Kokkola: The Dark Years

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Sunday 7.2.2021

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17:00

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Katariinan kalmisto

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Torikatu 43, Kokkola

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Tales from our city by the sea are the spotlight of this tour. Learn how years of famine and plagues affected everyday life Kokkola in centuries past.

The tour starts at Katariina cemetery and will be divided into two groups. Social distancing will be observed. To enter call: 050 3748604/Teerikangas.

Free admission

Poimintoja / Utdrag / Excerpts

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

CD-Release

Announcing the CD produced by the Central Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra and the Winter Accordion Festival. The album features accordion concertos by Aulis Sallinen, Minna Leinonen and Veli Kujala.

12 February, 2024

Monday, 10:00 - 11:00

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