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Saturday morning saw the big
Parade, which was led off by the Hancock ROTC Color Guard, followed
by the big crowd favorite, the MTU Pep Band. |
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A reindeer drawn sleigh carried
this years Hankooki Heikki, who serves as honorary Parade Marshal.
This year, Chassell resident Ed Laulumaa, a well known fiddler,
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These 'bears' helped in
promoting the Celebration, sponsored by the Hancock Finnish Theme
Committee. |
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Local Grade School Finnish
language class students display their Finnish culture interest. |
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Here, the Kaleva Ladies display
their ethnic background. |
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The Finnish Theme Committee
shows their Finnish pride. |
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A large and diversified number
of groups participated in this years Celebration. |
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As seen, there were some
interesting entries. |
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Also displayed were llamas and
other animals. |
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The children enjoyed watching
the reindeer. |
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And the llama enjoyed the
attention too. |
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The Copper Country Suzuki
Association
performed in the Tori, held at the Finnish American Center at
Finlandia University. |
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An overview of some the Tori
exhibitors and displays. |
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Some 80 persons, including
these girls, took part in the Saturday afternoon Polar Bear dive,
off of the Hancock waterfront Ramada Inn dock. Air temperature was
15 degrees. This girl (highlighted) wisely chose to go feet first.
Join us next year for Heikinpaiva 2006. |
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| [ Photos: Roland Burgan ].
For more, see:
http://www.pasty.com/heikki
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