University of Helsinki
There are many vibrant events happening during the spring semester in the Helsinki region. With Shrove Tuesday, May Day and Restaurant Day being perhaps the most popular, they are a great way to experience community life in this small metropolis.
The year 2015 also marks 150 years since the birth of the great Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). To mark the anniversary, numerous special events will be held in Helsinki in 2015. You can read more about the events and celebrations marking this 150th anniversary at http://sibelius150.org/en/events/ .
Some other highlights include:
- Lux Light festival 4.1-8.1.2015
- Blini Weeks
- DocPoint Helsinki Documentary Film festival 27.-01.02.2015
- Sibelius and the World of Art, at Ateneum Art Gallery until 22.3.2015
- Restaurant Day 15.02.2015
- Shrove Tuesday 17.02.2015
- Easter 3.4-6.42015
- May Day (Vappu) 30.4-1.5.2015
- Cleaning Day 23.5.2015
- The Lovely Helsinki Festival 20.5-24.5.2015
- World Village Festival 23.5-24.5.2015
You can also check out events held at the University of Helsinki from the UH event calendar and events organized by the student organisations from their various Facebook pages and email lists.
Text: Saana Kallioinen