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Competition for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 Begins!

February 28, 2026

URALIC Centre (Estonia), in cooperation with Sukukansojen Ystävät ry (Finland) announced the start of the competition for the title of Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027. The special theme of the…

VIDEO: Handover of the Tsirk-Bird to mark the start of Hancock’s cultural capital year

January 27, 2026

We are happy to share with you the video recording of a historic moment for the Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture programme when Tsirk-Bird – the symbol of the programme –…

Photo Story: Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture year opens in Hancock

January 25, 2026

The Finno-Ugric year has begun with the annual Heikinpäivä midwinter festival at the Finnish American Heritage Center in Hancock. Although a serious wind chill caused the outdoor events to be…

Competition for Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2027 Begins!

VIDEO: Handover of the Tsirk-Bird to mark the start of Hancock’s cultural capital year

Photo Story: Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture year opens in Hancock

FINNO-UGRIC CAPITALS OF CULTURE