Kaustinen Folk Music Museum
Keski-Pohjanmaa
Pelimannitalo, located in the center of Kaustinen, is a traditional Finnish rural building dating back to the early 1800s. Originally constructed as a large family home in Veteli by Matti Pulkkinen, the two-story house exemplifies the typical side-chamber farmhouse architecture of the Perhojoki valley region from 1750 to 1850. Today, it functions as a folk music museum and cultural venue, hosting meetings, training sessions, family celebrations, and performances during the famous Kaustinen Folk Music Festival and Chamber Music Week. Architect Risto Tilus led the building's technical design during its relocation to Kaustinen in the 1970s, and artist Veikko Vionoja contributed notable interior paintings, including the prominent "Pelimannit" artwork in the main hall. The museum stands as a landmark of Kaustinen's rich pelimanni (folk musician) tradition, blending historical architecture with vibrant cultural activities and education for young musicians.
ヒント: Visit Pelimannitalo during the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival in July for live performances and an immersive cultural experience. Tickets for the festival are recommended to be purchased in advance, especially for popular events. The museum also functions as a venue for family celebrations and educational programs, so checking the official website for current events and booking information is advised. Summer months provide the best atmosphere for visiting, coinciding with the festival season.
興味深い事実
- •Pelimannitalo is one of the key landmarks of the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, a major event in Nordic and European folk music.
- •The building features corner fireplaces reconstructed based on original models by local craftsmen Aarre and Eero Kuorikoski.
- •Artist Veikko Vionoja painted the "Pelimannit" artwork in the main hall and influenced the interior color scheme inspired by his home in Ullava.
- •The Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, linked closely to Pelimannitalo, was first held in 1968 and is recognized as one of the most important folk music events in Europe.
歴史
Pelimannitalo was originally built around 1800 by Matti "Rapakkoleuka" Matinpoika Pulkkinen as a farmhouse in Veteli.
In the 1960s, plans were made to preserve and relocate the building to Kaustinen to serve as a folk music museum.
After some debate about its new location, it was moved to the site of the old youth club in central Kaustinen and inaugurated by President Urho Kekkonen in 1974.
The building was transferred to the Folk Music Foundation, with the local youth association retaining usage rights.
Architect Risto Tilus designed the technical aspects of the relocation, and local artists contributed to its interior decoration.
In 2006, local entrepreneurs acquired Pelimannitalo, expanding its use to include a restaurant and educational space for young folk musicians.
場所ガイド
Main Hall1970s
The central space of Pelimannitalo used for performances and gatherings, featuring the notable "Pelimannit" painting by Veikko Vionoja, creating a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
Corner Fireplaces1970s
Reconstructed traditional fireplaces based on original 19th-century models, built by local craftsmen Aarre and Eero Kuorikoski, preserving authentic rural architecture.
Side ChamberEarly 19th century
A typical architectural feature of the period, the side chamber is part of the house's original layout, illustrating rural Finnish domestic design from the early 1800s.