On Sunday 11 June the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai and Team Finland welcome everyone welcomed guests to feel the Finnishness in the summer in Shanghai! ‘We Love Finland Festival’ took place in the heart of Jing’an, at Shanghai Centre, kicking off with the official opening ceremony at 1 pm.
During the day, We Love Finland Festival gathered a big crowd of both invited guests and passers-by.
The festival offered something for everyone and included a Finnish DJ who played a variety of awesome tunes. Other entertainment was an international choir singing Finnish classics.
And the most famous mascots of Finland, the Angry Birds and the Moomin, were of course there and guests could take pictures in an authentic Finnish sauna. Finnish companies showcased their knowhow, innovations and design. The latest Finnish lifestyle brands exhibited and there was a fashion show displaying Nordic trends.
We Love Finland itself is a touring series of events reaching 12 cities around the world, from Shanghai to Oslo, celebrating the centenary year of Finnish independence, organized together by We Love Helsinki and Kyrö Distillery.
Source: Consulate General of Finland, Shanghai
