October 17th, 2007
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More than 40,000 people are getting ready for the most important indoor event in Finland, and one of the most waited-for of the year for horse lovers.
The competition, lasting four days, is due to take place at the Hartwell Areena in Helsinki. As the name suggests, it is more than a display of equestrian skill- it is also a extraordinary cultural event.
A children’s matinee will be held on Sunday morning, so that the little ones will not miss out. There will also be a “Horse Expo” with more than 60 stands exhibiting and selling goods necessary for horse owners and stables.
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August 14th, 2007
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The most visited music and arts festival in Finland will return to Helsinki at the end of August, turning the Finnish capital into an enormous cultural centre. From August 20th to September 5th, every visitor will be able to find a show that satisfies their musical palate with an exciting programme offering concerts, art exhibitions, circus acts and other entertainment throughout the city, all day long.
For two whole weeks Helsinki will be in effervescence, putting the city on the international cultural map. Approximately thirty buildings (theatres, cultural centres, churches, galleries and even restaurants) will host a series of artistic events and shows, attracting a crowd of more than 300,000 every year.
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