The long-awaited book of the musical history of Petter and Elisabeth Hällström’s family, of over 1000 pages, was announced at the Vaasa summer festival. The book author, Doctor of Music Päivi-Liisa Hannikainen, presented the book during the family reunion. The publication of the musical book was an excellent choice
for the celebration of genealogy theme, that was lectured by genealogical trainers Marja Kaski and Jukka Piiroinen.
In between the lectures, Mademoiselles’ of Napue fun-filled people by screening women’s 1700-century dress styles. The celebration weekend culminated in the excursion to the World Heritage site of Svedjehamn. The Finnish Genealogy Society’s chairman, doctoral researcher Teppo Ylitalo, took responsibility of the oration. Tuija Veija from Virrat County was elected as the New Family Council Chairperson.
Down below there is a small photo report from Vaasa. Church concert Pictures and captions by Tuija Veija.
Photos and captions of the family feast by Eira Siltanen.