You do not need any special reasons for celebrating Vappu. But I am lucky one, I have so many additional reasons. It is really time to hit the road and leave worries back!
This year we are especially lucky with the weather - the storm warnings appeared only in media, but not in reality!
Joensuu is a pretty small municipality (but not by Finnish standards, of course) with population amounting to around 75 thousand people, Today we actually believed it is not small at all - it seemed like everyone awakened after long winter sleep and headed to get their grasp of festive mood.
This year we are especially lucky with the weather - the storm warnings appeared only in media, but not in reality!
Joensuu is a pretty small municipality (but not by Finnish standards, of course) with population amounting to around 75 thousand people, Today we actually believed it is not small at all - it seemed like everyone awakened after long winter sleep and headed to get their grasp of festive mood.
Retrocars parade is a traditional part of Vappu in Joensuu.
Ilosaari landscape featuring Finnish students in bright red haalarit
Joensuun kaupungintalo - City Hall of Joensuu
My Vappu experience continued with watching hockey which was spoiled by two moments:
1. Finland lost
2. My Finnish is still not great enough to follow what hockey commentator is saying when there is too much noise in the bar and myself I am not a hockey fan. However, I could keep chatting with my friends and with Finnish people asking some random weird questions. Now I am sure that to train my listening skills before YKI testi I should go to a sports bar!
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