powwer_presentation_Jan2011
- 1. Global.me Training - Session 1: Introduction to the Finnish Society Maarit Lahti POWWE’R ry – Proud of Who We Are
- 2. POWWE’R ry – Proud of Who We Are intercultural non-profit organisation founded in 2002 4 member working board 8 member advisory board + volunteers and associates participants from different nationalities working with other organisations and instances
- 3. Empowerment through Activities Clubs, workshops, project and events: Fun in Finnish Creative POWWE’R The Queen of Hearts Media POWWE'R Across Cultures / Colourful Communication Green POWWE'R
- 4. Our Involvement in Global.me 2011 1 day of training information on Finnish language, society and culture third time involved as one of the training instances
- 5. Finland in Facts Name: Suomi / Finland Population: 5.3 million Area: 338 145 m² Independent since 1917 Government: semi-presidential republic Member of the EU since 1995
- 6. Finland in Facts, cont’d Religion: Christianity (mainly Lutheran and Orthodox) Official languages: Finnish and Swedish (Sami a recognised regional language)
- 7. Swedish Speaking Finns ca. 5,46% of Finland’s population 19 solely Swedish speaking communities mainly in the coastal regions but also in other areas bilingual public service right to services in Swedish representation in the Parliament (RKP) Svenska dagen celebrated on March 6
- 8. Multiethnic Finland 132 708 foreign nationals living in Finland 172 928 people with mothertongue other than Finnish, Swedish or Sami largest minority language groups: Russian, Estonian, English and Somali
- 9. Sámi people in Finland only indigenous people in the EU area Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian and Russian Lapland own language, culture, flag and Sámi Parliament traditional occupations: reindeer hearding, game hunting and fishing ca. 5 800 Sámis in Finland
- 10. Finnish Provinces 20 provinces economy and traffic divisions based on historical counties regional cultures and customs dialects
- 11. Regional Stereotypes Savo: loud, chatty, cunning, laidback Ostrobotnia: rowdy, boastful, violent Kainuu: quiet, depressed, violent Häme: quiet, slow, cautious, persistent Helsinki area: snobbish, rude
- 12. Åland Islands – ”Ahvenanmaa” autonomous island province ca. 27 153 inhabitants Swedish the only official language demilitarized zone right of domicile prerequisit for voting, owning property and trade
- 13. Finns and Religion several ”sects” within Lutheran church secular and tolerant state church religion taught in schools freedom of religion can be discussed but with is seen as personal
- 14. Finns and Politics generally dispassionate about politics political involvement mainly issue oriented party membership rare generally open but convictions considered personal
- 15. Finns and Time 24 hour system punctuality important Finns aren’t the most flexible of nations deadlines must be followed being late considered very disrespectful and rude
- 16. Finns and Work everyone responsible for their own performance interaction with colleagues important but usually only during working hours atmosphere usually casual but don’t be fooled into thinking hierarchies don’t exist!
- 17. Finns and Foreigners attitudes vary stance usually reserved young people mostly open and curious ” not in my backyard” rural areas more prejudiced updated discrimination act in force since 1.12.2008
- 18. QUESTIONS? We’ll continue with an introduction to Finnish culture after a short break!
- 19. Finnish Mythology and Natural Religion animism various different gods and spirits goblins, fairies, elves scared animals: bear, waterbirds sacred places shamans and rituals incantations
- 20. Sami Culture Seita (Seidi) Witch Drums Neljäntuulenlakki Sami costumes Kota (hut)
- 21. Finnish Folklore melodic oral poetry stories about ancestry, genesis, heroes etc. usually accompanied by Kantele eight-syllabled trochaic with the part-line echo alliteration, repetition etc.
- 22. The Finnish Folk Epic: Kalevala collected and edited by Elias Lönnrot (1802–1884) mythic history of ancient Finns heroes: wise shaman Väinämöinen skillful smith Ilmarinen feisty warrior Lemminkäinen recount their interactions with one another, the spirit world, the natural world and their northern neighbors, the tribe of Pohjola
- 23. Sauna
- 24. Finnish Food Karelian Pasty Rye Bread Pulla Leipäjuusto Kalakukko Cold-Smoked Fish Salmiakki Reindeer
- 26. Alvar Aalto (1898 – 1976) Finland’s most famous architect various international projects functionalism with a humanist flavour unique shapes and material choices
- 27. Finnish Design Scandinavian style: simplistic, pure lines, interesting shapes Well-Known Brands: Marimekko Hanna Sarén Iittala Nanso Arabia Hackman
- 28. Finnish Literature written Finnish established in 1500s by Mikael Agricola first novel in Finnish 1870 by Aleksis Kivi Frans Emil Sillanpää’s Nobel prize in literature 1939
- 29. The Moomins by Tove Jansson (1914 – 2001) adventures of the Moomin Family who live in Moomin Valley Moomintroll Moominmamma Moominpappa Little My Snufkin The Snork Maiden books, cartoons, tv series and loads of merchandise intially created for adults but nowadays a children’s favourite
- 30. The Unknown Soldier by Väinö Linna the quintessential Finnish novel published in 1954 decribes the fates of Finnish soldiers in the Second World War significant role in addressing the national trauma and constructing Finnish national identity
- 31. Finnish Films: The Kaurismäki Brothers Mika and Aki Kaurismäki Lights in the dusk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouvpguaIfjw LA without a map: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTSXr9xs2fs
- 32. Finnish Music Finnish music popular Older generations listen to ”iskelmä” Finns a rock nation Several sub-cultures the goths - gootit the hiphoppers - hopparit the rockers – rokkarit the Finnish equivalent of cheerleaders... - pissikset the rockabillys etc.
- 33. Jean Sibelius (1865 – 1957) the national composer of Finland themes from Kalevala and Finnish mythology Finlandia – ” the second national anthem of Finland” important role for Finns during the end of Russian rule
- 34. Popular Music Internationally known: Värttinä The Rasmus HIM Lordi Nightwish Popular in Finland right now: Anna Puu, Anna Abreu, Pete Parkkonen… (people for Idols etc.) Lauri Tähkä & Elonkerjuu Juha Tapio Chisu, Jippu, Irina
- 35. QUESTIONS? Next we move on to Finnish language.