Hämeenlinna University of Applied Sciences students will welcome May Day at several HAMK locations.
In Hämeenlinna, the May Day celebration will begin in Sibelius Park, when the Sibelius statue will receive a cap on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. The capping ceremony will feature student speeches and a May Day greeting from the Hämeenlinna Sibelius Society.
Student May Day Eve celebrations at HAMK locations
April 30, Valkeakoski
Capping of the Juuso Walden statue, Lepänkorva Park
at 11:45 a.m., organized by VARO ry
April 30, Riihimäki
Capping of the glassblower statue, Valtakäyrä 12
at 12:00 p.m., organized by RINO ry
April 30, Hämeenlinna
Engineering students capping ceremony, Itsenäisyydenpuisto
at 1:30 PM, organized by HIOP ry
April 30, Forssa
Wahrén statue capping ceremony, Wahreninkatu 11
at 2:00 PM, organized by FAMKO ry
April 30, Hämeenlinna
Sibelius statue capping ceremony, Sibelius Park
at 3:30 PM, organized by HAMKO, HIOP ry, HÄPI ry & HÄTÄ ry
These May Day ceremonial capping ceremonies, open to all, will feature festive wishes and speeches, the famous statue will be capped, and in some locations, engineering students who have been granted the right to use the cap will also put on their caps.
The events are free and open to everyone, welcome to follow, whether you are a student or not. Welcome to start May Day with the students!