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Independence Day celebrations in Keuruu
Finnish Independence Day is celebrated on 6 December, marking 108 years of independence. Traditions include the raising of the flag, visits to war graves, the Independence Day celebrations in Keuruu, a torchlight procession and the lighting of candles. The day’s events are open to all residents.
Suur-Keuruu will be streaming the celebrations live online. You can watch the celebrations live from 12.30 pm via the link streamed by Suur-Keuruu (visible to Suur-Keuruu subscribers). Come
and join us in celebrating independence together!
Keuruu
- 10.00 am: Church service at Keuruu Church
- At around 11.15 am: Wreath-laying ceremony at the heroes’ graves
- Speech: Martti Makkonen, Lieutenant Colonel (retired)
- Wreath-laying: Johannes Routila, City of Keuruu
- The Lions Club Keuruu/Lapinsalmi will ring the Herpman boys’ bell 108 times in Veterans’ Park.
- From 12.30 pm, Independence Day celebrations at Keuruu Upper Secondary School.
- 11.15–12.20 Coffee break in the secondary school canteen
- 12.30 pm: School Day celebration in the secondary school hall. You
can watch the celebration live from 12.30 pm via the link streamed by Suur-Keuruu (visible to Suur-Keuruu subscribers) - Flag salute – Flag song
- Opening remarks – Janne Teeriaho, Mayor of Keuruu
- Musical performance – Inkeri Lappalainen
- Gymnastics performance by Keuruu Women's Gymnastics Club – Delia competitive team
- Speech – Katri Tynkkynen, Reserve Sergeant Major, nature-based entrepreneur
- Musical performance – Keurusseutu Wind Ensemble
- Poetry reading – Seppo Liimatainen
- Musical performance – Keuruu Kaiku Choir, conducted by Annamari Saarinen
- Closing remarks – Oona Ruotsalainen, Chair of the Keuruu Youth Council
- The National Anthem – Tickets
Haapamäki
- 3.00 pm: Wreath-laying ceremony and prayer service at Haapamäki
- Speech and wreath-laying: Ari Kakkuri, City of Keuruu
Pihlajavesi
- 4.00 pm: Pihlajavesi torchlight procession from Pakkalanmäki to the cemetery
- 4.30 pm Wreath-laying ceremony and prayer service at Koipikangas Cemetery
- Speech: Johanna Lemmetyinen, Keuruu Parish
Wreath-laying: Ari Rajala, City of Keuruu
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION IN THE CENTRE OF KEURUU
Meet at 5.30 pm in front of Kivi School. We will set off at 6.00 pm along Keuruuntie to the war graves, where a wreath-laying ceremony will take place. EVERYONE is welcome to join us. Please bring your own lante or grave candle.
The torchlight procession is organised by the Keurusseutu Scouts.
Let us celebrate our Independence Day:
- Hoisting the flags
- By placing lit candles in the windows between 6 and 7 pm
- By taking part in joint events
The celebrations are organised by: the Town of Keuruu, the Keuruu Parish and local organisations.
The programme is subject to change; we reserve the right to make changes.
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