Northern Game Summit
The gaming industry is strong in Kajaani. You’ll find both education in the field and vibrant business activities here.
Northern Game Summit (NGS) has formed into an annual event for networking between people of all skill levels of game development. NGS provides an easygoing environment for game creators to mingle, connect and exchange ideas. Every year the participants enjoy the friendly and comfortable yet informative feel of the event.
NGS is a part of the #GameCity Kajaani initiative – a joint operation of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, the city of Kajaani and local games industry businesses.
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Kajaani City Theater
The theater has an ambitious and open-minded approach towards arts, society at large and manifestations of diversity in human experience, with regional perspective.
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Vuokatti-hiihto Skiing Event
The snow certainty of Vuokatti Hiihto, the best prepared ski tracks, experienced organisation and snow covered hilly landscape guarantee a skiing experience for both amateurs and top-class athletes!
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Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race
Lost In Kainuu Adventure Race is arranged annually in a changing location in Kainuu, gathering about 500-700 adventure racers (amateurs to top athletes) to survive this ultimate challenge of physical and mental endurance.
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Raate Road
Raate Road in Suomussalmi, about 18 km long and ending at frontier barriers, was the scene of two decisive Winter War battles.
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Wildlife
The Finnish people have a millennial history of living side by side with carnivores. Watch a documentary and take a look into the predators' life!
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Raate Marathon and March
Raate Marathon and Raate March are organized on the historical sites of Winter War. There are suitable options for the whole family to participate.
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Barokki Soi Music Festival
Barokki Soi is a music festival organized at springtime in Kajaani. As the name of the event suggests, music from the Baroque period is performed at the concerts.
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Dance Pavilions
In Finland going out for social dancing is a traditional way to spend time, meet people and enjoy music. Especially at summertime there are plenty of summer pavilions open, often located in beautiful places in the countryside.
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Literature Tourism
The national epic Kalevala is a central element in Kainuu`s literary culture. In 2019, Kuhmo became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network founding their application on the strong connection between Kuhmo and the Kalevala, and the many ways the Kalevala influences the everyday life in Kuhmo.
In addition to Elias Lönnrot who compiled the Kalevala, Kainuu has also other famous writers such as Isa Asp, Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen, whose trails to follow!
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Pakko Sanoa!
Pakko Sanoa! (Must say!) festival in Suomussalmi offers the audience a diverse and artistically interesting program with a comprehensive sample of the power of monologue theater, solo performances and the necessity to speak up.
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Veisuuvestivaalit Music Event in Ristijärvi
Veisuuvestivaali is the main cultural event of the small Ristijärvi municipality, taking place every year at the beginning of August. There are some amazingly sensitive and emotional concerts available.
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Vuokatin Vaellus
Vuokatin Vaellus is the autumn season-opening event gathering hiking and yoga enthusiasts together in the hilly landscapes of Vuokatti. The event is suitable for everyone, even families.
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