TAMPERE, Finland– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Tampere staat erom bekend meer openbare sauna’s te hebben dan welke andere stad in Finland dan ook. Nu wil Tampere, de zelfverklaarde saunahoofdstad van de wereld, in 2026 ook de Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa zijn.

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Finnen zeggen dat in een sauna iedereen gelijk is. Het project Tampere26 heeft gelijkheid gekozen als hoofdthema van zijn Culturele Hoofdstad van het jaar.

De applicatie van Tampere26 is gebouwd rond de waarden gelijkheid, diversiteit, toegankelijkheid en duurzaamheid. Het doel is om gelijkheid te vergroten door middel van cultuur, sociale en milieukwesties te bespreken, diversiteit en saamhorigheid te vergroten en te werken aan een gemeenschappelijke Europese identiteit.

Tampere, the ‘’Sauna Capital’’ of the world, applies to become the European Capital of Culture

TAMPERE, Finland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 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.

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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.

Finland has a great history regarding equality. It was the first country to grant women full political rights in 1906 and Tampere played a significant role in this process. In 1905 a total of 40,000 people gathered in the central square of Tampere to demand general suffrage.

The cultural program of Tampere26 promises cultural enriching happenings, from massive shows to small-scale events like village fetes in the rural areas of the Tampere Region. 19 municipalities of the region are participating in this project with Tampere.

Moomin on Ice ballet takes place in the brand new Uros Live Arena, a venue for over 13,000 spectators. On the other hand, some activities will happen in the national parks far away from the city.

Tampere26 celebrates the opening of Tampere Art Museum’s extension and at the same time dedicates part of the program to the vibrant skateboarding culture. Of course, sauna is included. The program is compiled from over 1000 proposals, and it was developed in cooperation with 150 international partners.

Tampere26’s operating budget for the seven-year period (2021-2027) is 53.18 M€. The final selection will be made by a panel of European experts on the 2nd of June 2021. They choose between Tampere, Oulu, and Savonlinna.

More information at website: https://tampere26.fi/

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Contacts

Project Director

Perttu Pesä

tel. +358 50 587 6200

email perttu.pesa@tampere.fi