The agricultural cycle and annual festivals – a lecture on rural life and traditions

Embark on a journey through rural history! This lecture explores how the seasons shaped work and daily life in the countryside, and how annual festivals became interwoven with everyday agricultural life. Life in times gone by comes to life, offering an interesting glimpse into the traditions and culture of the Finnish countryside.

In this lecture, you will experience:
✨ Information on daily agricultural life in tune with the cycle of the seasons: cultivation, livestock care, harvesting, food management and celebrations
✨ A warm and communal event where the past comes to life
✨ An opportunity to discuss and share your own experiences or memories

Many Finns have close ties to the countryside, and many of today’s festive traditions also have links to the era of the agricultural society.

The strengths of the service are:
✨ Research-based yet accessible content
✨ An inspiring, conversational and clear presentation style
✨ Visuals and rich material that bring the topic to life and support discussion

The event can be organised, for example:
📚 In libraries and educational institutions
🏢 In companies and workplaces
🏠 In care homes and senior centres
🎭 In museums, cultural venues and at events

The event is led by a cultural and historical researcher (PhD) and non-fiction writer who specialises in 20th-century everyday life and women’s history and has worked in the cultural sector for over 20 years. The content can be tailored to the client’s wishes.

Book your own journey through time to everyday life and celebrations in the countryside – experiences, conversation and a touch of nostalgia for all participants!