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Once a month

Seniors Get-Together at the Museum

Seniors meet up for free once a month. Welcome!

Saturday 18th July, 1-3 pm

Embroidery Workshop

Come discover the beautiful embroidery tradition of the Hazara people.  Embroidery masters will demonstrate traditional techniques in the museum’s workshop space. You can also try your hand at Giraf and Khamak embroidery.  The Hazara people have traditionally embroidered their clothing: scarves, belts, headdresses, as well as bags and fabrics. Training begins at a young age, and […]

Saturday the 3rd October, 1-6 pm

Living capoeira 

This October, you can once again dance samba and watch Brazilian martial art led by the Finnish Capoeira Federation! The event is suitable for the whole family, but please be sure to bring ear protection for the little ones between 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Warm welcome! PROGRAM FOR THE DAY: ● 1:00 p.m. Event […]

Helinä Rautavaara

Master of Arts Helinä Rautavaara (1928–1998) made a career of documenting foreign cultures and religions.

What Museum is This?

At the Museum we honour the Rautavaara heritage by bringing together different people and working in a variety of ways to increase understanding and dialogue between cultures.

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