Weekend Wrap
IN PICTURES: The weekend wrap
Finnish beverage companies are doing the rounds internationally and several intriguing music projects are underway from classical to death metal. Take a look at the past seven days in entertainment from a Finnish perspective.
Finland celebrated Sauna Day last week, with over 1 000 private and public saunas opening their doors to sauna enthusiasts. (Photo: Harri Tarvainen) Read YLE’s article
Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto has earned his credentials as a masterful concert violinist, but he is perhaps more known for his habit of stepping outside the classical music formulae. (Photo: Facebook/KAMK) Read The Guardian’s interview
Helsinki-based restaurant Nolla takes sustainability seriously and strives for a zero-waste restaurant. (Photo: Facebook/Nolla) Read Fast Company’s article
The Angry Birds are back with a sequel to their hit film. (Photo: Rovio) Read Hollywood Reporter’s article
Sons of Chipotle is set to bring together Finnish cellist Anssi Karttunen and former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones. (Photo: Pascal Dusapin) Read Louder Sound’s article
The Long Drink Company is taking the Finnish national drink to US markets – and spreading the good word of Finland while at it. (Photo: Facebook/The Finnish Long Drink) Read Forbes’ article
Big Ear Games is a music learning application and the latest venture of Peter Vesterbacka. The game has begun a soft launch in app stores and will aim to gamify music education. (Photo: Big Ear Games) Read The Hindu Business Line’s article
Evelyn Mora, the founder of Helsinki Fashion Week, picks out her list of five sustainable designers doing the right thing. (Photo: Helsinki Fashion Week) Read Dezeen’s article
Finnish spirits from the likes of Kyrö Distillery cleared the prize table at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. (Photo: Kimmo Syväri) Read our article