Pinoy Life in Finland

25/11/2024

Here's an overview of Filipino life in Finland:

*Culture and Community*

1. *Filipino organizations*: Finnish-Filipino Association, Philippine Embassy in Helsinki, and Filipino community groups.
2. *Cultural events*: Celebrations like Fiesta Philippines, Philippine Independence Day, and Christmas parties.
3. *Language*: Tagalog, Cebuano, and English are commonly spoken among Filipinos; Finnish language skills are also valued.

*Daily Life*

1. *Work*: Many Filipinos work in healthcare, hospitality, IT, and education.
2. *Education*: Access to Finnish education system; some universities offer Filipino language courses.
3. *Food*: Filipino cuisine is popular; ingredients available in Asian stores and online.
4. *Transportation*: Efficient public transport; cycling and walking common.

*Challenges and Opportunities*

1. *Language barrier*: Learning Finnish essential for integration.
2. *Climate*: Adapting to cold winters and short summers.
3. *Cultural differences*: Understanding Finnish customs and norms.
4. *Career advancement*: Opportunities in various sectors, especially tech and healthcare.

*Statistics*

1. *Population*: Approximately 3,500-4,000 Filipinos live in Finland (2022 estimate).
2. *Residency*: Majority hold permanent residence or Finnish citizenship.

*Resources*
1. *Philippine Embassy Helsinki*: (link unavailable)
2. *Finnish-Filipino Association*: (link unavailable)
3. *Expats in Finland*: Online forums and social media groups for international residents.

*Tips for Moving to Finland*

1. *Learn Finnish*: Essential for daily life and career advancement.
2. *Research*: Understand Finnish culture, customs, and way of life.
3. *Network*: Join Filipino organizations and expat groups.
4. *Prepare for climate*: Invest in warm clothing and gear.
5. *Stay connected*: Join online communities for support.

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28/06/2023

LIFE IS A ⭕️ OF. Happiness, Sadness, Hard Times and Good Times, If you are going through HARD Times, HAVE FAITH the GOOD TIMES are on the way. 🌷

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15/11/2022

11PM Sunset in Finland 🌅

14/11/2022

“Dare to live the life you've always wanted.”

13/11/2022

I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles. 🍧

12/10/2022

Week Days!

19/09/2022

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.

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19/09/2022

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20/03/2022

The biggest adventure you can take, is to live the life of your dreams. ✨🤍

Happy Sunday kababayans! Kamusta? 😄

15/03/2022

A wonderful day in Finland

15/02/2022

Sisu begins where perseverance and grit end.
It is the 'second wind' of mental toughness, after the individual has reached the limits of their observed mental or physical capacities.”

SISU (Noun) — Is a finnish famous saying; Extraordinary determination, courage and resoluteness in the face of extreme adversity. An action mindset which enables individuals to see beyond their present limitations and into what might be. Taking action against the odds and reaching beyond observed capacities. An integral element of Finnish culture, and also a universal capacity for which the potential exists within all individuals.

Magandang araw, mga Kababayans! ✨🤍🇫🇮