An American recounts his many colourful memories of Midsummer in Finland, from heavy metal bands to seaside bonfires, and from barbecues to mosquito bites.
No night tonight: Finnish Midsummer days last forever
Midsummer in Finland always makes a splash, whether it’s the spray from swimmers diving into a lake or the splatter of raindrops on the treetops. This video catches both, as well as the long days that never quite turn into night.
In every genre, Finnish bands are playing to packed houses. Here are the top 10 according to a survey on our FB page.
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