Monday, September 10, 2012

Concert in the Church of St. John Nepomuk

Last Friday, we visited a concert in the Church of St. John Nepomuk. We were welcomed by our partners and their school authorities with the concert. Students from the school were perfoming in the concert. Betka was playing the piano. She was amazing! And the boys, Jan and Jiri, who played the guitars were really good as well as Marketa who sang really beautifully. I liked the concert really much.

And here's some thoughts from the others:

''The concert was great.'' -Inka

''The boy who sang in the concert was really talented'' -Stina

''It was good.'' -Tessa

''They all were so good to play and sing.'' -Veikka

''The concert was really nice. And Betka played the piano so well!'' -Noora


by: Veera










Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Ennen matkaa... - Before our trip...

Nyt on melkein vuosi kulunut tšekkien vierailusta täällä Suomessa ja pian on meidän vuoro lähteä vierailemaan heidän luokseen Tšekkiin, jonne on meidän onneksemme luvattu upeaa säätä. Tänään on vielä viimeiset tavarat pakattava laukkuihin ja aamulla onkin jo lähtö! Kaikkia jännittää varmasti lähteä aivan uuteen maahan. Mitäköhän sitä oikein pakkaisi? Mitenköhän koulussa otetaan meidät vastaan? Puhumattakaan isäntäperheistä! Mutta ennen kuin pääsemme Žďáriin, odotamme innolla Prahaan tutustumista!

Mitä odotat Tšekin matkalta?

Odotan...

''...yhteistä ajanviettoa koko porukalla.'' -Veera-

''...Prahan näkemistä.'' -Tessa-

''...halpoja hintoja.'' -Topias-

''...kivaa yhdessäoloa ja Tšekkiin tutustumista.'' -Eve-

''...tšekkikavereiden näkemistä.'' -Veikka-

''...kivoja kokemuksia.'' -Henri S.-

''...Paljon mukavia kokemuksia.'' -Henri I.-



It's been almost a year since the Czechs visited Finland and soon it'll be our turn to go to Czech Republic, where it is predicted to be a gorgeous weather for the whole week. Today we have to have everything packed for tomorrow morning's departure! I think everybody is so excited about this trip and so am I. I'm just wondering what I should pack. I wonder how they are going to welcome us. Not to mention the host families! But before we'll get to Žďár, we're looking forward to see Prague!

What are your expectations from our trip to Czech Republic?

I'm waiting for...

''...our time together.'' -Veera-

''...seeing Prague.'' -Tessa-

''...cheap prices.'' -Topias-

''...to get to know Czech Republic and have a nice time together.'' -Eve

''...seeing our Czech mates!'' -Veikka-

''...some nice experiences.'' -Henri S.-

''...Lots of nice experiences.'' -Henri I.-


-Tessa-


Kesäkonsertti Petäjäveden vanhassa kirkossa -Summer Concert in The Old Church of Petäjävesi


Me, Topi, Henri S. ja Tessa, kävimme Petäjäveden vanhan kirkon Merikanto-illassa 29.8. Kirkossa esiintyivät baritoni Jarmo Hämäläinen ja häntä säesti Marjatta Öhman. Konsertti kesti noin 45 minuuttia, ja kuulimme Oskar Merikannon sävellyksiä. Kirkko täyttyi iäkkäämmistä kuuntelijoista, ja taisimme olla nuorimmat paikan päälle saapuneet. Konsertin jälkeen haastattelimme ihmisiä ja otimme kuvia esiintyjistä.

We, Topi, Henri S and Tessa visited the Petäjävesi Old Church once again, and went to "Merikanto-evening" last week. Singer Jarmo Hämäläinen and pianist Marjatta Öhman performed Oskar Merikanto's compositions. The concert lasted for about 45 minutes. Most of the listeners were older than us, and maybe we were the youngest ones. After the concert we interviewed visitors and took some photos.

