Planning is Underway for the 2019 Baltic Festival in October. This years theme is "Springtime". We have had our harvest and endured the harsh winter, now we excitedly await the return of spring, and all the festivities that come with it. Spring is a joyful time of rejuvenation and regrowth. The snow melts away, the … Continue reading 15th Annual Baltic Festival 2019
Finnish Festival in Queensland
The AFFSC’s 53rd Finnish Festival is coming up in April, this year hosted by the Gold Coast Finnish Sports Club. The Festival will be running from Friday the 19th to Sunday the 21st of April. If you are interested in competing, please let us know by email to secretary@fsmelbourne.com.au before the 4th of March. You … Continue reading Finnish Festival in Queensland
Start of year BBQ
The start of year barbecue is coming up this Sunday the 17th of February. This marks the beginning of the Society’s calendar of events for 2019, which you can now find on our website at fsmelbourne.com.au/events. Alternatively, you can pick up your free calendar, at any time, when you visit the Finnish Hall. Starting at … Continue reading Start of year BBQ
Itsenäisyyspäivä / Independence Day
Finland marked the 101 years of Independence yesterday, 6th December, with a greeting from Sauli Niinistö, the President of the Republic of Finland, to Finnish expatriates and Finns abroad on 6 December 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUGaKEqEz4I&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1xd1gwfMD6Wu3DvNbpb--4Kn2cApXI6zVOghJ0QDhFlr-4hyWbhkf-5ls We also held a day of celebrations at the Finnish Hall last Sunday, the 2nd of December, to commemorate Finnish Independence, … Continue reading Itsenäisyyspäivä / Independence Day
Perheiden Joulujuhla / Family Christmas Party
Our Family Christmas Party will be this Sunday, 9th of December, from 1 pm. Come for a traditional Finnish Christmas lunch and a fun program for the whole family. Santa will be coming, so If you would like your child to receive a present from Santa, please bring one with your child’s name on it … Continue reading Perheiden Joulujuhla / Family Christmas Party
The Finnish Society of Melbourne 