KIIKOINEN
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Kiikoinen is located favourably on the western boundary line of Tampere Region, on the highway number 11 connecting Tampere, capital
of the region, and Pori in the neighbouring region. Kiikoinen lies only 50 kilometers away from Pori on the west coast of Finland, and 70
kilometers to the west of Tampere. There are 1400 inhabitants in this rural municipality -- the number of young people is high and steadily growing.
There are several small-size workshop-type of companies operating in Kiikoinen. The biggest industrial company, Potila Oy, concentrates on the
production of agricultural machines and iron structures. One of the cargo carriers in Kiikoinen is specialized in transportation in
the countries of the European Union.
The local societies organize several cultural happenings during summertime. In the beginning of July, the amount of people in Kiikoinen grows threefold for one weekend, as folklore fans from all over Finland gather for the regional Folklore Festival "Purpurijuhlat". It is a festival for the whole family. As its main theme the Festival presents folk music and folk dance performances based on the Western-Finnish peasant and crofter tradition. It has been the aim of the local organizers to keep the fancy fair feeling away from the festival, so if you want to experience something original, come to the "Purpurijuhlat"! The name "purpuri" stands for a local wedding and festive dance from the 18th century.
Other activities: hiking, water sports, archery and outdoor winter swimming.
For more information, please contact the local Youth Association, tel. +358-39-553 5142 or the Tourist Office, tel. +358-39-553 1097.
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