The Second Honeymoon in Finland
Judy / Aug 10. 2010
Greater Helsinki Region
The coastal Helsinki region has earned a reputation as a metropolis with human dimension where visitors can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and many interesting offerings. Eastern and western influences from the past 450 years can be seen everywhere – in the city’s architecture, culinary culture, event offerings and friendly people.
Education
Education is highly valued in Finland. The high standard of education forms one of the cornerstones of the Finnish national strategy. From primary schools to universities, the Finnish education system is one of the best in the world.
Design & Culture
Design is a factor deep-rooted in the urban lifestyle of Helsinki. Design is manifest in the everyday lives of Helsinki citizens in many ways, ranging from home furniture and items that represent old Finnish design traditions to modern urban solutions in the city and contemporary interior design.
Innovations
During the past ninety years, Finland, a former periphery of Russia, has reinvented itself as one of the most successful countries in the world in almost any aspect. The story of Finland is a story of innovation.
Cleantech & Environment
Finnish cleantech innovation starts with the challenging Nordic nature, which forces us to try harder, study more and solve problems with newest innovations in order to stay in the global game. Finland’s biggest resource is situated between our ears. 70 % of Finnish CEOs have a degree in engineering. This is one of the facts that make Finns solution oriented.
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Pan Jianfeng
Visual Artist, Alt Design
Pan Jianfeng was born into an artistic family in Zhejiang Province of China. He graduated from China Academy of Art with a M.A. degree in 1996. He was awarded a distinction for his second M.A. degree ...
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