Tampere veterans to celebrate Finland’s independence at Peurankallio

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The Tampere veterans’ independence celebration will be held at Peurankallio on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Veterans from Tampere, veterans’ widows, members of Lotta Svärd and Little Lottas, as well as their companions, are invited to attend.
The Finnish flag is flying.

A celebration of Finland's independence will be held at Peurankallio in Tampere on Wednesday 2 December 2026 from 11.30 to 14.30. The event will honour Finland’s war veterans and celebrate Finnish independence. Veterans from Tampere, veterans’ widows, members of Lotta Svärd and Little Lottas are warmly welcome to attend. Participants may also bring a companion. 

Programme 

  • Welcome / Miia Mustalahti, Specialist, TampereMissio 
  • Celebratory address / Kalervo Kummola, Chair of the Tampere City Council
  • Musical performance / Niilo Rantala 
  • Closing remarks 

A festive lunch and coffee will be served to participants. 

Registration is open until Wednesday 11 November 2026. To register, please contact Jenni Leijo, Organisation Coordinator at TampereMissio, by phone on 040 749 9694. 

The event is organised by the City of Tampere and TampereMissio ry.

Accessibility information / Peurankallio

  • Location: Peurankallio, Peurankallionkatu 10, Tampere
  • Step-free access through the building’s main entrance. The door opens using a push button.
  • Accessible toilet
  • The floor is level throughout, with no steps 

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Updated 30 October 2026 at 10.55 with information about the speaker giving the celebratory address.

Further information

Iiwo Ahola
Participation and Engagement Specialist
Phone:
040 545 4005
Jenni Leijo
Registration / Organisation Coordinator at TampereMissio
Phone:
040 749 9694
Text: Johanna Kurela
Photos: Marika Haapala
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