                    
-Topi

Monday, September 3, 2012

Questioinnaires from motorists church event






    1) What is your reason to visit this place?
    -Getting a mark for confirmation
    -Member of motorcycle club
    -Because i want to go to church
    -It is valuable to be here
    -Curiosnes
    -To see the church
    -Because of a worship
    -Nice spring events

    2) Why do people usually visit this place?
    -Because it's famous
    -Because it's UNESCO target
    -Here is holy church
    -It's a historic place
    -Oldish style church
    -Old and exclusive
    -During summer, there are weddings and other nice events
    -Nice place
    -They are coming to church

    3) What is your religion?
    -ev.lut

    4) Do you go to the Old Church often or first time?
    -Often, said 5 people
    -First time, said 9 people

    5) What is the most attractive point here for you?
    -Different from other churche's
    -Old church
    -Haven't been in the church yet
    -Nice paintings
    -Nice architecture
    -Building styles
    -Cemetery
    -Enviroment
    -Cold chucrh

    6) Do you know who and why desinged and built this chucrh?
    -Nope
    -Leppänen? (it is wrong answer)

    7) Do you know anything about this church?
    -UNESCO world heritage
    -Old and Listed building
    -Nothing yet
    -Lot's of
    -It's dark from above

    8) Do you know other sites of UNESCO in Finland?
    -Old Rauma
    -Suomenlinna
    -Church in Keuruu


    9) Witch sites of UNESCO in have you visited?
    -Haven't been
    -Church in Petäjävesi
    -In Istanbul
    -Egypt
    -Venice
    -In nowhere

    10) What kind of social programme would you recommend to be organised here?
    -Sensible
    -Weddings
    -Motorists churchs
    -Funerals
    -Concerts

Motoristien kirkkopyhä - Church Service for the Bikers

Olimme 22.5. Petäjäveden kirkossa motoristien kirkkopyhässä. Petäjäveden seurakunta ja Moottoripyöräkerho 69 r.y. olivat yhdessä järjestäneet  Petäjäveden Vanhassa kirkossa ehtoollisjumalanpalveluksen, jonne saavuttiin moottoripyörillä. Kaikenikäisiä ihmisiä oli saapunut ympäri Suomea, jopa Kuopiosta ja Lahdesta. Meillä oli kyselylomakkeet ja haastattelimme ihmisiä, kaikki vastasivat mielellään. Kirkkopyhän jälkeen siirryimme muistohaudalle laskemaan seppeleet ja laulamaan kaatuneiden muistoksi.

On the 22 of May we were in Petäjävesi´s church service for the bikers. Petäjävesi´s church and the bikers club (69 r.y) together organized in the old church of Petäjävesi a church service where many bikers came on bikes. All kinds of people from all around Finland even from Kuopio and Lahti were there. We were having papers of questionnaires and we  interviewed some of the peopple there and everybody gladly answered. After the church service we moved to the memorial grave to lay wreaths and flowers and sing for the fallen people who died in the Second World War  in Finland 1939-1945.





Sotaveteraanin haastattelu
syntymäpaikka: Sortavala, asunut Petäjävedellä noin 60 vuotta
ikä: 87 vuotta
uskonto: evankelisluterilainen

Mikä on syysi vierailla tässä paikassa?
- Olen ollut moottoripyöräkerhon jäsenenä ja halusin tulla kokoontumiseen, lisäksi sotaveteraanina haluan olla mukana kaatuneiden muistopäivän jumalanpalveluksessa ja seppeleiden laskemisessa sankarivainajien haudoille, jälkeenpäin on vielä kahvitarjoilu.

Miksi ihmiset yleensä käyvät tässä paikassa?
- Tämä on kuuluisa Unescon maailmanperintökohde.

Käytkö Petäjäveden vanhassa kirkossa usein vai oletko täällä ensimmäistä kertaa?
- Useita kertoja olen ollut, niin monta kertaa, ettei pysty laskemaan.

Mikä sinusta on kiinnostavinta täällä?
- Kylmä kirkko, ei lämmitystä, vanhanaikaisuus, historia on läsnä.

Tiedätkö, kuka suunnitteli ja rakennutti tämän kirkon ja miksi?
- En muista, olisko ollut se Leppänen, tämä oli kappeliseurakunta ja kirkko täytyi rakentaa.

