Finland has a spectrum of cultural expression due to its layered history in the intersection of different cultural spheres, as well as its multiple cultural groups, local traditions and the Indigenous People Sámi. Art and artists have played a key role in shaping the national identity.
Four distinctive seasons, with the significant variation in temperature and light, offer a special setting for Finnish cultural life. The human-nature relationship has a strong presence in Finnish arts and culture.
An equal society and wide-ranging access to education and cultural services make it possible for everyone to take part in creating and experiencing art and culture, contributing to a sense of belonging.
Contemporary Finnish culture is known for its unexpectedness, vibrancy and high quality. These characteristics are shaped by a wide range of emotional expressions, low hierarchies and collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches to cultural creation.
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Photo: Race Horse Company: Petit Mal. (© Heli Sorjonen/CircusInfo Finland/Team Finland/Finland Image Bank)
