The Regional Council of Kainuu has appointed a celebratory committee to prepare the celebrations for 150th birthday of writer Ilmari Kianto.
This day will be celebrated on 7th May 2024.

The committee members are:

Chair person: Region Mayor Pentti Malinen, Regional Council of Kainuu
Vice chair: chair of Elias Lönnrot society, Lasse Lyytikäinen
Secretary: Executive Assistant Salli Mikkonen, Regional Council of Kainuu

Raija-Liisa Kianto, Executive Director of Turjanlinna Ltd
Ilkka Kianto, lieutenant colonel (retired), Chair of the board of Turjanlinna Ltd
Erno Heikkinen, Municipal Director of Suomussalmi
Joni Kinnunen, Cultural Producer, Suomussalmi municipality
Liisa Vähäsarja, Director Musices, Master Pianist
Helena Hyöty, Doctor of Philosophy
Hannu Kahakorpi, Professor Emeritus, Film Director
Marko Karvonen, Project Manager, Kainuu Vocational College
Erpo Heikkilä, Executive Director

The aim of the celebration committee is to implement programme and projects in 2020-2024 that honor Kianto’s significant life’s work as a great writer and cultural influencer. Events related to the life and texts of author Ilmari “Iki” Kianto will culminate in the 150th birthday celebration in Suomussalmi in 2024.

Inquiries

Salli Mikkonen, secretary of the committee
e-Mail: salli.mikkonen@kainuu.fi, Mobile Phone: +358 44 7100 872