Last week, Taiwanese metal outfit Chthonic and Finnish artist Mariska unveiled their surprising collaboration on the track ‘Näin Määrättiin’, combining the tragedies from both countries’ history into a hauntingly beautiful extreme metal song!
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Taiwan and Finland meet once again this summer!
Formosa : Finland : Fest returns to Helsinki on July 11 with performances by Shiraz Lane, Amazing Show, Lilium, Dungi Sapor and Jussi69, alongside Taiwanese street food, market stalls and cultural activities. Best of all? It’s completely free.
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Taiwanese folk metal artist NiNi Music joins forces with legendary Tuvan throat singer KUULAR for her new single ‘Victorious’, out now everywhere!
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If you happen to be in Helsinki tomorrow, and you’d like to experience something special and unique, go to the Helsinki Travel Fair where Chthonic frontman Freddy Lim will perform a show with top Taiwanese musicians, bringing acoustic versions of Taiwanese metal songs!
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Formosa:Finland:Fest 2026 just opened its doors! Earlier this week, we sat down with Chthonic frontman and Taiwanese ambassador to Finland Freddy Lim to talk about Taiwan, cultural exchange, optimism, and why art has the power to connect people in ways few other things can.
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At the end of last year, Taiwanese DJ and producer Sonia Calico joined us in Helsinki during Formosa Finland Fest to talk about electronic music, global influences, and why representing Taiwan abroad still matters.
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Nearly 30 years in, Chthonic still see their music as a journey, one rooted in Taiwanese history, melody, and emotion. Just before a rare live appearance at the cultural exchange event Formosa:Finland:Fest in Helsinki, we spoke with the band about culture, tradition, and letting music speak for itself. Thanks to Ginger Vine Management & PR for setting this up!
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A special acoustic performance by Taiwania featuring Chthonic frontman and Taiwanese ambassador to Finland Freddy Lim, showcasing their culture and special renditions of both Chthonic songs and traditionals at this year’s Helsinki Travel Fair. What a treat!
Metal without borders 🤘 Formosa : Fest : Finland 2025 brought together artists and cultures from Finland and Taiwan, featuring Crescent Lament, Flesh Juicer, Lost Society, Chthoni and Korpiklaani, showcasing the power of music to connect cultures!
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