Kajaani is a potential destination for literary tourism for its connection with Kälevala of Elias Lönnrot and the Emperor of Poetry Eino Leino. Therefore, Kajaani has many opportunities to become an academic tourism destination, especially Kälevala with Kajaani fans. However, Kajaani is now facing many challenges in developing literary tourism that requires specific change. Challenges…
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All of us have our own cultural heritage, and here in Finland, it is a lot different than for example in Portugal or in Vietnam. The differences make us richer, and when meeting new people, I love learning about them and their cultural heritage. It is also an important thing for me as a tourist,…
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Kajaani’s cultural heritage support literary tourism Kajaani is the regional centre of Kainuu, with a population of almost 38 000; Pietari Brahe had found the city in 1651. Kainuu is the home of many famous Finnish writers, such as Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen. However, the history and culture of Kajaani itself are…
Read moreExploring Kainuu – A quiet and peaceful destination with many stories unfolding The trip begins next week! We will discover Kajaani and Kuhmo. Our goal is to learn more of their literary tourism. A good literature example is Kalevala, the Finnish national epic. I can’t wait to know more! The Spot-lit project and the study…
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The Finnish epic, Kalevala, has many stories and it’s well-known, therefore it is a great tool to use when developing literary tourism products and experiences. Tourism companies can for example develop small Sampos as memorabilia, take the tourists for walks through nature with Väinämöinen or even create smithing classes by Ilmarinen. If you are still…
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Tourism as a lifestyle or addiction ? You probably noticed that after the one trip you are dreaming of a new one. But how to define the line between traveling becoming a lifestyle or addiction? I think that is where it started. Hi! My name is Liisa and I am from Siberia. My very…
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Curious to experience Who is she? My name is Karoliina, but most people call me Karkki. I’m a tourism student and eager to experience something new all the time. Originally I’m from Joroinen, which is in Southern Savonia, but I’ve lived in a lot of different places, for example in: Finland: Kuopio, Tampere and Helsinki…
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Want to know more about me? Towards Graduating – International Destination Experience Project Hi there, fellow classmates and teachers! My name is Jasmin. Currently, I am studying for my last semester at Lapland UAS. I will be taking part in this International Destination Experience Project (IDEP) study unit and study tour to the Kainuu region….
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