Ville Vallgren, Havis Amanda, Helsinki, 1908

 

 

 

Havis Amanda during Vappu

 

 

 

 

 

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Havis Amanda by Ville Vallgren (1855-1940) is one the most famous of the 400 sculptures in Helsinki. During Vappu, the tradition is for the students to "clean" her. That's the start signal for Vappu.

 

 

 

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