The Lantern Festival in Finland concludes the celebration of the Chinese New Year in Finland and is an annual event 15 days after the Chinese New Year, held in Helsinki.
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The Lantern Festival in Finland's capital is also called Shan Yua. It officially ends the Chinese New Year celebrations with a big bang. Admission is free!
The Lantern Festival is an event celebrating spring and the arrival of light. This annual festival offers visitors an interesting peek into Chinese culture. It's an event for all ages with entertainment, lots of lanterns, authentic Chinese rice dumplings and music.
You can find the Lantern Festival event each February at the International Cultural Centre Caisa at Mikonkatu 17 C. For event details, also see the City of Helsinki website.
Find more annual events in Finland here.
