"Revontulet" folk dancers at Summer Festival, July 1985. Photo: Maija Mard
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The Finnish Center at Saima Park
(Fitchburg)
Located in Fitchburg, the center is dedicated to
promoting and preserving Finnish cultural traditions through
festivals and other events throughout the year. Fitchburg is home
to one of the largest Finnish-American communities in the northeast
United States.
The project is documented by a several essays, a
digital video, and 17 8 x 10 color photographs.
Originally submitted by: John W. Olver, Representative (1st District).
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