Assyrians in Finland

[1] The majority of them living in Oulu,[1] while other smaller communities are seen in the Finnish capital, Helsinki, and as well in Turku and Jyväskylä.

The population is split religiously between Church of the East and Chaldean Catholic members.

[4] In April 1994, the community in Oulu founded the social club "Assyrian Society of Finland", recognized by the Finnish government.

The club organizes trips, picnics, and Assyrian cultural events, and holds bi-annual elections.

[4] They normally preserves their traditional food, such as Dolma, Biryani and other Assyrian dishes, to greet Finnish people.