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Finnish traditions around 1st of May today revolve around sparkling wine and various other alcoholic beverages. Strap photographers joined forces to document the 1st of May in the cities of Rovaniemi and Lahti. Photographers Petri Uutela Jussi Leinonen |
1ST OF MAY
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 SIMU (Sun Isäsi Märät Unet) played an aqoustic show at the beach, Rovaniemi. |
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 A beer connoisseur. |
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 Students giving a traditional bath for the statue during the festive ceremonies, Rovaniemi. |
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 In front: a concealed bottle of hard liquor, in the background: mayor of Rovaniemi. |
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 Freshmen students get a shower. |
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 Free whipping and bondage (remember to tip). |
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 Important part of finnish 1st of May is music. This man is fixing his portable audio device. |
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 The 1st of May speeches and choir performances at the Lahti market square gathered a lot of excited spectators. |
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 A handshake attempt while swordfighting with urine, Rovaniemi. |
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 The Karhu beer packaging as a clothing accessory item. |
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 A karaoke singer at a local bar during the late hours of 1st of May, Rovaniemi. |
                
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