What's Vappu ?

First of all, Vappu is May Day in finnish. This spring festival is a popular carnival that has traditionally been celebrated by workers and students. On the eve of May Day, students gather at the Market Square to wash the statue of Havis Amanda and place a student cap on her head. The celebrations continue throughout the city. The following morning everyone gathers in Kaivopuisto Park and Ullanlinnanmäki for a picnic and more sparkling wine. Parades and other events are also held around town.

How it was Vappu in Jyväskylä ?

Vappu. 5 letters to indicate the holiday of the Finns. Vappu, or still, when the Finn gives everything. Here is an event about which I heard for months during my semester in Finland. Labor Day, holiday of the students, party of the holidays. Vappu is by far one of the most important events which give rhythm to the Finnish calendar. Anchored in all the spirits of our Scandinavian friends, we were able to see the excitement rising in the course of the weeks. And it is necessary to live it to understand it, because one thing's for sure, Vappu keeps all its promises …

Jyvaskyla closes shop, drinks, sings and dances. From the beginning of the afternoon of days of Vappu, streets are invaded by the crowd.
In one of the biggest park of Jyvaskyla, is organized a peak screw. All the inhabitants group together low, and share dishes prepared by each, and continuous to celebrate together the arrived of beautiful days.
At the same time, syndicates and certain political parties organize a demonstration for the Labor Day.

Last Word !

A festival, that you have to look if you come in the big North in this period of the year!