Rising the flag. National event on Tähtitorninmäki (Observatory hill) in Helsinki at 9 AM is broadcasted.
Watching the movie Tuntematon sotilas (Okänd soldat, Unknown Soldier) from TV. Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company, plays the original 1955 version every year and most people watch it despite knowing it by heart. The 1985 version is also broadcasted while the 2017 version is currently in cinemas. The film is based on Väinö Linna's anti-war novel about Finnish soldiers in WWII.
Watching national parade. The Defence Forces' parade is this year in Kuopio and it's broadcasted by Yle.
Lighting candles. People, especially those with relatives who died in war, bring candles to graves of those who fought in wars. Two candles, usually half white half blue, are placed on windows in people's homes, possibly a tradition beginning from signalling safe places for rest for Jäger recruits before the Finnish Independence. Jägers were recruited to be trained in German Empire to fight for Finnish Independence in case it hadn't been peaceful, but ended up fighting in the Civil war a year later, winning it for the Whites (non-socialists)
Watching the Castle Ball. The President of Finland invites some 2000 people to their Palace to celebrate. The Palace and people are highly decorated and to some it is the closest Finland can come to fanciness of a monarchy. The President and his wife shake hand with the quests arriving from two door: first door is opened for war veterans, followed by 'random' quests in random order, including MPs and all Finns President has invited, including artists, CEOs, athletes and normal Finns who have done something noteworthy this year. Second door is more hierarchial as the quests come in specific order and are all invited because of their job, including bishops, generals, the government, foireign ambassadors and former presidents. We, the rest of the nation, watch ir being broadcasted by Yle, judging peoples dresses.
Getting food from donators. Heikki Hursti, a philantrophist, provides the poor with food.
Protesting. Are you anarchist, comminist, fasist or just bored? Wanna break stuff? You're all welcome to annual protests!
LiviuDragneaOfficial on December 6th, 2017 at 08:06 UTC »
That looks like 25% more than 41%
Edit: Since this is top comment, Happy 100th, Finland! Much love <3
alanen on December 6th, 2017 at 09:34 UTC »
Annual Independence Day Traditions
Rising the flag. National event on Tähtitorninmäki (Observatory hill) in Helsinki at 9 AM is broadcasted.
Watching the movie Tuntematon sotilas (Okänd soldat, Unknown Soldier) from TV. Yle, the Finnish Broadcasting Company, plays the original 1955 version every year and most people watch it despite knowing it by heart. The 1985 version is also broadcasted while the 2017 version is currently in cinemas. The film is based on Väinö Linna's anti-war novel about Finnish soldiers in WWII.
Watching national parade. The Defence Forces' parade is this year in Kuopio and it's broadcasted by Yle.
Lighting candles. People, especially those with relatives who died in war, bring candles to graves of those who fought in wars. Two candles, usually half white half blue, are placed on windows in people's homes, possibly a tradition beginning from signalling safe places for rest for Jäger recruits before the Finnish Independence. Jägers were recruited to be trained in German Empire to fight for Finnish Independence in case it hadn't been peaceful, but ended up fighting in the Civil war a year later, winning it for the Whites (non-socialists)
Watching the Castle Ball. The President of Finland invites some 2000 people to their Palace to celebrate. The Palace and people are highly decorated and to some it is the closest Finland can come to fanciness of a monarchy. The President and his wife shake hand with the quests arriving from two door: first door is opened for war veterans, followed by 'random' quests in random order, including MPs and all Finns President has invited, including artists, CEOs, athletes and normal Finns who have done something noteworthy this year. Second door is more hierarchial as the quests come in specific order and are all invited because of their job, including bishops, generals, the government, foireign ambassadors and former presidents. We, the rest of the nation, watch ir being broadcasted by Yle, judging peoples dresses.
Getting food from donators. Heikki Hursti, a philantrophist, provides the poor with food.
Protesting. Are you anarchist, comminist, fasist or just bored? Wanna break stuff? You're all welcome to annual protests!
soffenaa on December 6th, 2017 at 10:58 UTC »
Happy 100th Independence day, Finland!
I'm sorry our stupid politicians didn't agree on giving you the mountain..