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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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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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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Ethno Music Festival Sommelo in Kuhmo
Ethno music festival Sommelo in Kuhmo is arranged annually in Kuhmo. In addition to concerts, the program includes for example exhibitions, training in different musical instruments and seminars related to folk music.
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Tour de Kainuu Cycling Event
Welcome to enjoy a relaxed event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!
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Kuhakunkku Fishing Competition
Oulujärven Kuhakunkku, based in Paltamo, is a fishing competition specialized in pike perch. The event also hosts a side party.
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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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LankaFest in Puolanka
Experience a rock festival in a small and remote municipality in Kainuu!
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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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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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Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival
Every July, the town of Kuhmo is taken over by talented chamber musicians and audiences coming from all over the world to enjoy the unique concerts and atmosphere.
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Annual Regional Gala
The annual regional Gala of Kainuu is arranged every year in August, in one of the region's municipalities. The event is aimed at the residents of Kainuu and is free for everyone to participate.
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A Region of Tar Burners
The history of tar making dates back thousands of years. The technique used traditionally used in Finland was tar burning in a pit, i.e. dry distillation of wood. The tar barrels were transported to Oulu in the coast by boat. The large rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the biggest obstacles for the oarsmen rowing tar barrels to Oulu. The canals built in the rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the solution.
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