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NEWSTHE DON’T-MISS-LIST OF THE SAIMAA SUMMER08.06.2010 From June to August, it's time to enjoy the everlasting days, the vital green color of the nature and the shimmering of the waters.
From June to August, it's time to enjoy the everlasting days, the vital green color of the nature and the shimmering of the waters. The cultural events are numerous and plenty of them have nothing to envy on a worldwide scale. Along with the events, there are activities which are simply a must in the Saimaa lake region. Here are some hints for everyone interested in culture and history. The culturally rich summer can start with a visit at the Retretti Art Centre, in the breathtaking Punkaharju area, open from June 3rd until August 29th. Each year, it offers a world-class art exhibition in a unique location in the cave under earth. This year, the main artist of Retretti is the exceptional Finnish female artist Helene Schjerfbeck. Once in Punkaharju, one can't lose the Forest Museum Lusto, the only museum of its kind in Finland and worth visiting even for its architecture. In Kerimäki, close to Punkaharju and Savonlinna, the amazing wooden church, biggest in the world, waits for its' admirers. In Savonlinna, the Opera Festival lasts from the 2nd until the 31st of July and is known all over the world. This is a perfect occasion to see some great opera on stage - the wonderful surroundings and the marvellous setting of the medieval castle guarantee an unforgettable experience for each visitor! Still in Savonlinna, a cruise with a nostalgic steam ship is something one can't miss. The steam ships used to be a common mean of transport of goods in the beginning of the XX century. Fortunately, some of these ships have been beautifully restored and are waiting for their passengers in the Savonlinna tourist harbour. For further information on steamship cruises look www.savonlinnanlaivat.fi and www.vipcruise.info A bit more up North, the Russian orthodox monastery of Valamo in Heinävesi is a suggestive destination in the middle of a wonderful nature. The Salmela Art Centre in Mäntyharju, nearby Mikkeli, offers a wide view of young, interesting Finnish artists who have found their place in the first row in the Finnish world of art. Also the exhibition area itself, with its beautifully restored wooden buildings, is really worth seeing. The exhibition is open from June 12 until August 8th. In Mikkeli, the Music Festival, from July 4th until the 8th, represents an amazing series of concerts conducted by one of world's top conductors Gergiev who usually flies to Mikkeli straight from New York's Metropolitan or some other place of the same importance: Mikkeli Music Festival is a must for the legendary Maestro! The numerous events in Saimaa region you will find from www.travel.mikkeli.fi and from http://www.savonlinna.travel
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