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A visit to Finland will never be complete without getting the chance try their way of spending their nightlife. Listed below are a few of the ways that Finnish spend their nights with each other. Line Dancing the Finnish Way If you are one of those Western wannabes or just wanted to give a try their dance steps, then visiting the Tahti restaurant every Sunday is a must for you. Here is where the Line Dancing the Finnish way is happening. You will be shuffling, yee-hawning, twirling dance, and hip jiggling for three hours with the unrepentant country sounds on the background. Although the activities are good for all, majority of the programs are designed for women and are available in both English and Finnish making it not a problem at all if you do not know how to speak the local language. With over 10,000 different daces for the ladies to try on, there will be no chance for you to get bored when in Stadin Tahti. Grand Casino Helsinki If you are into gambling or simply just to have fun in a casino, the Grand Casino Helsinki is the right place to be. Located in the City Center, the Grand Casino is the only major international class casino in Finland. Aside from the gaming tables, poker rooms, and slot machines, visitors will also enjoy the restaurants, cabaret, and different special events happening in the Grand Casino whole year round. The casino also holds different private events that will surely make each visitor’s visit to the casino truly a remarkable one. Private events... [Read more of this review]

Design Forum Shop Shopping will never miss the list of things to do when visiting a certain place. When in Finland, do not miss the chance to shop in one of the shops in Finland that sells nothing but only original products and designs from their designers. The Design Forum Shop sells 100% Finnish objects made of glass, wood, ceramics, and textiles. Located in the city-center, Design Forum shop has items for sale that are useful rather than just mere decorative. The store opens 10am to 7am every Mondays through Fridays, 10am to 6pm on Saturdays, and 12pm to 5pm on Sundays.  Located at 7 Erottajankatu 00130, getting there is accessible via central station tram, bus or metro. Kalevala Koru Another a must visit shopping place in Finland is the Europe’s largest jewelry manufacturer and Finland’s known brands, the Kalevala Koru. If you want to have a Nordic feel within you, then shopping for some in this jewelry store is a perfect idea.  Located at 25 Unioninkatu 00170, the Kalevala Koru Helsinki flagship store is accessible via Tram 3B to Senaatintori. The store is open Monday to Friday at 10am to 6pm and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The store is close on Sundays. Hakaniemi Market Hall If you want to take a piece of Finland with you and wanted to experience the Helsinki life, then you must visit the Hakaniemi Market Hall in the Kallio district. The visitors will definitely miss the Helsinki life that this shopping center shows. In this two storey shopping center you will find... [Read more of this review]

Festivals in Finland are not only beneficial to adults but to their little angels as well. They have the Children’s Summer Festival that highlights the talents of the children. Held at the Warkaus Hall, during this weeklong event, kids will be clattering the place with their little dancing shoes, while those children from the park are making somersault and scarecrows. Visitors of the festival will be wandering on the streets of Varkaus from one event to another. The festival will not only be for kids but for the whole family alike with the adventure Island and the Leafy Man park concert. Events included in the festival are Song Contest for Children and Young People, outdoor concert and the Finnish Sumersault Championships, The Lasten Luku Varkasu children’s literature award, children’s and the workshops. The Song Contest for Children and Young People is happening in the Warkaus Hall. This singing contest is open to children up to 16 years of age. The Vekara Orchestra accompanies all of the performers. The outdoor concert and the Finnish Summersault Championships on the other hand showcases live musical performances, a nice summer weather, and a picnic basket. A summersault contest is also organized for participant of all ages. The Lasten LukuVarkaus children’s literature award is given to the best children’s book with a prize of €3,500. During the festival is also a children’s workshop that features events like sand sculpting, clay molding, fishing, and learning... [Read more of this review]