Mythology - Kalevala to the Lord of the Rings
The Kalevala, the national epic of Finland, enjoys enormous and enduring impact on Finnish art, culture and national identity. A new exhibition at the Finnish Embassy introduces a world of mythological tales which also inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to create characters of his own. The story is told through large scale prints of important Finnish Kalevala art, photograph, thematically illuminating videos, films, and rock videos. More...
President Ahtisaari: Role of US and EU crucial in conflict resolution
Martti Ahtisaari, former president of Finland and the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, discussed the Middle East conflict and current challenges to European security at the 2010 inaugural Martti Ahtisaari Symposium at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. In his speech, Ahtisaari called for the European Union and the United States to take on a larger role in the Middle East peace process. More...
Finnish films in Washington
In March, the annual Environmental Film festival brings two Finnish movies to Washington DC: the family-oriented Mystery of the Wolf and four-part epic The Age of Iron. More...
