Finland

Hei! That's hello, any time of day.

Matkamuistot · Souvenirer

Emblems of Finland

• Helsinki Cathedral: Helsinki
• Kalevala: Finnish Literature Society
• Koli National Park: Lieksa
• The Rowan Legend: Olavinlinna Castle

Passi · Pass

Collect Finland

• Expo Passport: 188 Emblems

Palkinnot · Belöningar

Rewards

• Partner rewards

Suomi minuutissa · Finland på en minut

The lion and the blue cross

• Coat of arms: A crowned lion on red raises a sword in an armoured hand and treads on a sabre, among nine silver roses. It has stood for Finland since the 1500s.
• Blue · lakes · White · snow

Say it like a local

• Hei! (hello)
• Kiitos (thanks)
• Näkemiin (goodbye)
• Hyvää päivää (good day)
• A long sound is written twice: kiitos, hyvää

Ruoka ja juhlat · Mat och fester

Taste & celebrate

• Karjalanpiirakka: Rye pasty with rice porridge
• Lohikeitto: Salmon soup with potato and dill
• Korvapuusti: Cinnamon bun with cardamom
• Mustikkapiirakka: Wild blueberry pie

Festivals

• Vappu (May Day): White student caps, sima and funnel cakes, picnics in the park.
• Juhannus (Midsummer): Bonfires by the lake on the nightless night. Midsummer Day is also the Day of the Finnish Flag.
• Itsenäisyyspäivä (Independence Day): Two candles in every window at dusk, and the students' torch march to Senate Square.
• Joulurauhan julistus (Christmas Peace): Read out in Turku at noon on Christmas Eve, a custom since the Middle Ages.

Musiikki · Musik

Music

• The kantele, Sibelius & today's songs