Finno-Ugric Capitals of Culture bring together kindred Finno-Ugric peoples, raise awareness of their languages and cultures, and promote sustainable development of title-holders worldwide.
The cultural capital year in Hancock (Michigan, USA) is a celebration of Finnish Americah heritage and an exploration of shared Finno-Ugric cultural roots on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean
The festive handover of the Tsirk bird – the symbol of the Finno-Ugric Capitals of Culture programme – took place during the annual Heikinpäivä mid-winter fesitivities in Hancock. Congratulations, Hancock,…
The news that Hancock, MI has been selected as Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture 2026 has received wide and positive coverage in local and regional media in the US. Here is…