MAGIC OF THE KALEVALA

Experience the Magic of the Kalevala, the National Epic of Finland, during our 2 hours program! Learn about the Myths of the Kalevala and the creation of the world. Find out the Heroes of the Kalevala and the Bear Mythology of the North. Listen traditional Finnish folk songs and sing along. Hear music played by traditional Finnish instruments e.g. kantele and take part in folk dance. 

Magic of the Kalevala-program includes herbal drink with a snack. There is a small gift-shop with hadcrafts made by local artisans.

KALEVALA-the Finnish National Epic

Kalevala is compiled by Elias Lönnrot 1835 from oral folklore and mythology. The Kalevala tells about love and loyalty, hatred and jealousy, it tells about the past when people lived close to the nature.

NUUKSION TAIKA-company

Nuuksion Taika - in English Magic of Nuuksio - is family owned company, with strong connection to the nature. Company is specialised in the Finnish traditions and folklore. We are situated next to the Nuuksio National Park, less than 40km from the Helsinki airport and the Helsinki city center.

PROGRAM

The program starts on the campfire with herbal drink and a snack.

The program includes stories and songs from the Kalevala e.g. about the Bear mythology and heroes of the Kalevala. Folk musician will play traditional Finnish instruements and participants can oin singing and playing. 

Program will be arranged on the campfire or inside old hut with authentic looking brown bear, depending on the weather.

BOOKING
Booking via email info@nuuksiontaika.fi

EXTRAS

WILD FOOD

Local wild food that even a bear would like: a forest mushroom-pie with wild herbs and green salad, and a dessert made from forest berries and honey.