{"id":54702,"date":"2026-10-12T05:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T02:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/?p=54702"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:40:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:40:43","slug":"autumn-festivities-brought-dancing-poetry-and-the-finnish-kekri-tradition-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/en\/autumn-festivities-brought-dancing-poetry-and-the-finnish-kekri-tradition-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Festivities brought dancing, poetry and the Finnish Kekri tradition together"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id54702_82bce6-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column54702_8922c6-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column54702_8922c6-34\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout the year, Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6&#8217;s day activities organise themed events that bring joy to everyday life and strengthen the sense of community. On Thursday, 8 October, participants gathered for the Autumn Festivities (<em>Syyskarkelot<\/em>), a day filled with music, creativity and togetherness. This time, the celebrations also featured Kekri, a traditional Finnish harvest festival marking the end of the agricultural year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festivities got off to a lively start when, towards the end of the opening speech, the <em>Kekri goat<\/em> and his companions burst onto the scene. Following an old Finnish tradition, the visitors made plenty of noise and demanded food, bringing an unexpected touch of humour to the celebration. Finnish traditions often feature in the themed events organised by the day activities, and this time Kekri offered a fun way to explore the country&#8217;s folklore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the surprise visit, everyone got moving with a group dance. Arms reached up into the air and down towards the ground as feet stamped to a shared rhythm. The festive autumn atmosphere continued throughout the day, with lunch, workshops, live music and coffee among the activities on offer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column54702_e1764f-2a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-gallery-id-54702_a48d37-fd .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-54702_a48d37-fd .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-54702_a48d37-fd .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-54702_a48d37-fd .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-54702_a48d37-fd .kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-mosaic .grid-pattern-container{grid-auto-rows:239px;grid-gap:10px;gap:10px;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-54702_a48d37-fd alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-mosaic kb-gallery-id-54702_a48d37-fd kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"kb-mosaic-gallery grid-pattern-gallery\"><div class=\"grid-pattern-container\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-wide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"Instructors Paula, Tuomas and Ulla ready for the Autumn Festivities.\" data-alt=\"Kolme henkil\u00f6\u00e4 seisoo sis\u00e4tilassa, taustalla n\u00e4kyy vaatteita ja koristeita.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Kolme henkil\u00f6\u00e4 seisoo sis\u00e4tilassa, taustalla n\u00e4kyy vaatteita ja koristeita.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54660\" class=\"wp-image-54660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_9048-1320x990.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Instructors Paula, Tuomas and Ulla ready for the Autumn Festivities.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-large\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"The Kekri goat in all his fearsome glory. He also happened to bear a striking resemblance to instructor Tapsa.\" data-alt=\"Mies, joka on pukeutunut harmaaseen viittaan ja karvahatun, katsoo kameraan peitt\u00e4en osittain kasvonsa.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Mies, joka on pukeutunut harmaaseen viittaan ja karvahatun, katsoo kameraan peitt\u00e4en osittain kasvonsa.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54591\" class=\"wp-image-54591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9052muok-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>The Kekri goat in all his fearsome glory. He also happened to bear a striking resemblance to instructor Tapsa.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-tall\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"The programme for the 2026 Day Activities Autumn Festivities.\" data-alt=\"Taululla on ohjelma syysjuhlaan, jossa on aikataulu tervetulotoivotuksista, lounaasta, ty\u00f6pajoista, livemusiikista, kahveista ja kotiinl\u00e4ht\u00f6ajasta.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-735x1024.jpg\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Taululla on ohjelma syysjuhlaan, jossa on aikataulu tervetulotoivotuksista, lounaasta, ty\u00f6pajoista, livemusiikista, kahveista ja kotiinl\u00e4ht\u00f6ajasta.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54587\" class=\"wp-image-54587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-768x1070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-1103x1536.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-1470x2048.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-1320x1839.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9061-scaled.jpg 1838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>The programme for the 2026 Day Activities Autumn Festivities.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-small\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"Instructor Elisa introduces the day&#039;s programme and the Kekri tradition.\" data-alt=\"Kolme henkil\u00f6\u00e4 keskustelee sis\u00e4tilassa, yksi heist\u00e4 pit\u00e4\u00e4 k\u00e4dess\u00e4\u00e4n paperia ja kuppia.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-798x1024.jpg\" width=\"798\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kolme henkil\u00f6\u00e4 keskustelee sis\u00e4tilassa, yksi heist\u00e4 pit\u00e4\u00e4 k\u00e4dess\u00e4\u00e4n paperia ja kuppia.