University of Helsinki
Laskiainen is a Finnish celebration traditionally held on Shrove Tuesday. It is also associated with the Sunday preceding Shrove Tuesday, this year the 15th of February. In previous times, laskiainen was the last celebration before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, but these days it mainly means a day of sleigh-riding and eating laskiaispulla, a special type of bun made just for this occasion. Laskiainen is not a public holiday, however, so you’ll still have lectures!
On laskiainen, many people, including large groups of university students, head to Kaivopuisto in Helsinki for sledding and merrymaking. A Laskiaisrieha event is also usually organized there. This year Shrove Tuesday and therefore laskiainen is on the 17th of February.
During the day traditional finnish Shrove dishes are offered in Unicafes, pea soup and Shrove Tuesday’s buns. It’s common custom in Helsinki on Shrove Tuesday that students dress up in their student overalls, if they have those costumes.
On evening there are many student parties around the city. Parties are open to all students and their ticket sale has begun on campus areas. It’s also possible to buy tickets on the doors, if there is room in party place. For more information, check on Facebook Laskiaisrieha, Laskuhumala, Gravitaatio and HC laskiainen.
Come join us for a memorable day of fun and experience laskiainen!
Check out the Laskiaisrieha event on Facebook.