The city confirmed that the Puotila Manor project will move forward as the cultural home we dreamed of for our community. This space will finally provide the connection to our heritage that we have missed for so many years in Helsinki. We will keep you updated as the doors open …
November 8, 2012
Final supporters
Honourable Mayor, City of Helsinki
Finland
Dear Sir,
Please accept our respectful obeisances.
We are a group of South Asian people ( Indian, Nepalese and Bangladeshis) who have been working and staying in Helsinki for past many years including those who have been living and working in Finland for more than 25 years.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has initiated a project for purchasing Puotila Manor from city of Helsinki. Negotiations are still in progress. Kindly refer to links section for the detailed write up on ISKCON. We all have been very actively involved in this project as we feel this Manor will act as a community centerfor ancient Indian & south Asian culture and tradition. All south Asian people staying in Finland and Finnish society at large will greatly benefit by this new cultural place. This center will act as common place for all of us south Asian people & Finnish citizens for having cultural programs, celebrating festivals, doing religious ceremonies and weekly get togethers. For those who are locals, the Puotila Project will serve as Restaurant and community center.
When we came to know about new / proposed project of ISKCON, we have been very happy as it would exactly suit our requirements. This project has been very close to our hearts and we have been actively working to make this grand success. The professional teams and experts in respective areas have been working more than four months on the areas like plans, renovation and risk analysis. Due to detailed and meticulous planning, this project has become technically and financially viable.
We request you to kindly extend all the possible help and support for this grand project which would be beneficial to all of us & Finnish Society at large. Let this be a new, wonderful chapter promoting Multi-cultural, Multi-racial, vibrant & diversified Helsinki City.
Thanking you in advance for cooperation and support.
Best Regards,
Group of South Asian people in Finland
Updates
October 12, 2012
Negotiations for the Puotila Manor are moving forward and your commitment to this vision has kept our spirits high during these long discussions. Seeing this space transform into a home for our traditions is the only way we can properly share our heritage with our neighbors here in Helsinki.
October 12, 2012
Seeing this momentum gather for Puotila Manor reminds me of the home we are trying to build here in Helsinki. It is deeply moving to see so many people recognize how much this center means to our community.
Reached 100 supporters
October 12, 2012
6 Comments
totally agree. helsinki needs more cultural diversity spaces. open it up already!
Yes please!! We need a place that feels like home and brings our community together. Been waiting for something like this for years.
why not? could use some more variety in the neighborhood. good luck with the city council.
helsinki is becoming more international and this would be such a cool addition to the city culture. really hope this gets approved!
LOVE this idea. beautiful culture and we should celebrate it here.
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The city confirmed that the Puotila Manor project will move forward as the cultural home we dreamed of for our community. This space will finally provide the connection to our heritage that we have missed for so many years in Helsinki. We will keep you updated as the doors open …
November 8, 2012
Final supporters
Honourable Mayor, City of Helsinki
Finland
Dear Sir,
Please accept our respectful obeisances.
We are a group of South Asian people ( Indian, Nepalese and Bangladeshis) who have been working and staying in Helsinki for past many years including those who have been living and working in Finland for more than 25 years.
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has initiated a project for purchasing Puotila Manor from city of Helsinki. Negotiations are still in progress. Kindly refer to links section for the detailed write up on ISKCON. We all have been very actively involved in this project as we feel this Manor will act as a community centerfor ancient Indian & south Asian culture and tradition. All south Asian people staying in Finland and Finnish society at large will greatly benefit by this new cultural place. This center will act as common place for all of us south Asian people & Finnish citizens for having cultural programs, celebrating festivals, doing religious ceremonies and weekly get togethers. For those who are locals, the Puotila Project will serve as Restaurant and community center.
When we came to know about new / proposed project of ISKCON, we have been very happy as it would exactly suit our requirements. This project has been very close to our hearts and we have been actively working to make this grand success. The professional teams and experts in respective areas have been working more than four months on the areas like plans, renovation and risk analysis. Due to detailed and meticulous planning, this project has become technically and financially viable.
We request you to kindly extend all the possible help and support for this grand project which would be beneficial to all of us & Finnish Society at large. Let this be a new, wonderful chapter promoting Multi-cultural, Multi-racial, vibrant & diversified Helsinki City.
Thanking you in advance for cooperation and support.
Best Regards,
Group of South Asian people in Finland
Updates
October 12, 2012
Negotiations for the Puotila Manor are moving forward and your commitment to this vision has kept our spirits high during these long discussions. Seeing this space transform into a home for our traditions is the only way we can properly share our heritage with our neighbors here in Helsinki.
October 12, 2012
Seeing this momentum gather for Puotila Manor reminds me of the home we are trying to build here in Helsinki. It is deeply moving to see so many people recognize how much this center means to our community.
Reached 100 supporters
October 12, 2012
6 Comments
Living in finland for 10 years and miss the community vibe. This center would be perfect for events and just meeting people.
totally agree. helsinki needs more cultural diversity spaces. open it up already!
Yes please!! We need a place that feels like home and brings our community together. Been waiting for something like this for years.
why not? could use some more variety in the neighborhood. good luck with the city council.
helsinki is becoming more international and this would be such a cool addition to the city culture. really hope this gets approved!
LOVE this idea. beautiful culture and we should celebrate it here.
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Living in finland for 10 years and miss the community vibe. This center would be perfect for events and just meeting people.