A Brit living in Finland's Wild West. In each episode, Mark Wiltshear interviews Finnish people to learn about things to do when you visit Finland! Often recorded out on location in the South Ostrobothnia region of Western Finland, Mark's relaxed style helps Finns open-up and share about their passion, interest or business. Listen in to learn about Finnish nature, culture, history, sport, attractions, activities and more…
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A Brit living in Finland's Wild West. In each episode, Mark Wiltshear interviews Finnish people to learn about things to do when you visit Finland! Often recorded out on location in the South Ostrobothnia region of Western Finland, Mark's relaxed style helps Finns open-up and share about their passion, interest or business. Listen in to learn about Finnish nature, culture, history, sport, attractions, activities and more…
Part one of a two-part episode...
When I asked about visiting the "Terwaviikko" (Tar Week) event in Kuortane, I was quickly introduced to Michael Hutchinson-Reis, a fellow Londoner in Finland, who is now firmly involved in the Lions Club of Kuortane that organises the weeklong tar-making event that takes three years of preparation.
Michael invited me to visit the tar pit in Kuortane a few times across the week, to learn how tar is made and to witness different stages of the tar-making process.
In this episode, Michael explains how wood-tar is produced and the great cultural and historical importance this industry has for the village of Kuortane.
Blog: show notes and links https://explorefinlandpodcast.com/2022/10/16/history-of-tar-making-and-kuortane-terwaviikko/
Guest: Michael Hutchison-Reis and Kuortane Terwaviikko
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Explore Finland Radio Show
A Brit living in Finland's Wild West. In each episode, Mark Wiltshear interviews Finnish people to learn about things to do when you visit Finland! Often recorded out on location in the South Ostrobothnia region of Western Finland, Mark's relaxed style helps Finns open-up and share about their passion, interest or business. Listen in to learn about Finnish nature, culture, history, sport, attractions, activities and more…
