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2027 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture: Geresdlak
As part of the Juhannus Festival in Hancock on Saturday, 20 June, the next Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture was announced by Uralic Centre and Sukukansojen …
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Juhannus in Hancock, Michigan
Juhannus (Midsummer) was be celebrated in the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, Hancock, with a multi-day Finnish-American festival between 17-20 June. Representatives from Fenno-Ugria, Hõimulõimed and …
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2027 Capital of Culture candidates
On 2 June, the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 competition committee met virtually to meet the two candidates for next year’s title: Geresdlak (Hungary) and …
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Two applications for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027
The Secretariat of the Finno-Ugric Capitals of Culture has announced that it has received two eligible applications for the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture …
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Competition for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 begins
For the competition of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027, villages, towns and cities from any country or region with significant Finno-Ugric populations (both traditional territories …
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Hancock 2026 opening ceremony: aftermath
Text: Gage “Touko” Keränen
Photos: Minea Herwitz This year’s Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, Hancock, kicked off its year on 24 January with the annual midwinter …
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Opening ceremony of Hancock 2026
Hancock, Michigan, is home to a unique festival called Heikinpäivä. Created in 1999, the festival draws inspiration from the culture and folklore brought by Finnish …
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Heikipäeva celebration
On Fenno-Ugria’s initiative, we welcome Hancock, the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, and celebrate Heikinpäivä (St. Henrik’s Day), a holiday for Finnish Americans. The creators …
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Hancock, the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, unveils logo and preliminary programme
On 21 June, Narva – the 2025 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture – announced the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture, which will be Hancock, Michigan, USA.
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Finno-Ugric Beats
PERFORMERS Dänkki Briha (Finland), Pántlika (Hungary) DJs Daysleeper, Kaspar Jassa and Janno Zõbin TICKET in loco €10
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Finno-Ugric Open Forum — A Look to the Future
On August 28, representatives of various Finno-Ugric peoples from around the world gathered in Narva, the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2025, to participate in the …
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2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture is Hancock, Michigan, USA
On 21 June, the 2026 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture was announced in Narva, the 2025 Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture in Hancock, Michigan, USA. Hancock is …