Finland. Photo Credit: Condé Nast TravellerOFFICIAL celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Finland will commence in Helsinki, its capital on December 6, 2017, in Nigeria and around the world with monuments in the country draped and illuminated with blue and white lightings.
The entire country will also take a moment together to enjoy a cup of coffee to mark the occasion, amidst winter darkness and the national colours that all Finns feel nostalgic and patriotic about.
A statement in Abuja by Ambassador Pirjo Suomela-Chowdury of Finland, disclosed that the joyful activities will bring people together. “Singers will sing, dancers will dance, and the nation’s favourite sport ice hockey will get its own special celebration.”
According to him, Finns are the biggest coffee drinkers in the world, with the country becoming an independent nation 100 years ago. Finns and friends of Finland across the world will celebrate the milestone this week.
Finland to celebrate 100th Independence anniversary with coffee, blue and white lightings
