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.

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Tango Dance Course

Learn to dance tango!

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10 €/ 15 € -EUR

Saturday, 15:00 - 17:00

Pormestarinkatu 28, 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.

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Sunday, 17:00 - 18:00

Mannerheiminaukio, Kokkola

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Cecilia Damström talks about her life and her compositions

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Thursday, 17:30 - 18:30

Kauppiaankatu 10, Pietarsaari

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

Kallentori soi!

Event will be opened by Wanha Kalle Martti Nykänen. Two-time winner of the Syksyn Sävel competition, entertainer Erkki Liikanen is still in good musical shape. The evacuation sleigh goes to Silakka-apaja at a fast pace with a lively sense of humor and the accompaniment of Seppo Lankinen. Also included are Torikööri, the 50-year-old Kokkolanseutu accordion […]

17 February, 2024

Saturday, 10:00 - 15:00

Pitkänsillankatu 15, Kokkola