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A celebration is planned this week to commemorate the 107th anniversary of Finnish independence.
After having been controlled by Russia for most of the 19th century, Finns took advantage of the confusion of World War One to create their own state in 1917.
Disputes with Russia continued for decades, however, and local Honorary Finnish Consul Jim Kurtti says that history has left a bad taste in the mouths of Finlanders…
Kurtti notes the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has made a lot of Finns nervous…
Kurtti says Finns are supporting the people of Ukraine.
The Finnish Independence Day celebration is set for Thursday at 5:30 at the Finnish American Heritage Center, and will include music and dancing. All are welcome.
