Finns celebrate midsummer with bonfires, tradition on Seurasaari Island


HELSINKI, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Thousands gathered on Helsinki's Seurasaari Island Friday evening to celebrate Juhannus Eve, marking the start of Finland's cherished Midsummer Festival with bonfires and folk traditions.

Held at the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, the event recreated countryside-style celebrations for locals and visitors.

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