välihuuhlun
välihuuhlun is a traditional Finnic celebration observed primarily in coastal communities of western Finland. The word is derived from the Finnish “väli,” meaning “gap” or “interval,” and “huuhku,” a partial archaic term historically used to refer to a communal feast or banquet. The holiday typically takes place in late August, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the coastal fishing season.
During välihuuhlun, families gather at a central function house or the local community center where a large
Historically, the holiday also served to strengthen social ties and ensure collective readiness for the coming