Japan's largest at approximately 100m!The heavenly Himme Road floating in the forest has appeared. "Metsä's Scandinavian Christmas 2023" is full of events!

Metsä Village (Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture), one of the largest facilities in Japan where you can experience the Nordic lifestyle, is celebrating its XNUMXth anniversary since its opening.11Month9From Sun (Thu)12Month25Until Sunday (Monday), "metsä's Nordic Christmas"2023"It will be held.

metsä entrance road approx.100mThere are traditional Finnish crafts of various sizes.100Introducing the "Heavenly Himme Road" woven by individual "Himeli".On the weekends, we hold a variety of events such as special programs that allow you to experience Swedish culture, Christmas concerts featuring brass bands and folk instruments, and a Christmas market selling Scandinavian goods.No matter how many times you visit, there's always something new to discover2We will deliver it for months.

Please spend a relaxing time at Metsä Village, experiencing the ``simple but warm'' atmosphere that is unique to Christmas in Scandinavia.

<Implementation Overview> “Metsä’s Scandinavian Christmas”2023"
Date and time:2023Years11Month9Sunday (Thursday) ~12Month25Sun (Monday)
Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28710/?metsa

 

1．．Japan's largest!100“Heavenly Himmeri Road” wrapped in individual Himmeri

Metsä's entrance road is designed with the motif of Finland's traditional craft "himmeli".100m``Himeli Road in the Sky'', which will be decorated across the sky, will appear.Maximum height approx.100cmMainly large and small ones, but100Individual Himmeli trees gently decorate the tree-lined avenue at the entrance to Metsä.

During the day, it sways gently in the wind, and at night, it shines like the Milky Way in the middle of winter, illuminating the darkness.Enjoy the look of each day and night.

Date and time:2023Years11Month9Sunday (Thursday) ~12Month25Sun (Monday)
Time: Light up16:00~
Location: metsä tier

 

2．．A hands-on, warm-hearted event where you can enjoy a Nordic Christmas experience every week.

□A weekend event to learn about Sweden through traditional Lucia and Vikings"Swedish Christmas Lucia Day"

Lucia, a traditional event essential to Christmas in Sweden*A special event on the theme of ``2Held over a period of days.We sell accessories and miscellaneous goods used by the Vikings, the ancestors of the Scandinavian people, and we sell folk instruments that remind us of the Scandinavian times.Mouth harpWe will hold programs where you can casually experience Viking culture, such as live music, talk shows, and workshops.A market where you can encounter Scandinavian design miscellaneous goods and vintage items will also be held at the same time.

129On Sunday (Saturday) only, children dressed as Lucia will perform a chorus of Swedish Christmas songs and Lucia classic songs, and the Swedish ambassador is also scheduled to attend.

*About Lucia

During the Christmas season, choirs are formed all over Sweden, and children enter the venue wearing white gowns, stars, and candles and singing Christmas songs with Lucia.It is traditional for her representative girl, Lucia, to wear her "hair of light" and her helpers hold candles in her hands.Along with the Midsummer Festival, the Lucia Festival has long been one of Sweden's most important cultural traditions.1One.Today, Lucia is still a very popular celebration in Sweden.1Bringing light and smiles to people during the darkest time of the year.

Date and time:2023Years12Month9(Sat)10Sunday (Sunday) *Some programs may be canceled in case of rain
Time: 10:00~16:00　*Christmas Lucia Performance 12Month9(Sat)14:30/16:30　　
Place: Various places in metsä village
Cooperation: Embassy of Sweden, Viking Association of Japan
Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28705/?metsa

 

□Tontu Festival, where you can experience the diversity of the surrounding society just like Difference

Get to know and discover the "differences" and "sameness" of "me" and "you" while having fun together.2days.Through music stages, marches, workshops, etc., she aims for social inclusion, where everyone feels like they have a role in society and groups.

Date and time:2023Years11Month11(Sat)12Sun (Sun) *Cancelled in case of rain
Time:10:00~16:30
Place: Various places in metsä village
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/27483/?metsa

 

□12Countdown to Christmas with a kantele mini concert every Saturday of the month

A live performance of the kantele, a folk instrument with a delicate and pleasant tone, centered around Christmas songs.Enjoy music that warms your heart and makes you forget the bitter cold in the market hall that gives you a Finnish feel.

Date and time:2023Years12Month9(Sat)16(Sat)23(Sat)
Time: ①14:00~　② 16: 00~ (twice a day, approx.20Minutes)
Location: Market Hall
Fee: Free
Cast:metsän ääniä
Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28710/?metsa

 

□Christmas concert by Musashi Ogose High School Brass Band

High school students from Saitama prefecture will perform classic winter songs, mainly familiar Christmas songs.There is a song!There will be dancing!Enjoy powerful performance!

Date and time:2023Years12Month16Sun (Sat) *Cancelled in case of rain
Time: ①12:00~　② 14: 00～(twice a day, approx.20Minutes)
Location: metsä aukio
Fee: Free
Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28710/?metsa

 

□Get your dog ready for winter together at the popular event “Dog Friendly Festa”

An event that deepens the bond between dogs and dog owners.Metsä Village is full of shops that sell goods to keep you warm while walking on cold days and healthy snacks!

Date and time:2023Years12Month16(Sat)17Sunday (Sunday) *Rain or shine (cancelled due to stormy weather)
Time:10:00~16:00
Location: metsä Aukio, Nordic Square, Utepils
Organizer: Dog Friendly Festa Executive Committee
Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28707/?metsa

 

[Simultaneous event] Nordic Forest and Christmas Marketinmetsä hall

A shop full of warm Christmas goods imported directly from Northern Europe.Let's start preparing for Christmas with Nordicanisse, whose motif is the Danish fairy "Nisse" who is said to bring happiness!

Date and time:2023Years10Month13Sunday (Friday) ~12Month26Sun (Tue)
Time:10:00~18:00
Location: metsä hall
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/28816/?metsa