Finno-Ugric Day at the Liszt Institute

Welcome to the annual Finno-Ugric Peoples Month event at the Liszt Institute in Helsinki! The programme includes discussions and musical performances. The event is organised in cooperation with organisations working with the cultures and heritage of Finno-Ugric peoples.

PROGRAMME

12:00 Panel discussion in Finnish: Folk Tradition as a Gateway to the World of Finno-Ugric Peoples

Experts in the arts and sciences discuss the significance of the folk traditions of Finno-Ugric peoples in contemporary culture and art. What connections might Finnish audiences interested in the subject discover?

Organised by: Friends of Finno-Ugric Peoples in Finland (Sukukansojen ystävät ry)

13:00 Ilomančin muľikat suarnumual – Songs in Karelian

What does the Finnish tango Satumaa sound like in Karelian? The Ilomantsi Male Choir returns to the linguistic roots of its home region in a concert project featuring well-known Finnish songs, schlagers and pop songs translated into Karelian. The translations specially made for the concert have been given a fresh treatment in new and swinging male-choir arrangements.

Organised by: Karelian Educational Society (Karjalan Sivistysseura)

14:00–15:00 BREAK

15:00 Lecture in Finnish: The Past as a Living Presence – How Archival Materials Guide the Work of a Folk Musician

This musical lecture offers a glimpse into the work of a folk musician with archival materials: how do historical recordings, texts, sheet music and photographs inform artistic work? What is it like to make an archival discovery among materials from your own family? Folk musician and music journalist Amanda Kauranne (MMus) presents her past and ongoing projects, with a particular focus on archival materials from Border Karelia.

Organised by: Global Music Centre (Maailman musiikin keskus)

16:00 Dobroda: Hungarian Folk Music

The Dobroda ensemble was founded in 2007 and takes its name from a small stream in Nógrád County in northern Hungary, reflecting the ensemble’s philosophy and mission. Drawing on authentic folk music from the Carpathian Basin, the ensemble seeks through its performances to revitalise Hungarian folk music traditions, share knowledge and values, and create meaningful moments.

Organised by: Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Center

17:00 Presentation of the books Echo of the Urals and Rahvas – see tähendab inimesi (“Peoples Are Formed by People”)

Indrek Jääts and Kristjan Raba

Liszt Institute

17.10.2026

12.00-18.00

Free entry