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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Värikallio Rock Paintings
The paintings of Värikallio, made with blood and red ochre, are estimated to be 3,500–4,500 years old. More than 60 figures can be identified from the sheer rock wall rising out of Lake Somerjärvi. The mystical animal and human figures are believed to be related to hunting or shamanism. The unique Värikallio is located in the northern reaches of Hossa national park and can be visited throughout the year.
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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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Eino Leino House Book Days
The annual Paltaniemi Days and Eino Leino House Book Days in July are a combination of sales event, presentations, lectures, concerts, meeting old and new acquaintances and attending evening events.
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Finnish Baseball in Sotkamo
Baseball is as Finnish as it gets! There is a very successful baseball team in Kainuu, with their home field on a beautiful spot in Sotkamo.
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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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Migration Stories
The RekryKainuu project has interviewed some people who have moved to Kainuu. From that series of articles, you may read in English the story of Diana, who moved from Barcelona to Sotkamo.
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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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Lake Oulujärvi – Sea of Kainuu
Feel the sandy beach of Ärjä island on your toes, travel onboard the northernmost steamship in Europe and see the scenery through the eyes of national poet Eino Leino, enjoy the nightless nights at the stunning golf course in Paltamo and have sweet dreams in the birdhouse hotel.
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LankaFest in Puolanka
Experience a rock festival in a small and remote municipality in Kainuu!
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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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Homebase in Sotkamo
Sotkamo is an active municipality that has more to offer to its residents than an average towns of its size. In Sotkamo, it's easy to lead an active life style, and the municipality is attracting new inhabitants. Get to know your potential neighbors, who are living like they were on holiday 365 days a year!
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Big Friday
Big Friday is an annual networking and business event bringing up the know-how of businesses in the region.
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