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Finland gained independence on the 6th of December 1917. The Parliament Act adopted already in 1906 created Finnish democracy: universal suffrage gave all adult Finns the right to vote and stand for election. 

Over the centuries, Finns have developed the Finnish way of life, which we are now celebrating. With the WE! spirit Finland has gone from strength to strength. 

A Joyous Quarter for Independent Finland on 5 December 2007

On the eve of the Independence Day, on 5 December 2007 at noon, all of Finland will dedicate a moment to celebrate independence. This "Joyous Quarter for Independent Finland" will give every Finn and friends of Finland a shared experience of independence celebrations.

The Joyous Quarter is an anniversary celebration with a difference: it is a festive rather than a solemn event. Everyone celebrates wherever they are at that moment: at school, at work, at home, at an old-age home, at a day-care centre, in a car, in the street, in a shop, in the market place…

There are certain shared elements in the Joyous Quarter, such as a congratulatory song to Finland. It is also hoped that each community arranges a programme its own. 

Further information:

Secretary General, Ministry of Education
Dr. Ritva-Sini Merilampi, tel. +358-9-160 77 234
[email protected] 

Yhteisen juhlavuoden terveisin

Stefan Wallin
kulttuuri- ja urheiluministeri

Harri Skog
kansliapäällikkö

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