Finnish Tolkien Society
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| Fan Club | |
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| Name: | Suomen Tolkien-seura Kontu ry |
| Dates: | 1992-present |
| Founder(s): | Mikael Ahlström and Johanna Vainikainen-Uusitalo |
| Leadership: | |
| Country based in: | Finland |
| Focus: | Works of J.R.R. Tolkien and fantasy literature in general |
| External Links: | official site, discussion forum |
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Suomen Tolkien-seura is a Finnish society for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and other fantasy literature, formed January 3, 1992 on Tolkien's 100th birthday. It publishes the Legolas fanzine and the Hobittilan Sanomat newsletter, and gives out the Kuvastaja award for the best Finnish fantasy novel of the year. The society organises moots six times a year, and some cities also have their own smials, which organise book clubs and other activities.
In 2012 the Finnish Tolkien society merged with Verkkoyhteisö Kontu, a Tolkien discussion forum and fansite.
Active smials
- Smial Brandagamba (Helsinki)
- Smial Juhlapuu (online smial)
- Smial Marach (Luumäki)
- Smial Morel (Tampere)