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The Pargas archipelago consists of 5 main islands and countless small islands and islets, far out in the outermost archipelago. Familiarize yourself with the different main islands and with the outer archipelago as an area. A large part of the Pargas archipelago belongs to the Archipelago Sea’s UNESCO biosphere area, which focuses on how the unique nature and people in the local archipelago community with its rich culture and archipelago traditions are in balance with each other. 

Events around the year in the archipelago

How to get to the Finnish Archipelago

Only two hours from Helsinki and Tampere, and you are here.
Travel around the archipelago – by car, bus, boat, bicycle or on foot. In addition to the roads, the islands can be reached by ferries and transfer vessels.

The archipelago is famous for its’ circular trails

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Get inspired by the farthest reaches of Finland’s archipelago every day

The Night of Ancient Lights is an annual tradition that unites coastal communities around the Baltic Sea by lighting fires. This ceremony traces its roots back to the Viking era, when fires were used to communicate important messages and guide sailors through dangerous waters. The fires served both as beacons for returning seafarers and as warnings of impending dangers. 

Today, the tradition carries a broader symbolic meaning, representing solidarity and cooperation among the Baltic Sea nations. The fires are lit to honor the sea's history and cultural heritage, while also serving as a reminder of the importance of protecting the Baltic Sea's environment. It is also a time to remember those who have lost their lives at sea. 

The Night of Ancient Fires was revived in 1992 and has since become a significant event, bringing together people from both coastal and inland communities. The lighting of the fires takes place on the last Saturday of August at 9:30 PM (if circumstances allow; see below), serving as a powerful symbol of unity, shared history, and commitment to safeguarding our common natural resource—the Baltic Sea.

Please be aware that there is currently a wildfire warning in the archipelago region, which means that one should not light any fires.
Parkkino – Taianomainen elokuvafestivaali Paraisilla: 

Vuodesta 2015 alkaen Parkkino on tuonut kesäillan taikaa Paraisille unohtumattomilla elokuvakokemuksilla. KultAd rf:n yhteistyössä Paraisten kaupungin kulttuuritoimen kanssa järjestämä festivaali tarjoaa ainutlaatuisen yhdistelmän elokuvia ja taidetta, kaikki tähtien alla. Olitpa sitten elokuvaharrastaja tai vain nautit hyvästä elokuvasta, Parkkino tarjoaa jotain jokaiselle – jännittävistä lyhytelokuvista ja mukaansatempaavista perhe-elokuvista kokeileviin monitaiteellisiin ohjelmiin. 

Tänä vuonna Parkkino käynnistyy pop-up-näytöksellä Paraisten Pride -tapahtuman yhteydessä Hunger ja Törst -ravintolassa 23. elokuuta! Älä jää paitsi mahdollisuudesta kokea elokuvan taika Parkkinossa Ankkuritalon pihalla 29.–30. elokuuta ja nauti pop-up-tapahtumista ympäri Paraisten keskustaa ja Nauvoa koko viikon ajan. Ja paras osa? Kaikki on ilmaista – jopa popcornit! 

Lue lisää täältä: https://tapahtumat.visitparainen.fi/fi-FI/page/667a6d996f95114da8462409?count=24&sort=creationDate&reverse=true 

Parkkino – En magisk filmfestival under stjärnorna i Pargas! 
 
Sedan 2015 har Parkkino förvandlat sensommarkvällar i Pargas till oförglömliga upplevelser. Festivalen, arrangerad av KultAd rf och Pargas stads kulturenhet, bjuder på en unik mix av film och konst, allt under bar himmel. Oavsett om du är en cineast eller bara älskar en god filmupplevelse, erbjuder Parkkino något för alla – från spännande kortfilmer och engagerande familjefilmer till innovativa tvärkonstnärliga program. 

I år börjar Parkkino med en pop-up visning under Pargas Pride på Hunger och Törst den 23 augusti! Missa inte chansen att se filmens magi på Ankarhusets gård den 29-30 augusti och njuta av pop-up evenemang runtom i Pargas centrum och Nagu hela veckan. Och det bästa? Allt är gratis – till och med popcornen! 

Läs mera här https://tapahtumat.visitparainen.fi/sv-FI/page/667a6d996f95114da8462409?count=24&sort=creationDate&reverse=true
As August nights grow darker and the stars shine brightly, the crayfish party is celebrated in the Finnish archipelago – a beloved late-summer tradition with roots in Sweden. Originally, the crayfish party was held to mark the end of the summer crayfishing season, but today it symbolizes community, culture, and joy. 

In the Finnish archipelago, the crayfish party is celebrated in a laid-back atmosphere. Guests wear paper hats, tie bibs around their necks, and raise a toast with snaps while singing traditional songs that echo across the water. The crayfish are beautifully garnished with dill and enjoyed by hand, as songs bring the evening to life. It’s a night where old traditions endure, bringing people together in a celebration of the late summer. 

The crayfish party in the archipelago is a cultural highlight, a time when summer begins to give way to autumn, but the warmth and sense of togetherness remain.