Tiedätkö muita UNESCO:n maailmaperintökohteita Suomessa?
- Vanha Rauma, Verlan puuhiomo ja Suomenlinna.

Missä UNESCO:n maailmanperintökohteissa olet käynyt?
- En muissa kuin täällä.

Interview of the ex-serviceman
place of birth: Sortavala, lived in Petäjävesi for about 60 years
age: 87 years
religion: Evangelical Lutheran

What is the reason to visit this place for you?
- I have been a member of a motorcycle club and I wanted to come to the assemblage, and because I'm an ex-serviceman, I wanted to be here during divine service of the poppy day and I also wanted to be with others when we lay wreaths to the memorial grave, afterwards there is also a coffee on tap.

Why do people usually visit this place?
- This is a famous site of UNESCO.

Do you go the Old Church of Petäjävesi often or are you here for the first time?
- Very often, it's hard to count the times.

What is the most attractive point here for you?
- Cold church, no heating system, outdated, history is in here.

Do you know who and why designed and built this church?
- I don't remember, would it be Leppänen, this was a chapel of the Church and they have to build a church.

Do you know other sites of UNESCO in the Finland?
- Vanha Rauma, Verlan puuhiomo ja Suomenlinna.

Which sites of UNESCO in have you visited?
- Not elsewhere but here.

- Stina, Mariama, Henri I., Jenni ja Marjaana

Friday, August 31, 2012

Questionnaires from concert in Petäjävesi




    1) What is your reason to visit this place?
    -Concert
    -Events
    -Sister asked to come with her
    -Nice place
    -Summer cottage
    -Work
    -Interesting old church

    2) Why do people usually visit this place?
    -It's a UNESCO site
    -Travelling
    -Cultural
    -Oldish
    -Historic
    -Events

    3) What is your religion?
    -The Evangelical Lutheran
    -No religion

    4) Do you go to the Old Church often or first time?
    -First time, said 2 people
    -Often, said 8 people

    5) What is the most attractive point here for you?
    -Great target for Cultur
    -History
    -Architecture

    6) Do you know who and why desinged and built this chucrh?
    -Yes, said 2 people
    -No, said 8 people

    7) Do you know anything about this church?
    -Sometimes summer events
    -Old
    -UNESCO

    8) Do you know other sites of UNESCO in Finland?
    -No
    -Old Rauma
    -Suomenlinna
    -Can't remember
    -All 7

    9) Witch sites of UNESCO in have you visited?
    -Here
    -Pihlajavesi
    -Suomenlinna

    10) What kind of social programme would you recommend to be organised here?
    -Conserts
    -Special programs
    -Everything
    -Funerals
    -Weddings
    -sensible

    Veikka, 31.8.2012

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Interview with a guide at the Church of St. John of Nepomuk on the Green Hill

How long have you worked as a guide in the Church of St. John Nepomuk?

Now, it’s the second year.

What are the most frequent questions of visitors?

Why is this church built in a star plan or if Santini was an Italian and if John Nepomuk visited this church and what is the connection with him.

Have you got a funny story, which happened during your guide tour?

I forgot the year when the church was built.

In which season do people visit this church most often?

In the week of 5th and 6th of July as these days are public holidays.

How long does one guide tour take?

About 25 minutes.

What was the most interesting place where the visitors were from?

Japan and Mexico

Do they have curious questions? For example if there is a hidden treasure?

People from abroad don’t know much about the church, people from the Czech republic always want to know if there is a corridor which connects the monastery with the church on the Green Hill.

Is somewhere a hidden treasure?

Yes, but I don’t know where.

Do people know more about the Church of st. John Nepomuk than in communism?

Yes, they do, I think it is because of the television or newspapers. 

Which part of the church is your favourite?

I like the view of the arch.

What people really don’t know?

They don’t know who St. John Nepomuk was.

Is there a story about the Green Hill?

There is a story about the construction of the church. Abbot Vejmluva didn’t know what shape the church should have had. He was walking and visiting the sick. One woman told him about her dream. She saw the church in the shape of a star. And Abbot Vejmluva was sure that it was the right shape. 



Michaela Mužátková