Cultural Heritage and History
Look forward to an exciting program exploring cultural heritage and history!
Kalevala is not being presented only by their traditions but also with a modern twist. FinnFest 2011 will present Finnish national folklore, Kalevala theme will include interesting lectures, related films, and Kalevala is portrayed for children through Kantele lessons and storytelling.
In addition to Kalevala, FinnFest 2011 will showcase two minorities in Finland and in US – Finnish-Swedish and Latin America.
Kalevala is not being presented only by their traditions but also with a modern twist. FinnFest 2011 will present Finnish national folklore, Kalevala theme will include interesting lectures, related films, and Kalevala is portrayed for children through Kantele lessons and storytelling.
In addition to Kalevala, FinnFest 2011 will showcase two minorities in Finland and in US – Finnish-Swedish and Latin America.
"My Story" Kathy Mautino
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 09:00 - 10:00
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 09:00 - 10:00
Meeting House/Devonshire
What is your story?
Kathy Mautino seeks Finns willing to tell their stories and anecdotes, for historic preservation.
Share Your Story
Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 09:00 - 16:00
Friday, August 12, 2011 - 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 09:00 - 16:00
Meeting House/Devonshire
History Staff
Panel: Different Looking Finns
Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 09:00 - 10:00
Tiki Pavilion
Finns don't all look alike!
Join Kirsti Westphalen,Thuong Tan and Melina Korvenkontio to explore some of our different ethnic backgrounds.
