University of Helsinki
Chinese Students and Scholars Association at the University of Helsinki r.y. (CSSA-UH) has been registered as a sub-organization of the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY) since 1995. CSSA-UH is active in helping Chinese students, promoting the communication between Chinese students and local people, and making contribution to Sino-Finnish cooperation. We are open-minded, trustworthy and cooperative.
In 2014, CSSA-UH achieved a lot. Since February 5th, 2014, we started adding a suffix ending, “r.y.”, after CSSA, which means to be officially recognized as a “rekisteröity yhdistys” (registered association) in Finnish Registry Office. We believe this title will encourage us to serve our members more enthusiastically.
January
Chinese New Year Party was held by CSSA-UH in the evening of January 29th 2014. Nearly 100 Chinese students, scholars and international friends welcome the Chinese “Horse” Year together. CSSA-UH also participated in the Caisa Chinese New Year celebration, organized by Caisa (International Cultural Centre) in Lasipalatsi Square. CSSA-UH brought brilliant performance, exhibition of delicate hand-made souvenirs designed by students.
April
The academic forum for Chinese Scholars in Finland was inaugurated on April 26th 2014. Nine outstanding Chinese scholars in Finland gave presentations about the progress in their research fields. The invited speakers also shared their experience and knowledge with the younger students. China’s Ambassador Yu Qingtai and Mr Laitinen Markus, the head of International Affairs of UH, were invited to deliver opening speeches.
August
A football game among Chinese students and scholars in Finland was started on August 23rd 2014 by CSSA-UH in Helsinki. Four teams from Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere and Turku joined the competition. Finally, the team from Turku won the champion.
September
CSSA-UH organized a series of colorful events to welcome new Chinese students of UH. Cooperating with local Chinese communities such as Suomen Kiinalaisten Allianssi, CSSA-UH helped new comers settle down. CSSA-UH also collaborated with Aikamatkat OY to provide a free city tour for new-comers on August 30th.
CSSA-UH cooperated with the International Affairs of UH to organize a welcome party for Chinese new students and for the kick-off of UH-alumni Chinese section. In that party, Ms. Linkoaho-Nordling Maria, a project coordinator of “Pure Finland” program, gave brief introduction of the UH-alumni network and the “Pure Finland” project in the launch ceremony.
CSSA-UH organized an Asian Moon Festival on September 6th 2014 in collaboration with Caisa. CSSA-UH together with the organizers of other Asian countries provided wonderful performances and traditional foods for local Finns. Chinese students gave a traditional dance, a poem reading and a chorus.
On September 28th, CSSA-UH arranged a successful Gala Show celebrating the 65th National Day of People’s Republic of China. Fifteen colorful performances enriched two-hour celebration in Alexander Theatre, Helsinki.
National Day Gala Opening Video: https://youtu.be/pU9gdsqHxVA
Gbtimes News: https://youtu.be/lOdiKNyIa0Q
November
CSSA-UH and Caisa co-organized a Pre-Spring Festival celebration on 25th November 2014. The event was mainly a Talent Show that provides opportunities for talents from Chinese or Finns to perform. Caisa selected some excellent performance for preparation of the official Chinese New Year Celebration in February in the Lasipalatsin Square.
Chinese New Year Video: https://youtu.be/da98e8bDLDQ
Next Year
2015 will be vital for development of CSSA-UH as it will be the 20-year-aniversary of CSSA-UH’s official registration under HYY. CSSA-UH will celebrate the dramatic development and success achieved in the past 20 years. It is also the 65-year-aniversary of the diplomatic relationship establishment between Finland and China. Finnish and Chinese culture exchange should be promoted to a new peak in the coming year.
Up to now, we have successfully organized Chinese New Year Party 2015 and continuously participated the New Year Celebration held by Caisa. Moreover, we explored and established new corporations with local business, such as AuroraXplorer Oy. CSSA-UH is experienced and enthusiastic organization. We believe we will be very helpful in promoting the “dialogs” between Finnish and Chinese in culture, academy and talents, and will be ready to embrace more opportunities in bright future.
Please contact us via:
Website: http://cssa.fi
QQ group: 176463200
Board email: board.cssa.uh@gmail.com
Weibo main page: http://www.weibo.com/cssaofuh
Wechat page: CSSA-UH (QR code as follows)
Facebook page：https://www.facebook.com/uh.cssa
Magazine: Moi, Finland!
Chinese Orientation handbook
Chinese Students and Scholars Association at University of Helsinki r.y