In Kokkola’s Öja, there is a jaeger cabin in the middle of the forest, which was used as a hiding place for those intending to become Jaegers in Germany more than a hundred years ago. Who were there? Who was the independence activist Igor Sandman? Linda Boberg-Santala lectures about a remarkable place that only few […]

Relaxing music during the lunch break by Anne-Mari Kanniainen. Places will be announced closer to the festival!

“Why on earth does pharmacist Roos invite Russians living in Kokkola to his home for evening parties, even though he is active in the jaeger movement? It endangers the safety of the entire city when young men visit the pharmacy suspiciously often.” How did the jaeger movement affect Kokkola? Kristiina Teerikangas and Elisa Maunumäki tell […]

Come and experience the closing party of the festival! Antti Paalanen – accordion & voice Free entrance

Seppo Lankinen makes music and sings in service homes for the elderly. There will be waltzes, tangos, hits and many well-known songs! Free entrance