Slavic Culture Day 2024
On December 1, 2024, the Slavic Culture Day was held at Kulttuuritalo Valve in Oulu, an event that brought together the art, traditions, and music of Slavic cultures. The inspiring event was organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland in collaboration with local partners. During the event, participants had the opportunity to engage […]
Modern Polish Cuisine – Workshop
On November 29, 2024, a culinary workshop titled “Modern Polish Cuisine” took place at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Martat ry in Oulu, organized by the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. A small but enthusiastic group of participants explored modern interpretations of Polish cuisine. The workshop was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Participants not only cooked […]
Film – Lampo, the travelling dog at the 43rd International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Oulu
Saturday, November 23, 2024, Valve Cultural Centre, Oulu The Association of Poles in Northern Finland was once again able to invite its members and friends to a free screening of the Polish family film Lampo – The Travelling Dog as part of the 43rd International Film Festival for Children and Youth in Oulu. The film, […]
Meeting and Workshop with Polish Author – Hanna Ruszczyńska
November 22, 2024, Kumppanuuskeskus, Oulu The workshop and author meeting with Hanna Ruszczyńska was a remarkable experience for both children and adults. Her book Sirkka, the Girl Who Became the Ruler of Itakäiry is a beautiful story about Finland, its ancient legends, and the extraordinary person – the titular Sirkka. The book, written in Polish […]
Colorful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola – November 2024
November 16, 2024, Pohjankartano School, Leevi Madetojankatu, Oulu Yes, for the fifth time, volunteers from the Polish Association in Northern Finland proudly represented Poland and its culinary traditions at the extremely popular event in Oulu – the Colorful Restaurant – Värikäs Ravintola! The Polish stand, one of the twenty participants in this event, has long […]
Let’s Read Together – Luetaan – November 2024
November 13, 2024, Pekuri Library in Oulu The meetings at Pekuri Library, where we read fairy tales to children in both Polish and Finnish, have already become a permanent part of the event calendar of the Association of Poles in Northern Finland. This time, we read Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. Our older children eagerly helped […]
Polish Independence Day 2024
Sunday, November 10, 2024, TurusenSaha, Oulu Moving, humorous, filled with touching music and conversations… these are just some of the comments we heard from participants at the Polish Independence Day celebrations in Oulu. On the occasion of Poland’s most important national holiday, we gathered in the cozy hall of TurusenSaha in Pikisaari, where the evening […]
Meeting with the Polish Author – Jakub Bartecki
Friday, November 1, 2024, Bar & Restaurant ZIVAGO, Oulu In the cozy atmospheric setting of the Zivago Bar & Restaurant, on the evening of Friday, November 1st, a very special event for the local Polish community took place – a literary event with the young writer from Częstochowa, Mr. Jakub Bartecki. The literary meeting was […]
SPPF at the Opening of the Town Hall in Oulu
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Town Hall in Oulu Representatives of the Polish Association in Northern Finland were invited to take part in this event, which was called – Multicultural Oulu. After a long renovation, the authorities of Oulu officially reopened the doors of the Town Hall with great fanfare and organized a week full of […]
Marcin Dominik Głuch’s Concert in Oulu – an Exceptional Evening of Polish Music
Marcin Dominik Głuch’s Concert in Oulu – an Exceptional Evening of Polish Music 🎶 On October 4, 2024, an extraordinary concert by Polish pianist, conductor, and composer Marcin Dominik Głuch took place at Oulun Musiikkikeskus 🎶. The event attracted over 130 guests 👥, drawing significant interest from both the local Polish community 🇵🇱 and residents […]