International migration has made Finland even more diverse. New language groups, denominations and ethnic communities have emerged in our country. This development poses a challenge to Finnish cultural policy, but it also offers many opportunities for art and cultural life.
Art, Culture and Diversity Finland: Final Report of the Working Group on Cultural Policy, Immigrants and the Promotion of Cultural Diversity
Ministry of Education and Culture, Finland,
20 January 2021, Finland
Finland
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