The Havis Amanda fountain statue is washed by university students as the prelude to the city's May Day (Vappu) celebrations. The partying continues the next morning with traditional herring and champagne picnics in Kaivopuisto Park and Ullanlinna Hill.

More info: www.visithelsinki.fi/en/whats-on/events-in-helsinki/may-day-celebration

Visit Helsinki/ Paul Williams