Special Event: Whisper of Steam - Sauna, culture, folkhealing

Join us Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 6:30 PM in Burnaby, BC! You are invited into the world of sauna-where ancient rituals, wellness, and mythology meet. Join Dalva Lamminmäki, Doctoral Researcher in Folklore Studies and Sauna Culture at the University of Eastern Finland, for a look at sauna traditions and their deeper meanings. Please reserve your seat at this link or show up at the door: 

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Discover:

• The rich culture of the Finnish sauna and its roots in folk healing.
• How traditional rituals like whisking are performed and what they symbolize.
• The sauna’s vital role in community life and personal well-being.
• The mythological and spiritual dimensions woven into sauna practices.
• How ancient sauna rituals continue to thrive in the modern world.
• An open invitation to share your own sauna stories and experiences.

Whether you are passionate about wellness, fascinated by bathing rituals, or intrigued by the stories and beliefs behind them, this event promises inspiration and insight. Step into the warmth-both literal and cultural-of the Finnish sauna tradition.  Admission is by donation.