Finlandia Foundation National Capital Chapter

05/05/2026

You're invited to something special!

Finlandia Foundation NCC and FinnSpark are co-hosting an evening with author Maria Bouroncle on May 20th.
Her book — The Girl with a Name Tag: The Story of a Finnish War Child — tells the true story of Finnish children sent alone to Sweden during WWII, carrying only a name tag. It's a piece of history that deserves to be known and remembered.
Maria will share her story, sign books, and we'll have light refreshments. Come as you are — this is a casual, welcoming evening for anyone who loves history, Nordic culture, or a great story.
Wednesday, May 20
6:00 PM — Refreshments & book signing
6:30 PM — Author talk
McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101
Register here: Register Here →
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04/30/2026

Thank you to the Embassy of Finland and to everyone who came out last night to experience the choral artistry of Finland's own Cantores Minores! The evening was a wonderful reminder of how moving and memorable music and community can be.

04/12/2026

The beloved Helsinki Cathedral Boys' Choir will be performing at the Embassy of Finland on Tuesday, April 28th - returning to the US for the first time in 20 years! Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience something extraordinary! Tickets are available at www.finlandiadc.org

02/23/2026

Please join us for our annual dinner on Sat., March 14 at 6pm in the historic ballroom of Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria as we celebrate Americas's 250th birthday this year!

FFN's Lecturer of the Year will tell us all about John Morton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who was of Finnish heritage, and how his swing vote became the deciding vote for American Independence.

Dinner will be catered by Mikko Fine Nordic Food and there will be a silent auction featuring Finnish and Finnish-American items to bid on.

Tickets are $80 for members and $100 for non-members. See our website, www.finlandiadc.org for payment information. We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

Come join us this Saturday afternoon as we crank up the oven to bake some classic Finnish pastries together! There are still a few spots available. Please RSVP by noon on Friday.

05/29/2025

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05/21/2025

In the world of the Moomins, life isn’t all about adventures. More than anything, it’s about taking in the small, everyday moments and appreciating what you have 🥰 To infuse your life with a bit of Moomin wisdom, here are 6 Moominous ways to enjoy the small things in life:

🍃 Embrace nature
👭 Cherish moments with loved ones
☕ Create joy in everyday activities
🤸‍♂️ Cultivate a positive and playful mindset
⛺ Create a cosy space for yourself
💭 Reflect on life’s meaning

Read more on https://moom.in/3GvY40j 🤗

05/03/2025

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04/26/2025

Book club! We’re excited to read with you. 📘🇫🇮🇺🇸💪

📚 Happy World Book Day! Today we celebrate the power of books to inspire, connect, and transform. World Book Day is a UNESCO initiative that reminds us of the importance of storytelling—and we’re marking the occasion with something special.

Meet the Author of "Gentle Power" at our upcoming Finnposium!

In honor of World Book Day, we’re launching a special sale on Gentle Power by Dr. E. Elisabet Lahti—an inspiring book on the Finnish concept of sisu: quiet strength, grounded resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

LIVE Q&A | May 21 | 10 AM PT | Zoom
Join us in one month for an exclusive live virtual Q&A with Dr. Lahti herself!

This event kicks off our brand-new virtual book club series, and we couldn’t imagine a better way to start. Dr. Elisabet Lahti will share her journey—from healing through hardship to her epic solo trek across New Zealand—all in pursuit of understanding sisu. Learn how this uniquely Finnish mindset differs from grit and resilience, and how you can cultivate it in your own life.

📖 Read it with us!
We’ve partnered with North Wind Books at the Finnish American Heritage Center to offer Gentle Power at a special price—just in time to read along before the event.

🛒 https://shop.finlandiafoundation.org/products/gentle-power-a-revolution-in-how-we-think-lead-and-succeed-using-the-finnish-art-of-sisu?_pos=1&_sid=23f2fe508&_ss=r

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live session. Free with registration — but spots are limited!

Whether you’re into leadership, personal growth, or Finnish culture—this session is for you.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gGg0vUUITcGONraBYX93jg

04/20/2025

Happy Easter everyone! 🐣

04/10/2025

Moomins! Happy Anniversary!