Traditional Independence Day celebration for Espoo’s sixth-graders on 22nd of November
Espoo’s sixth-graders will celebrate Independence Day together at the Opinmäki campus.
The sixth-graders’ Independence Day celebration will be organised at the end of November. The first celebration was held in 2017 when Finland celebrated its 100 years of independence. This year, a new partner, the Navy Band, will be responsible for the music at the celebration.
-The Navy Band is delighted to join in celebrating Independence Day with the sixth graders of Espoo. It is wonderful to be part of continuing this important and valuable tradition, while also showcasing the diversity of military music and the activities of the Defense Forces. After all, the Defense Forces have a natural role in the celebration of independence, says Lisa Forss, the manager of the Navy Band.
On the day of the celebration, three events will be organised with a total of almost 4,000 pupils along with their teachers attending. The celebration will begin with a toast, after which the pupils will greet the representatives of the City of Espoo. The event will also include speeches, dancing to music performed by the Navy band and singing the Finnish national anthem.