Vappu Day: Here Is How Yorubas In Finland Turned Up For Country's Biggest National Holiday (PHOTO STORY)

 The 2025 Vappu Day celebration took place on Wednesday, May 1.

Vappu Day has been described as the biggest national holiday in Finnish history. 

In this article, we will look at how the Yoruba community from the most populous black nation, Nigeria, emerged for the national day celebration in Finland. Additionally, we would discuss what the holiday represents and what it means to the citizens of Finland.

Yorubas at Vappu Day (Photo Credit: AYDF)


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Specifically, it is a day set aside to celebrate both Labour Day and a celebration of students. It marks the arrival of spring and combines political, historical, and festive traditions.

Nigerians at Vappu Day Celebration (Photo Credit: AYDF)


The Key Purpose Of Vappu Day Celebration:


Vappu Day celebrants are on white caps (Photo Credit: AYDF)

May 1st is a national holiday, with festivities often starting on April 30th. 

 Labour Day: Celebrated in honor of workers and social movements, often with political rallies and speeches by trade unions and political groups.

Nigerians having fun at Vappu Day (Photo Credit: AYDF)


Student Celebration:

Vappu Day 2025 (Photo Credit: AYDF)

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University students wear their white student caps (ylioppilaslakki in Finnish).


Engineering students might wear colorful overalls with patches.


Student parades and parties are common.



Havis Amanda Statue (Helsinki):

Nigerians eating local delicacies at Vappu Day (Photo credit: AYDF)


On April 30th, students traditionally “wash” the Havis Amanda fountain statue and place a student cap on it, marking the official start of Vappu.


Picnics: On May 1st, families and friends gather in parks (like Kaivopuisto in Helsinki) for large picnics with food, drinks, and music.

Celebrants, Graduants, and students wear white caps on Vappu Day (Photo Credit: AYDF)


Traditional Foods:

Fried rice on Vappu Day (Photo Credit: AYDF)


Sima (a homemade mead-like drink)


Tippaleipä (funnel cake)


Donuts and various sweets

With that being said, see more photos from the Vappu Day celebration below:

Nigerians playing ludo




We all enjoyed Vappu Day

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