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Each year in July, since 1997, this contest has taken place in Sonkajärvi, about 100 km north of Kuopio. Its title is Eukonkanto, inspired by the historical tradition of young men who would raid neighboring villages to steal food and women. Befitting a world championship, there is an opening parade, heats, the final and an awards ceremony. The main race in the Wife-Carrying World Championships is a 253m obstacle course and there is a short sprint event as curtain raiser. There is a full program of entertainment throughout the two day event, including an arts and crafts market, karaoke, live music, evening parties and activities for children and seniors.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Puijo Tower
Kuopio Art Museum
Monastery of Valamo
VB Photographic Centre
Kuopio War Veteran Museum
Wife-Carrying World Championships
Pikku-Pietari Torikuja Market
Hanna Partanen’s Bakery
Musta Lammas
Puijo Tower Revolving Restaurant
Ravintola Albatrossi
Wanha Satama
Koivumaki Manor
Muikkuravintola Sampo
Tirol Tahko
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