Happy Independence Day! Today is one of the most important Finnish holidays. The day where the country got its independence from Russia in 1917.
Unfortunately this year it falls on a Saturday. So no extra free day this time. But keep in mind that except for a few supermarkets everything is closed today. So enjoy the day with the family at home (the weather is anyway not supposed to be that great today).
And of course don't miss the president's big reception tonight. This year it is back in Helsinki in the newly rennovated President's Palace. The whole event will be covered live on Yle 1 starting at 18:15.
Have a great day and a wonderful weekend!
Luckily for me it fell on saturday this year so i got to watch it online as well! Usually i am at work and by the time i get home it has been too late already.
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