Goat Burns on the Field - Rural Innovation in Tervo, Finland
An annual straw goat burning event in Tervo, Finland, held in early November to mark the darkest time of year, drawing 1,200–1,500 visitors and 80 volunteers, celebrating community, tradition, and local craftsmanship.
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Detail description
An annual event in Tervo, Finland, where a straw goat is burned in early November to mark the darkest time of year. Organised by local volunteers, it draws 1,200–1,500 attendees and provides a platform for local artisans. Rooted in tradition and community spirit, the event has no financial goals and relies on collective effort and shared values.
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Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Finland
- Authors
- Teresa Komu, Tuomas Kuhmonen, Hannu I. Heikkinen, Simo Sarkki, Belyta Tembo
- Purpose
- Dissemination
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Jul 26, 2024
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- FLIARA
- License
- CC BY-SA
- Keywords