January 21, 2017
What in the heck is Heikinpäivä? and 5 reasons you’ll love it!
Liliana Lazo in 2016’s Heikinpäivä Wife-Carrying Contest
It should be no surprise that Finlandia University takes great pride in its Finnish heritage. According to The Finnish American Reporter, approximately 40 percent of Hancock’s population bears Finnish ancestry, the largest ethnic group in the region, making recognition of this history significant to many locals. Finnish traditions and culture are woven deeply into Finlandia and the Copper Country’s philosophies and approach to life, but there is one time each year [...]