Institute office closed for the holiday season 2024-25

joulu 12, 2024 | News

Watercolour image of buildings decorated for the winter holidays. The architecture suggests these are buildings in a European square as typically seen in Flanders and the Netherlands. People are seen walking past the buildings. It is night time, with a starry sky, the houses are lit up.

Hyviä juhlapyhiä
Season’s greetings
Bonnes fêtes
Prettige feestdagen

 

A heartfelt thank you to all our collaborators and partners for a wonderful 2024.

Please note our office will be closed 23.12.2024–7.1.2025.

We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to reconnecting in the new year!

Warm wishes,

The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux team
Laura, Malin, Eppu, Ela and Joséphine

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