"Pikkulaskiainen"

If you are thinking about going to Turku on February, maybe you are lucky and you have the opportinity to take part in one of the crowdest University parties in Finland!

“Pikkulaskiainen” is one of the best Universities parties I've ever stayed in my all life. It is an event that takes place on February, and it gathers more than 10.000 visitors every year.
The party starts with a “sled race” in the city centre, but it is a bit more original than a normal sled race you can imagine. Groups of friends from different faculties make their own sled! Some of them are so beautiful, and others are broken just start the race, it is so funny.

Then, there is live music and everybody have fun together. All streets are full of people having fun, it is amazing! All students wear the overall of their Universities, and some of them wear funny customs also. When the night comes, some students do a “bar tour” to get a gold patch for their overall. It is crazy!

As I said, if you come to Finland and you are a University student, I suggest you to come, the atmosphere is amazing! And it is a good opportunity to make Finnish friends too!

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