Vappu Festival 2010

When & Where The Vappu Festival 30th April in Finland- best get to Helsinki.

Finland's Spring Break Everyone is a student in Finland for a day of drinking mead on the streets & dancing. When you graduate from University in Finland you receive a white cap. Not dissimilar to a sailors hat. This is the first thing you will need.

Spring Festivals in Finland

Theren't many Spring Festivals in Finland and this is certainly a good way to see the people's traditions and customs.

Getting there You can fly into Helsinki international airport or take a train from any Scandanavian city.

Accommodation There are quality hotels and cheap accommodation in Helsinki available here.

Be at the Havis Amanda statue for 6pm April 30th (she’s naked) in the centre of Helsinki. It's washed down and a white hat is placed upon it. When the cap is in place there is an explosion of champagne and sparkling white. Streamers, whistles & balloons hoard the air space. The celebrations carry onto the wee hours with a myriad of crazy bars, clubs & house parties to try out.

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