Vappu - Nordic Northwest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/30/2022
In partnership with Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter we are happy to invite you to celebrate Vappu on the Fogelbo grounds next to Nordia House. There will be traditional Vappu foods to enjoy and a no-host bar with beer, wine, and sodas. This is a free family event with a sing-along and activities for children. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Outdoor Kubb, weather permitting, will be played on the Fogelbo lawn.
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So what is Vappu?
Vappu (Valborg in Swedish and Walpurgis in English) is celebrated annually on April 30 and May 1. It marks the end of winter. May Day is a national holiday to celebrate Labor Day in Finland and the time for festive student traditions. People dust off their spring clothes and graduation caps and wear them around town and on picnics in the parks. Balloons are everywhere for kids and adults alike!
People enjoy eating sima with munkki, which is a sweet mead with doughnut. This is the one time in the year when the people in Finland make and eat tippaleipa, similar to a funnel cake. Makkara ja perunasalaatti is the savory dish that is traditionally served.
We are happy to host this free event and appreciate any donations to support our mission and programs.
Learn more and register here:
https://www.nordicnorthwest.org/vappu
https://www.nordicnorthwest.org/vappu
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Nordic NorthwestLocation:
8800 SW Oleson Rd
Portland, OR, 97223United States
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Phone:
(503) 977-0275Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
04/30/2022
Time:
12pm - 4pm
Price:
FREE TO ALL (DONATIONS SUGGESTED)
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service