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Käärijä and Tuuletar show Osaka 2025 how to “Party like a Finn”

In June, Finland will present shows by Käärijä (pictured) and Tuuletar at the Nordic Pavilion at the Osaka 2025 World Expo in Japan. The Nordic Pavilion is a joint project between the Nordic countries Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Music Finland is a partner of the Finland Day music program.

Photo: Warner Music Finland

Finland is set to shine at Expo 2025 Osaka with special Finland Day celebrations on June 12, 2025. The day will include the official ceremony, as well as world-famous Finnish symbols such as Santa Claus, Moomin and sauna. The day will end with “Party like a Finn – Rock & Fashion” evening party with performances by Käärijä and Tuuletar.

A row of four women whose arms and faces are covered with splotches of colourful paint are singing with their mouths wide open.

Tuuletar is a quartet that mixes traditional Finnish group singing with beatboxing and influences from Bulgaria to Bollywood.Photo: Katariina Salmi

The theme of Finland Day is “Happiness Day of Finland”, offering visitors of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to experience the elements of Finnish happiness.

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