Tampere is famous for having more public saunas than any other city in Finland. Now Tampere, the self-declared sauna capital of the world wants to be also the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
Finns say that in a sauna everyone is equal. Tampere26 project has chosen Equality as the main theme of its Culture of Capital year. Tampere26’s application is built around the values of equality, diversity, accessibility and sustainability.
The aim is to increase equality through culture, discuss social and environmental issues, increase diversity and togetherness and work on a common European identity.
“Equality has been a fundamental right for citizens of the European Union since its foundation. Tampere26 slogan Equally European is a long-term development project where we invite Europeans to take care of equality, a value that is under threat. We still have a lot to learn on this matter”, says Tampere26 Project Director Perttu Pesä.
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In sauna we all are equal. That is what we say in Finland. Photo: Laura Vanzo Visit Tampere
Finns say that in a sauna everyone is equal. Tampere26 project has chosen Equality as the main theme of its Culture of Capital year.
Tampere26 s application is built around the values of equality, diversity, accessibility and sustainability. The aim is to increase equality through culture, discuss social and environmental issues, increase diversity and togetherness and work on a common European identity. Equality has been a fundamental right for citizens of the European Union since its foundation. Tampere26 slogan Equally European is a long-term development project where we invite Europeans to take care of equality, a value that is under threat. We still have a lot to learn on this matter , says Tampere26 Project Director Perttu Pesä.
Tampere, the Sauna Capital of the world, applies to become the European Capital of Culture
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 5:47PM IST (12:17PM GMT)
Tampere, Finland:
Tampere is famous for having more public saunas than any other city in Finland. Now Tampere, the self-declared sauna capital of the world wants to be also the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
In sauna we all are equal. That is what we say in Finland.” Photo: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
Finns say that in a sauna everyone is equal. Tampere26 project has chosen Equality as the main theme of its Culture of Capital year.
Tampere26’s application is built around the values of equality, diversity, accessibility and sustainability. The aim is to increase equality through culture, discuss social and environmental issues, increase diversity and togetherness and work on a common European identity.
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Tampere is famous for having more public saunas than any other city in Finland. Now Tampere, the self-declared sauna capital of the world wants to be also the European Capital of Culture in 2026.
In sauna we all are equal. That is what we say in Finland.” Photo: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
Finns say that in a sauna everyone is equal. Tampere26 project has chosen Equality as the main theme of its Culture of Capital year.
Tampere26’s application is built around the values of equality, diversity, accessibility and sustainability. The aim is to increase equality through culture, discuss social and environmental issues, increase diversity and togetherness and work on a common European identity.