Invitation to Helsinki » Havis Amanda

Only 3 days to go – Expo 2010 Shanghai!

Havis Amanda — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:57:32 +0000

This is very exciting! The grand opening of the Shanghai World Expo is in only 3 days and I am absolutely thrilled. Unfortunately I am not able to attend due to the fact that the opening coincides with my yearly duties as the official May First Lady. The Finnish students give me one of those white caps and everything. It’s all very festive!

But my good friend EMMA tells me that there is a big Finnish delegation flying out for next week. The Cities of Espoo (where EMMA is from) and Shanghai will renew their sister city agreement and Espoo will host a very interesting seminar titled Creating Better Life on May 5th. How wonderful is that?!

On the 6th May Finnish and Chinese travel professionals will meet and network to learn more from each other.

This is just the beginning. I welcome all the participants of the Invitation to Helsinki… no, of the EXPO, to come and visit me in Helsinki. I know it will be worth your while!

Those funny monkeys!

Havis Amanda — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:09:37 +0000

So, the Shanghai World Expo is really near! Less than a month to the opening ceremony, which is going to be fabulous, no doubt about it.

I was cruising the web the other day when I came accross this utterly hilarious bit of Finnish trivia, told by monkeys!! Surely now no-one can claim that Finns take themselves too seriously? Check it out for your self.

The Daily Ape Show

http://www.dailyape.com/post/479650153/the-daily-ape-show-facts-about-finland-episode-1

Don’t take it from us…

Havis Amanda — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:08:53 +0000

but let the press impress you!

My dear, dear friend Mr. Norman Miller from the Guardian came for a visit and wrote about it. Take a look – he has compelling arguments to support the Finnish Design’s march towards a brilliant future. Join us and make it that much better!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2010/apr/03/helsinki-finland-design-city-break?page=all

Don’t worry – the green will come!

Havis Amanda — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:21:12 +0000

We’ve had a wonderful winter here in Helsinki this year. Some might argue that it has lasted long enough, but I don’t mind enjoying the snow and its beauty for a while longer. The good news is that we’re well on our way to long, lovely sunlight afternoons when you can have a coffee outside, wear your brand new sunglasses and get a few freckles. Don’t forget the sun block, people!

For some Winter fun smack in the middle of Helsinki, you should visit the Icepark and do some skating! Situated right next to the central railway station, you can get some fresh air and laughter in your life and sit down for a nice warm drink afterwards.

And once summer is here, there will be other fun stuff to do!

icepark.fi