International Games Day in Oulu
Saturday, May 16, 2026, Saari Main Library in Oulu As part of the Oulu 2026 – European Capital of Culture programme, this year’s cultural calendar in Oulu is exceptionally rich and diverse. One of these events was the International Games Day in Oulu, organized at the newly renovated Saari City Library. The Association of Poles […]
Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – May 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Pohjankartanon koulu For the eighth time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland had the pleasure of taking part in one of Oulu’s most popular culinary events – Colourful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola. This year’s edition brought together representatives from as many as 25 countries, creating a unique space to […]
May 1st – Vappu in Isokangas
May 1, 2026, Isokangas On May 1st, on a beautiful sunny day – when spring could already be felt in the air – members of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland together with other representatives of the local Polish community gathered to celebrate this special day for the fifth time and enjoy May Day […]
SPPF Participation in the Seminar on Funding Opportunities for Polish Community Organizations in Finland
On 24 April, representatives of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland – Ewa Hildén, Chair of SPPF, and Aleksandra Rak-Raszewska, Treasurer of SPPF – participated in a seminar dedicated to funding opportunities for Polish community organizations in Finland, held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Helsinki. The event was also attended […]
Polish Language Workshops – “Travels Around Poland – Following the Footsteps of Our Ancestors”
March 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus The educational series “Travels Around Poland – Following the Footsteps of Our Ancestors” was a unique opportunity to combine learning, play, and the development of cultural identity among the youngest participants. Over the course of three inspiring weeks, children embarked on a symbolic journey across different regions of Poland, discovering not only […]
Sledding, barbecue and skiing… to celebrate the end of winter!
Sunday, 15 March 2026, Köykkyri (Kempele) Hiihtokeskus We have to admit – the end of winter surprised us this year! March, which is usually the best month for skiing and one of the best times to enjoy winter in Finland, turned out to be one of the warmest on record. The snow was disappearing before […]
Science Language Workshops – “Little Scientists”
February 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus “Little Scientists” was a series of four engaging STEM workshops that combined science education with learning the Polish language in an attractive and accessible way. The classes were designed for children to develop their curiosity about the world and their language skills through play, experimentation, and observation. The workshops were organised as […]
Costume Ball 2026
Sunday, 22 February 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus For the third time, the Association of Poles in Northern Finland celebrated the end of the carnival season in the best possible way – with a colourful and energetic costume ball 😊 As every year, our participants’ creativity did not disappoint. Among the guests were a gang of thieves, a […]
Fat Thursday* on a Saturday!
Saturday, 7 February 2026, Kumppanuuskeskus Cooking together is one of the favourite activities of the members of the Polish Association in Northern Finland. This year’s Fat Thursday on a Saturday was already the fifth edition of the event and – as always – proved to be a wonderful opportunity to meet, chat, and spend time […]
Board Games Evening
Friday, 23 January 2026 | Kumppanuuskeskus Board Games Evenings have already become a tradition of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. Cold Friday winter evenings are a perfect opportunity to meet in a joyful, friendly atmosphere with a touch of healthy competition. We began this meeting with an exciting game of Bingo — the […]