Friday 26th began receiving the figures from the control of the Tampere Hall has counted 7.689 visitors on the 24 and 25 of May, the two first days of the Exhibition, surpassing all the expectations. Were very busy the dealers, the Postal Administrations stands and also many visitors looking at the frames.
Commissioners , Expert Team and jurors continued their work for the whole day.
The Royal Philatelic Society of London had a Reception to present “Stockcholmia 2019”. Chris King introduced Jonas Hällstrom, Manager of the event who made a presentation of the exhibition which will celebrate the 150 Anniversary of the Royal. Then the attendees had a nice get toghether with drinks and canapes were served.
Then, Ms Leena Kostiainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tampere, offered a Reception at the Old City Hall. Tipical drinks and food of the region were presented and was also the occasion to know the interesting vicissitudes suffered by the historical building.
Group of French speaking philatelists at the entrance of the Ols Citi Hall of Tampere.
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Visitantes-Finlandia-2017-small-crop.jpg422575José Ramón Morenohttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngJosé Ramón Moreno2017-05-25 09:32:342017-11-03 17:27:03FINLANDIA 2017: 8.789 persons has visited the Exhibition on the two first days
Appropriate and brief talks from Jussi Tuori, Chairman of the FINLANDIA 2017 Executive Committee; José Ramón Moreno, President of FEPA; Leena Kostiainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tampere and Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications, officially opened the Exhibition, together with a brilliant concert of the Pirkanmaan Music Institute Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tiina Kaukinen and the Youth Choir Sympaatti, opened FINLANDIA 2017, which finished with the emotive “Finlandia” from Jean Sibelius. It resulted in an outstanding ceremony.
The honorary guests of the Opening Ceremony after cutting the ribbon at the Auditorium of Tampere Hall.
Left: The FEPA flag joined the Finnish flag at the Auditorium of the Tampere Hall.
Right: Jukka Mäkinen had a long interview talking about FINLANDIA 2017 at the main TV Channel of Finland
The jury was working through Ipad with no papers involved, which joined saving of time and lack of errors.
Some of the Postal History and Traditional Teams.
Left: View of the Postal Museum.
Right: Ads of FINLANDIA 2017 were displayed all around Tampere.
At the evening Mr. Kimmo Antila, Director of the Postal Museum invited to a reception and visit where were in show “Gems from the Collection of Queen Elizabeth II” together with philatelic treasures from the Postal Museum own collection. Mr. Michael Sefi, Keeper of the Royal Collection made an extremely interesting introduction to Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Collection. Mr. Jussi Tuori, Chairman of the Foundation for Promoting Finnish Philately and Ms Birthe King, FEPA Consultant, delivered very nice welcoming words.
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Finlandia-2017-opening-ceremony.jpg720960José Ramón Morenohttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngJosé Ramón Moreno2017-05-25 08:00:502017-11-14 22:24:51FINLANDIA 2017 officially opened
FINLANDIA 2017 is ready! The preparations, ahead of scheduled
From the arrival to Tampere, meeting our extremely kind friend Jussi Tuori, I received the impression that FINLANDIA 2017 will be really an exceptional event.
At the entrance of the wonderful “Tampere-talo”, Tampere Hall Congress and Concert Centre, Jukka Mäkipää is helping in whatever is needed. In the photo, with Ms Käroliina, who have already prepared the set of useful items for Commissioners and Jurors: Badge, excellent Catalog, Notes book, shirt, clever convertible briefcase / backpack and the invitation cards, everything ready even if we should not be here so early!
The 2248 exhibition frames of FINLANDIA 2017 has already been mounted by a team of nearly 100 volunteers leaded by Jukka Mäkinen, President of the Organizing Committee. The first Commissioners are already arriving to a perfectly organized Bin Room.
The mounting of the exhibits has already started with the collections provided by the Commissioners immediately after they have finished the easy formalities at the Bin Room. Tomorrow will be a busy day, but according to the efficient organization that I have seen, I am fully confident that everything will go smooth and well done!
