Finland & Russia – the full story | Kokkola Winter Accordion

Finland & Russia – the full story

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Saturday 28.5.2022

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13:00

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Kokkola City Library

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Isokatu 3, Kokkola

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Its history spans more than a thousand years — from paganism to Putin and Novgorod to Niinistö. How did they all exist together and what can you learn from their history? A lecture presented by Arvo Tuominen, writer and famed television documentarian. Duo Balalaitari will perform Russian compositions.

Eino Kolppanen, balalaikka
Jonathan Bonn, harmonikka

Free entrance.

Poimintoja / Utdrag / Excerpts

Karelian Valentine’s Day lunch

Karelian food culture at its tastiest, come and enjoy it!

14 February, 2024

14 €EUR

Wednesday, 11:00 - 14:00

Isokatu 1, Kokkola

Winter in Kokkola in the 17th century

What was winter like in Kokkola centuries ago? Experience a tour, enlivened by the roles of tourist guides, present the history of our city. Kristiina Teerikangas and Elisa Maunumäki explain about the winter seaside town. After the tour, warm juice and Otilia’s buttermilk cake are offered.

11 February, 2024

Sunday, 17:00 - 18:00

Mannerheiminaukio, Kokkola

Goodbye, Vyborg! -musical drama

During the winter war, the people of Vyborg were offered the opportunity to leave their beloved treasures at home, where the authorities would collect them, take care of them and bring them back to the owners to the evacuation centers. In what state of mind did the people of Vyborg turn their backs on the […]

14 February, 2024

25 €EUR

Wednesday, 19:00 - 21:00

Pitkänsillankatu 16, Kokkola

Winter Accordions Seminar – “Can music be an ambassador for equality?”

In the panel discussion: Composer Cecilia Damström Docent of musicology Juha Torvinen PhD researcher Nuppu Koivisto-Kaasik Moderator will be journalist Anni Saari

16 February, 2024

USDVapaa pääsy

Friday, 16:30 - 18:00

Pitkänsillankatu 16, KOKKOLA, Finland

Rossos Winter Karaoke

Come to Rossos Winter Karaoke!

17 February, 2024

Saturday, 18:00 - 23:00

Isokatu 4, Kokkola, Finland