The Baltic Sea Day, born in 2019 out of the initiative of the John Nurminen Foundation, was a success beyond all expectations. In the 2021 Baltic Sea Day info session, organised in January, we heard lessons learned from the 2020 celebration, and shared ideas and implementation plans for the next Baltic Sea Day. In her … Continued
Baltic Sea Day is an international celebration day initiated by the John Nurminen Foundation and celebrated annually on the last Thursday of August in the countries around the Baltic Sea. Baltic Sea Day on 29 August culminates with a plunge in the Baltic Sea or nearby waters at 6 pm. The founders of the Baltic … Continued
The John Nurminen Foundation launched the Baltic Sea Day, a festival taking place always on the last Thursday of August, to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and nature of the Baltic Sea. More than 100 stakeholders and partners have joined in, and the day is celebrated also in Tallinn, St. Petersburg, and Stockholm. The easiest … Continued
On Baltic Sea Day, 27 August, we celebrate the multifaceted cultural heritage and environment of the Baltic Sea all around Finland. We have participants also from St. Petersburg and Stockholm, and Tallinn in particular is busy with events from morning till night. The Baltic Sea Day, launched last year by the John Nurminen Foundation, is … Continued
Preparations for the Baltic Sea Day, organised on the 27th of August, are well underway. The virtual kick-off on 24 April added wind to our sails with inspiring speeches from our partners and supporters. Participants were honoured to hear a speech by President Tarja Halonen, amongst others. The Baltic Sea Day is facing a big … Continued
The Baltic Sea Day, coordinated by the John Nurminen Foundation, brought together six countries and more than 20 cities. On the last Thursday in August, 26.8., more than 220 partners joined forces to celebrate our Sea with 136 events and 82 activities. The Day’s programme featured e.g. concerts, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, movies, theatre performances, physical … Continued
The Baltic Sea Day, launched on 29 August at the Media Piazza of Sanoma House, has an ambitious goal: to bring in municipalities, cities, companies, foundations, associations and organisations not only from Finland but also from other Baltic Sea countries. The John Nurminen Foundation will continue its search for potential partners immediately after the launch … Continued
Join us in celebrating the beauty of the Baltic Sea by participating in the “Baltic Sea and Me” photo contest, organised by the Central Baltic Programme’s National Contact Points and Joint Secretariat. From 29th August 2024 to 12th September 2024, submit your best photos capturing the essence of the Baltic Sea, whether taken by the … Continued
For the first time on 27 August, Finns get together to celebrate the Sea whose shores we call home with various Baltic Sea-themed events and rallies. The Baltic Sea Day, launched by the John Nurminen Foundation, is celebrated annually on the last Thursday of August, and it features a plethora of free events for all … Continued
Baltic Sea Day partner newsletter 2/2021 Dear Baltic Sea Day partner Every day now we are getting closer to summer and the Baltic Sea Day. The first events and activities have already appeared on the Baltic Sea Day website. Our warmest thanks go out to all the organizers! We know that you, our partners, still … Continued