The competition took place on the 14th of July. We thank all the people who came the competition, it was a wonderful day with lots of fun! Pea and Ham soup was served for lunch, which everyone enjoyed. Cake and coffee was also available throughout. The billiard team was once again lead by Harri Jumpponen … Continue reading Billiard Competition
Midsummer Celebrations
The Finnish Society celebrated midsummer on Saturday the 22nd of June. People enjoyed the sauna, music, good company, and amazing food. Impromptu dancers continued to enjoyed themselves as the night neared its end.
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
The Finnish Society of Melbourne 