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What? Kidswear by Reima
How? Founded in 1944, Reima has built their reputation on clothing that supports children’s mobility and outdoor play. The focus on functionality means waterproof fabrics, breathable materials and durable construction. This reflects a broader Nordic ethos: children should be free to explore, whateve...
In southwestern Finland, the city of Turku holds some grand historic structures, including a castle that counts itself among the nation’s oldest buildings. An episode of Monocle Radio’s The Urbanist explores the history of Turku Castle, from its beginnings in the 1280s to its later life as a museum.
Construction began when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden, and...
Ask five people what a rave is, and you’ll likely get five different answers. But at its core, rave culture centres on music, dancing and a shared love for this counterculture with an ethos of peace, love, unity and respect (PLUR).
DJ Pixi, a longtime rave organiser and performer, says the vibe changes depending on the setting. Indoors, you are edging closer to club te...
When school meals are discussed in Finland, the conversation often carries a whiff of enlightened civic virtue and moral certainty. Any sensible adult is expected to have just one view: school meals are worth supporting. Full stop.
Free school meals became available to all elementary school students in Finland in 1948. In the early years, kids’ favorite school lunches ...
After driving for several hours along a road lined with forests and lakes, you wouldn’t expect to wind up at one of the world’s leading classical music festivals. Yet every summer, Kuhmo becomes the international capital of chamber music for two weeks.
“The contrast is huge,” says festival volunteer Matti-Jussi Pollari, a former director of the Kuhmo Arts Centre. “We a...