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Finland is the first country in the world to publish its own set of country themed emojis. The Finland emoji collection were created to explain some hard-to-describe Finnish emotions, Finnish words and customs.
Paavo Nurmi Games is expanding and evolving. Since 2017 the meeting will be a part of the IAAF World Challenge -series. Furthermore, various side events in celebration of Nurmi’s achievements, such as Paavo Nurmi Junior Games, Paavo’s Sports Day and Paavo Nurmi Marathon, will be held throughout the festival weeks.
It's a great place to live, work, study, have hobbies, enjoy a good time and feast on amazing food.
The ideas of the Reformation came to revolutionise Central Europe in the early 1500s. These new teachings arrived first into Turku and spread from there to other parts of the country. Mikael Agricola, the Bishop of Turku, was the most prominent reformer in Finland. He was the father of written Finnish and made his life’s work in Turku.
An exhibition that explores the life of Touko Laaksonen, also known as Tom of Finland , is on display at the Studio at Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art.
Manual is a short introduction to Finnish culture and society. We hope You will enjoy it!