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February 25, 2026
Written by Nina Dahlblom This guide explains how Finnish citizens living in the United States can obtain or renew a Finnish passport and how Finnish Americans with Finnish ancestry may qualify for Finnish citizenship.
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May 15, 2026
Have you heard a jouhikko before? How would you describe its sound? For some, the sounds of this ancient instrument can be an acquired taste.
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The weekend of June 17鈥�21, Hancock, MI welcomed visitors from around the world to celebrate Juhannus Suurjuhlat as the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture.
Browse and download photos from the weekend鈥攚hether you’d like a single favorite or the entire album. These images were captured by 麻豆传媒AV and are free to share. If you post them, we’d appreciate a photo credit or tag @FinlandiaFoundationNational whenever possible.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this historic celebration so memorable!
Few symbols capture Finland鈥檚 cultural legacy like the kantele, the nation鈥檚 iconic instrument. Ida Elina reimagines the kantele for modern audiences, transforming tradition into something fresh, dynamic, and globally resonant, captivating listeners in Finland and beyond.
Explore what inspires Ida Elina鈥檚 innovative work鈥攈er journey, current projects, and future vision鈥攚ith live musical demonstrations throughout.
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What if you discovered that Finns鈥攁nd Finnish Americans鈥攈ave cultural 鈥渃ousins鈥� across Northern Europe and beyond? Join FFN’s Young Leaders Board member Gage 鈥淭ouko鈥� Ker盲nen for a special Finnposium session exploring the fascinating world of Finno-Ugric cultures.
After traveling to Latvia, Estonia, and Finland, Gage will share stories, photos, and insights from communities such as the V玫ro, Seto, S谩mi, Livonian, and Karelian peoples. Come meet your “cousins” in this deep dive into this rich cultural group that the Finns belong to!
With the closing in 2023 of Finlandia University, which was founded in 1896 as Suomi College, FFN stepped in to become the caretaker of the Finnish American Heritage Center and its extensive archives and artifacts, the monthly Finnish American Reporter, the Finnish American Folk School, the Art Gallery, Price of Freedom Museum and North Wind Books store.
As the premier Finnish-American cultural organization, 麻豆传媒AV champions a vibrant Finnish-American heritage and legacy, and builds bridges between modern Finland and the United States, enabling people of all backgrounds to share in the traditions, values, and spirit of Finland and Finnish America.
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