Exhibitions, festivals, events in Finland

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Lappeenranta and Helsinki open sand sculpture festivals
In two Finnish cities craftsmen who are able to create wonderful creations of sand, show their talent.

Traditional Sand Castle built in the fortress "Linnoytus" in Lappeenranta. This year's theme - music. The festival will open on June 9.

From June 13 to 15 Art Meets Sand Competition will be held in the capital's zoo "Helsinki Zoo." Sand sculptors again surprise guests and spectators capital for their craftsmanship.

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Finnish wildlife park and entertainment opens season
Located a 20-minute drive from Turku Zoolandia zoo began the summer season. Timetable for its work - a record: from June 2 to August 10. This is due to vacation Finnish students who return to school in the first week of August.

The park is home to over 200 Zoolandia animals reported Fontanka.fi. Here you can see alligators, giant snakes, turtles, lizards, birds and other interesting from the world of fauna; total - 60 species. At the same time it's a real country entertainment. Available to visitors disco maze, climbing wall and a room with various games. On the street you can ride on a small car, fly a plane or train, pony lead on a leash or jump in the inflatable castle. While on the train you can go to the edge of Lapp tents to look at the animals in the forest.

Zoolandia open from 10:00 to 18:00; ticket price for visitors over 3 years - 19.5 euros. The only day off for the season will be June 20: it is a national holiday Finnish midsummer.

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Set of Christmas events will be held in Finland

New Finland is one of the most attractive destinations for Russians. Even though the increase in the exchange rate and, consequently, a decrease in tourist traffic, winter vacation in Finland will hold about 300 thousand visitors from Russia. In virtually every corner of the country awaits them interesting entertainment program, reports sob.korr. Travel.ru.

Most guests takes land of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi. Here until December 21 passes musical show "A Christmas extravaganza." In the forest, in the open air, you can listen to musical performances elves. These magical concerts charged mood for the upcoming winter holidays. In the evening of December 23 Santa Claus left his village in a symbolic journey, before, by tradition, will be a concert with the participation of fairy-tale characters. On December 27, in the city, as well as throughout Finland, will start winter sales.

In Helsinki, including special winter events - a free sauna for everyone. Many activities prepared and located in Tampere Amusement Park "Särkänniemi." The cafe serves the best treats: the famous Christmas pudding, hot drinks, snacks and sweets. In the studio toy cars can make cars of pegs and buttons, in my grandmother's house to make Christmas cards in a cafe - snow flakes and decorate Christmas cookies Workshop pepper biscuits. Those who are not accustomed to sit still, can have fun on special playgrounds, play snowballs, ride a pony, walk along the path of Christmas. And scheduled a meeting with Santa Claus. In addition, especially in the park waiting for tourists from Russia, so in a few days, on 27 and 28 December and 3 January 4, will be organized excursions in Russian, which also include public classes such as joint singing songs.

Christmas mood prevails in Finland everywhere, even in the capital's airport can meet Santa Claus. Up until December 23 fabulous wizard will walk on the Helsinki-Vantaa terminals, welcoming passengers. In the halls of departure will hear Christmas songs, and shops and restaurants will offer special festive products.
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Festivals and Events in Finland

New Year: on the night of January 1, Finns spend noisy restaurants or cafes with friends. Many go to Helsinki, the Central Square to hear a greeting speech of the mayor. To find out whether a good coming year, the Finns are wondering on molten tin, thrown into the water melted pewter coins (talk about the future outlines of the resulting figures).
Herring Festival: for 6 days in Helsinki Fair goes fishing, which shows the salted, smoked, salted herring with mustard, various sauces and marinade - buy fish can not only fishermen and merchants in tents set on the marketplace, but also directly from the boats. At the celebration Guests can enjoy a traditional soups, pies and fish, as well as to visit the culinary competition "Dish-surprise", a prize which is awarded to the most original cook.
Tampere Theatre Festival (August): guests of the festival will see performances of street theater, performances of music and dance, visit the seminars, exhibitions, workshops.
"Johannes" (June): in John's day, you can have fun while enjoying the performances of folk groups, as well as see how raising the Finnish flag and burn cocci (construction of dry birch twigs). On this day you will be able to follow the locals and go to nature to build a campfire, roast and eat sausages.

Event tourism in Finland

For lovers of event-related tours tour operators organize trips, which was held at various festivals - International Film Festival, "Forces of Light" (see present light and music representation), the Maritime Festival, Rock Festival "Rockoff", as well as children's snow show "flippers Lumitapahtuma" races snowmobile, pike fishing championship.

So, be sure to visit the music festival in Helsinki - Flow Festival. Over the past few days in the city center set ambitious scenes hosts exhibitions and installations, accompanied by music. The festival organizers have taken care not only about leisure, but also about nutrition guests - in cafes and restaurants tourists are treated to dishes from organic products.

You can podgadat his trip to Finland for the celebration of the Maritime Festival in Kotka. The festival hosts a variety of events, so you will be able to attend the jazz mini-festival, spectacular marine racing, competition of sea songs, concerts of all kinds, as well as in the maritime market, which offers a taste seafood. And for the children at this time children are Maritime Festival - they will be able to dance on stage some dance, sing a song or recite a poem, and also take part in competitions and games, to look at the fabulous views, organized on the street.

To spend a holiday in Finland - so visit the fascinating tours, enjoy nature and take part in the celebration of various events.