Today 6th of December Finland celebrates it’s 97th Independence day. Even I’m living in Ecuador, I’m proud to be Finnish  and thankful for the independence.

People usually celebrate Independence day in Finland at their homes. If you go to the cities of Finland today, you will notice all the stores are closed and it’s really quiet on the streets. President has a celebration every year, which is shown live on the TV and it’s tradition in many families to watch this  program (though I’m not interested in that). It’s a peaceful celebration with the family gathering together, to honer the independence.

Here are some of my pictures from Finland and a song about Finland, from a famous Finnish band Stratovarius, Land of Ice and Snow (remember, we have four seasons it’s not just snow and cold all year around :)).

I wish you all happy Finnish Independence day!

Repovesi National Park

Repovesi National Park

Promise of a winter

Helsinki Railwaystation

Kaisaniemi, Helsinki

Hakaniemenranta in Helsinki

Länsisatama, West harbor

View over Helsinki, from the helicopter field of my old workplace

Center of Helsinki

Winter