Nordic week 2020: Finnish virtual culture picks
Finnish people are characterized by their love and close relationship to nature. It has also been the source of inspiration for artists for centuries. The cold, northern climate and the iconic landscapes of forest and lakes have had an impact on the Finnish artists - not to mention the solitude, culture of silence, black humor and melancholy characteristic of the Finnish mentality. The best way to experience Finnish culture is to become a part of it. This year we are bringing you virtual culture picks – you can enjoy Finnish culture from your own couch!
Finnish Food:
Running out of ideas what to cook/bake ? Try the Finnish Recipe Generator(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) for new ideas!
Art:
If you are into photography, The Finnish Museum of Photography has a stunning collection online(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).
Opera and Ballet:
The virtual stage of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet offers you performances whenever you like. We suggest for example the Ballet The Sleeping Beauty as part of their Stage24(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) –programme. Available to watch online until 23 Oct 2020.
Classical music:
You can now watch and listen to Helsinki Philharmonic orchestra’s concerts streamed online(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) or on mobile app(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window). Some of the concerts might have a short Finnish introduction which you can skip and enjoy the music!
Stand-up comedy:
Did you know that Finnish comic Ismo Leikola was voted the world’s funniest person in Laugh Factory finals in LA in 2014(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window)? There are many clips of his jokes on Youtube, eg his performance on the Conan Show(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).
And something completely different:
Finland is a country of high tech. Artificial Intelligence, AI, will have an impact on all of us.
Are you wondering how AI might affect your job and your life? Do you want to learn more about what AI really means – and how it is created? Do you want to understand how AI will develop and affect us in the coming years? Free online course(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window) Elements of AI is available courtesy of REAKTOR and the University of Helsinki.
