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The time for acknowledgements and thanks with respect to the Capital of Culture year will be the weekend from 17 to 18 December. The driving theme of the weekend is light.
On Saturday 17 December, the banks of the River Aura will be bathed in celebratory lights designed by light artist Kari Kola –...
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Turku’s extremely active Capital of Culture summer season concludes at the last August weekend, i.e., on 25–28 August. The River Aura is set to witness yet another massive public event – much like the Capital of Culture highly popular opening night.In August, The Culture 2011 Tall Ships Regatta...
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Turku Looks takes a peek into the streets of Turku. Liisa Jokinen photographed city residents with unique personal styles and clothing - people who creatively mix the old with the new, the self-made with the bought and their own with the hand-me-downs.
For many people, simplicity and...
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The town of Naantali is participating in the cultural festivities of Turku 2011 with local programme. Next summer, Naantali offers e.g. exhibitions of contemporary art under the title NYT2011 – TOGETHER, the Pilgrimage Cantate within the Lights Concert Series and performances based on local stories...
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The Town of Uusikaupunki and the City of Turku will meet over meals made of delicious ingredients from Southwest Finland. Simply Delicious looks to create modern dishes from the traditional methods of the past: simple, clean and delicious local food. The project will give special focus to...
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The Rocking Chair Get-Together will re-furnish the city space and bring back memories through a nearly forgotten piece of traditional furniture. Many people recall rocking chairs from their childhood. What will the mental images be when you sit in the chair? Images of an old, gray-haired...
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Time Walk is a 13.7-kilometre hiking route from the Tuorla Observatory to the University of Turku that portrays the Universe’s 13.7 billion years of history. The timeline starts at Tuorla with the big bang and continues all the way to the University, i.e., to the present day. Key events for the...
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In a joint effort, the Engineering Theatre AKHE (RUS), the puppetry students at the Arts Academy at Turku University of Applied Sciences and the TIP-Connection Association will produce a rare performance. Set in an outdoor swimming pool in Turku, The performance takes place above and under the...
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The Turku Market Square will be bustling with action when local producers introduce locally grown food products and their beneficial effects. Various stage performers will spice up the event and create the atmosphere of a traditional provincial market fair. Local merchants will provide a taste of...
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Time Trek is a 13.7-kilometre trekking route from the Tuorla Observatory to the University of Turku that portrays the Universe’s 13.7 billion years of history. The timeline starts at Tuorla Observatory with the big bang and continues all the way to the University, i.e., to the present day. Key...
