Michele Moran on the B for Baby Tour
Finland – First Stop
Wow who knew the Finn’s to be the Nordic version of the Irish? It appears to be true if the Abbey’s trip last month is anything to go by. There were many similarities; family orientated, art loving, hard workers, a mysterious sense of fun and at the weekend’s massive partiers with the help of alcohol.
It was the 43rd Tampere theatre festival, a very prestigious event and there was hundred’s of sights to see and shows to attend right across the arts spectrum. It seems the whole city was involved. Our hosts were extremely gracious and friendly, hosting a drinks reception after the show attended by many including the Irish ambassador from Helsinki. We felt really appreciated and indeed very well represented. Who knew there is an Irish/Finnish society, set up by a Finn that won a scholarship to UCD a hundred or so years ago and has since written a Finnish guide to Ireland! He informed me his publishers declined his offer to update it. More like they declined to buy his ticket to Ireland!
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