Happy birthday Tampere!

On Oct. 1, 1779,  Tampere was established under the king of Sweden, Gustav III, by that time Finland was not independent country but a part of Sweden. Since 1955 people celebrate the city’s birthday on that day and the last weekend of September. This year is 234rd Anniversary. There are many public events at the city hall, public library, police station, health center, and schools. At the harbor the fish markets sell salmon dishes, smoked, marinated salmon, sardines, other many kinds of white fishes. Most of the museums offer free admission to everybody. People visit the city’s historical events and enjoy fish lunch with family and friends.