Finnish Competitions: Fun and Unusual

Discover the exciting and unique competitions that showcase the fun side of Finnish culture.

Intermediate

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In Finland, there are some competitions that are unusual and exciting. One of the most famous is the Wife Carrying World Championship. This event takes place every year in Sonkajärvi. In this competition, men carry their wives over a course filled with obstacles. The winner is the man who completes the course in the shortest time. This event started in 1992 and is now famous worldwide. Many couples practice hard for this fun and challenging race.