HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) – The Finnish American heritage Center is hosting a festivity of Finland‘s Independence Day this thursday, marking 108 years as the nation gained independence from Russia on December 6, 1917.
The public is invited to join the commemoration at the center,beginning with a 5:30 p.m. program focused on engaging younger generations in the traditions of the holiday.
“Independence Day,Finnish-style,is an event that’s typically laden in tradition adn tradition typically means older,” said Finnish American Heritage Center Director David Maki. “But the fact that we have some young people…being part of our program, is realy exciting and it shows that what we’re doing is lasting for the future.”
Following the hour-long program, an opening reception will be held in the art gallery for the Friends of Finland exhibit.
