FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
National Network
Finland
Address
Hanasaarenranta 5 02100 FI-02100 ESPOO FinlandCountry
FinlandCity
FI-02100 ESPOOStreet address 2
Hanasaarenranta 5Telephone
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ella.turta@hanaholmen.fiWebsite
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1975Contact Person1
Ella TurtaJob Title 1
Programme coordinator/project leaderOrganisation Type
Public/Private Non-Profit FoundationFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
Hanaholmen – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre works to develop co-operation between the countries in all areas of society. Hanaholmen plans and arranges various types of events, courses, seminars and projects as well as investigates various social development needs. Hanaholmen is also a completely renovated conference centre with modern spaces, a high-class restaurant, and a hotel with sea views. The building is well organised and filled with inspiring contemporary art from Sweden and Finland. Spaces are fresh and functional with modern technology and all features under the same roof. The property at Hanaholmen is owned by the state of Finland and has been transferred to the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Foundation, which oversees Hanaholmen.Mission and Objectives
The basic principles for Hanaholmen’s activities are to convey the benefits of Finnish–Swedish cooperation and to strengthen the Finns’ belonging to the Nordic family. It is about creating a bridge for Swedes into Finland and for Finns into Sweden. Hanaholmen’s strategy for the years 2017 to 2020 emphasises Hanaholmen’s general mission, i.e. to promote co-operation between Sweden and Finland in the cultural, social and business sectors. In addition, the following guidelines are highlighted in the strategy: • Peace, security and inclusion • Culture, knowledge and education • Sustainable welfareMain Projects / Activities
The yearly programme of more than 100 events consists of seminars, debates, exhibitions, performances, meetings and other activities appropriate for fulfilling the mission.