Medieval Festival held in Hameenlinna, Finland-Xinhua

Medieval Festival held in Hameenlinna, Finland

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2025-06-15 07:09:15

Participants dressed in medieval-style costumes are seen at the Medieval Festival in Hameenlinna, Finland, on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

Running from June 13 to 15, the festival features participants in medieval-style costumes engaging in traditional activities.

HELSINKI, June 14 (Xinhua) -- The southern Finnish city of Hameenlinna kicked off its annual Medieval Festival on Friday, drawing crowds of visitors eager to experience a journey back in time.

Running from June 13 to 15, the festival features participants in medieval-style costumes engaging in traditional activities such as archery, cooking over open fires, and performed weapon combat. Equestrian performances and photo opportunities with costumed reenactors add to the vibrant atmosphere.

A participant dressed in medieval-style costume tries archery at the Medieval Festival in Hameenlinna, Finland, on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua)

The event transforms the city into a bustling medieval village, offering an immersive experience that blends entertainment with historical reenactment for visitors of all ages.

People watch an equestrian performance at the Medieval Festival in Hameenlinna, Finland, on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Matti Matikainen/Xinhua) ■

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