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Finnishness

We’re all members of the same tribe
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We’re all members of the same tribe

“Finland to me is, above all, the Finnish language; one of the world’s richest and most expressive languages – my brush, my instrument and my toolbox”, writes Finnish rapper Karri ‘Paleface’ Miettinen.

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A penny for your thoughts
Life & societySociety

A penny for your thoughts

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Christmas Eve in a candlelit Finnish cemetery
Candlelit cemetery at Christmas, Finland
ChristmasChristmas traditions

Christmas Eve in a candlelit Finnish cemetery

Visiting the cemetery forms part of many Finns’ Christmas rituals. Hey, it’s not as morbid as it might sound.

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The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna
Life & societyFinnishness

The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna

This year our Christmas calendar is full of Finnish emotions (is there such a thing?). The first three emojis of the Finland sticker set are here!

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Experiencing the Finnish sauna
Duas pessoas estão nadando em um lago. Ao fundo, há um cais e uma construção de sauna com pessoas sentadas na varanda.
Life & societySociety

Experiencing the Finnish sauna

Sauna is a huge deal for the Finns, and a favourite topic. An American in Finland recounts sauna highlights and stories.

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Heavy metal pilgrim hits Finnish festival
Arts & cultureMusic

Heavy metal pilgrim hits Finnish festival

The first time I heard heavy metal music, I knew I had to visit Finland. The dream comes true with a trip to Helsinki’s Tuska Festival, where I connect with Finnish people and culture through a common love of metal music.

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Now trending globally: Finnish metal music
A promo photo of Nightwish.
Arts & cultureMusic

Now trending globally: Finnish metal music

Why are Finnish heavy metal bands so popular around the world? It originates in the music’s complexity and rich emotional content.

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Exploring the Finnish affinity for coffee
A cup of coffee and cookies on a pink surface.
Arts & cultureCuisine

Exploring the Finnish affinity for coffee

Did you know that the Finns are among the biggest coffee drinkers in the world? We ask a few of them why that is.

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