: Emilia Uutela, Andrenalin-junkie Jokkis Driver Download

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Finnish Music Traditions: From Folk to Rap!

18/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 18A short introduction to traditional Finnish music from Piia & Mika, including Iskelmä, Choral, Rautalanka, Folk… and Rap. Guests: Piia Kleemola-Välimäki and Mika

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The History of Emigration from Finland

11/10/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 2, Episode 17Tella tells about Finland’s historical emigration, where people came from, where they eventually settled and some that made their fortune and came back again. 

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What on Earth is Mölkky? And how exactly do you say it?

10/08/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Summer 2015 barely deserves that name, but as August starts and the school holidays draw to a close, of course, the weather takes a turn for the

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Easter in Finland: The Season of the (white) Witch

04/04/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Easter traditions in Finland Easter in Finalnd involves as much chocolate as my Easters growing up in the UK, but here they work a lot

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Distilling Moonshine, Finland’s Prohibition Era and Koskenkorva Vodka

14/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 9 Jaakko & Martti’s Tour of Koskenkorva Museum: Join me as I visit the Koskenkorva Museo and learn about the history of distilling in

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A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki – part 2

07/02/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 8. Part 2 of 2 I continue my guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre in Seinäjoki, by visiting Aalto’s theatre (with it’s collection

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A Tour of the Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki [part 1]

31/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 7: Part 1 of 2. Marianne takes me on a guided tour of the Alvar Aalto centre, in Seinäjoki, a cluster of six, civic buildings that

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Just Why Is The Sauna So Important To Finns?

24/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 6 In this episode I speak to Jaakko and Martti Koskenkorva about the most recognisable Finnish word in the world, Sauna. I

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Buying and Selling at Finland’s Flea Markets

16/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 5 I speak to Henna about the significance of the Kirppis in Finland. We attend an event to sell some clothes and I

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Softengine, Luritus Choir & Alvar Aalto. In concert.

14/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Many of you outside of Europe may not fully understand the Eurovision Song Contest, not everyone inside Europe takes it that seriously, and the recent balkanisation

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Evie Goes to Restaurant Day in Vaasa

09/01/2015 Mark Wiltshear

Season 1 Episode 4 Restaurant Day (Ravintolapäivä) originated in Helsinki, so I travel to nearby Vaasa, with my daughter Evie, to visit some of the

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Christmas 2014, Finnish-style

27/12/2014 Mark Wiltshear

I don’t know how Christmas is celebrated in your country, but in Finland it is a peaceful, reflective time. People send greetings like “Rentoa ja

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