JRM
https://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Finlandia-2017-RECORTADA-KATERIINA-small.jpg12271280José Ramón Morenohttps://fepanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fepanews_logo-107x138-1.pngJosé Ramón Moreno2017-05-22 08:15:392017-11-03 18:16:14FINLANDIA 2017 is ready! The preparations, ahead of scheduled
FINLANDIA 2017: 8.789 persons has visited the Exhibition on the two first days
Friday 26th began receiving the figures from the control of the Tampere Hall has counted 7.689 visitors on the 24 and 25 of May, the two first days of the Exhibition, surpassing all the expectations. Were very busy the dealers, the Postal Administrations stands and also many visitors looking at the frames.
Commissioners , Expert Team and jurors continued their work for the whole day.
The Royal Philatelic Society of London had a Reception to present “Stockcholmia 2019”. Chris King introduced Jonas Hällstrom, Manager of the event who made a presentation of the exhibition which will celebrate the 150 Anniversary of the Royal. Then the attendees had a nice get toghether with drinks and canapes were served.
Then, Ms Leena Kostiainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tampere, offered a Reception at the Old City Hall. Tipical drinks and food of the region were presented and was also the occasion to know the interesting vicissitudes suffered by the historical building.
Group of French speaking philatelists at the entrance of the Ols Citi Hall of Tampere.
FINLANDIA 2017 officially opened
FINLANDIA 2017 officially opened
Appropriate and brief talks from Jussi Tuori, Chairman of the FINLANDIA 2017 Executive Committee; José Ramón Moreno, President of FEPA; Leena Kostiainen, Deputy Mayor of the City of Tampere and Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications, officially opened the Exhibition, together with a brilliant concert of the Pirkanmaan Music Institute Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tiina Kaukinen and the Youth Choir Sympaatti, opened FINLANDIA 2017, which finished with the emotive “Finlandia” from Jean Sibelius. It resulted in an outstanding ceremony.
The honorary guests of the Opening Ceremony after cutting the ribbon at the Auditorium of Tampere Hall.
The jury was working through Ipad with no papers involved, which joined saving of time and lack of errors.
Some of the Postal History and Traditional Teams.
At the evening Mr. Kimmo Antila, Director of the Postal Museum invited to a reception and visit where were in show “Gems from the Collection of Queen Elizabeth II” together with philatelic treasures from the Postal Museum own collection. Mr. Michael Sefi, Keeper of the Royal Collection made an extremely interesting introduction to Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Collection. Mr. Jussi Tuori, Chairman of the Foundation for Promoting Finnish Philately and Ms Birthe King, FEPA Consultant, delivered very nice welcoming words.
FINLANDIA 2017 is ready! The preparations, ahead of scheduled
FINLANDIA 2017 is ready! The preparations, ahead of scheduled
From the arrival to Tampere, meeting our extremely kind friend Jussi Tuori, I received the impression that FINLANDIA 2017 will be really an exceptional event.
At the entrance of the wonderful “Tampere-talo”, Tampere Hall Congress and Concert Centre, Jukka Mäkipää is helping in whatever is needed. In the photo, with Ms Käroliina, who have already prepared the set of useful items for Commissioners and Jurors: Badge, excellent Catalog, Notes book, shirt, clever convertible briefcase / backpack and the invitation cards, everything ready even if we should not be here so early!
The 2248 exhibition frames of FINLANDIA 2017 has already been mounted by a team of nearly 100 volunteers leaded by Jukka Mäkinen, President of the Organizing Committee. The first Commissioners are already arriving to a perfectly organized Bin Room.
The mounting of the exhibits has already started with the collections provided by the Commissioners immediately after they have finished the easy formalities at the Bin Room. Tomorrow will be a busy day, but according to the efficient organization that I have seen, I am fully confident that everything will go smooth and well done!
JRM