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Seurasaari Midsummer Bonfires, Helsinki
June 2018

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The traditional elements of a Finnish midsummer celebration are fire and water, music and dance, and outdoor games under the national flag and birch trees. Why not bring the whole family to experience the enchanting magic and spells of the midsummer night bonfires at Seurasaari?

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Folk Folk dance Folk heritage Special programme for children Special programme for young adults Traditional folk music Alcohol-free Free admission events Outdoor event

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Homepage	www.seurasaarenjuhannusvalkeat.fi
E-mail	ino@seurasaarisaatio.fi
Festival address	Seurasaari, Helsinki Festival on map
Phone	+358 40 649 3040
Office	Huvila 3, Seurasaari, FI-00250 Helsinki

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