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54590\" class=\"wp-image-54590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-798x1024.jpg 798w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-768x985.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-1198x1536.jpg 1198w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-1597x2048.jpg 1597w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-1320x1693.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/aaaIMG_9050-scaled.jpg 1996w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Instructor Elisa introduces the day&#8217;s programme and the Kekri tradition.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-large\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"The person who guessed the weight of the enormous pumpkin most accurately got to take it home.\" data-alt=\"Kuvassa on suuri oranssi kurpitsa, joka on asetettu tummalle p\u00f6yd\u00e4lle, taustalla n\u00e4kyy koristeellinen peili ja ilmoitus kurpitsan painon arvaamisesta.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kuvassa on suuri oranssi kurpitsa, joka on asetettu tummalle p\u00f6yd\u00e4lle, taustalla n\u00e4kyy koristeellinen peili ja ilmoitus kurpitsan painon arvaamisesta.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54659\" class=\"wp-image-54659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_131906-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>The person who guessed the weight of the enormous pumpkin most accurately got to take it home.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-small only-seven\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"A small, flowing indoor fountain attracted plenty of interest.\" data-alt=\"Kuvassa on taivomusl\u00e4hde, jossa on v\u00e4rikk\u00e4it\u00e4 valoja ja vesielementti, sek\u00e4 kaksi informaatiotaulua.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Kuvassa on taivomusl\u00e4hde, jossa on v\u00e4rikk\u00e4it\u00e4 valoja ja vesielementti, sek\u00e4 kaksi informaatiotaulua.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54661\" class=\"wp-image-54661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_132110-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>A small, flowing indoor fountain attracted plenty of interest.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item grid-item-small\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-scaled.jpg\" data-description=\"Hopeful visions of the future, created in miniature.\" data-alt=\"V\u00e4rikk\u00e4it\u00e4 muovailuvahasta tehtyj\u00e4 hahmoja ja kylttej\u00e4, joissa on ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6aiheisia viestej\u00e4.\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"   role=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-768x1024.jpg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"V\u00e4rikk\u00e4it\u00e4 muovailuvahasta tehtyj\u00e4 hahmoja ja kylttej\u00e4, joissa on ymp\u00e4rist\u00f6aiheisia viestej\u00e4.\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-scaled.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-scaled.jpg\" data-id=\"54662\" class=\"wp-image-54662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/20261008_140713-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><em>Hopeful visions of the future, created in miniature.<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Events like the Autumn Festivities are an important part of Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6&#8217;s day activities. Previous celebrations have included the <a href=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/paivatoiminnan-tapahtumat-tuovat-ihmiset-yhteen\/\">Winter Farewell festivities<\/a>, and the changing themes bring welcome variety to the year and opportunities to meet others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doing things together strengthens everyday skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aim of day activities is to maintain and strengthen the skills, social abilities and functional capacity needed in everyday life. Shared events provide natural opportunities for interaction, participation and cooperation. For many people, joining an event, meeting someone new or taking part in a group activity in a safe environment can be a meaningful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id54702_50db53-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column54702_b1740f-60 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column54702_b1740f-60\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winning poem in summer competition finds adventure in everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6 encourages service users to take part in various activities and competitions designed to inspire self-expression, showcase personal talents and provide experiences of achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winner of Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6&#8217;s summer 2026 poetry competition was announced at the Autumn Festivities. The theme of the competition was <em>Adventure<\/em>, an idea developed together with service users on the editorial team of <em>Hyv\u00e4 mieli<\/em> magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First prize went to a poet writing under the pseudonym <strong>Cissus<\/strong>, whose poem finds adventure surprisingly close to home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">I would like to experience an adventure. An entirely ordinary one.<br>One that begins with making sandwiches in the morning<br>and oat milk in my coffee.<br>Wondering about the day ahead through the blinds,<br>whether it will rain or shine.<br>An adventure that would fit inside an ordinary box,<br>easy to pack away and open again<br>whenever something is needed.<br>A sturdy, square-shaped box,<br>where the greatest excitement is<br>whether the little mimosa seedling<br>will manage to grow new shoots on the windowsill.<br>Whether it has just enough water.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The jury praised the poem&#8217;s rhythm and insightful perspective. 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The competition jury consisted of three Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6 service users and three staff members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The poem&#8217;s message reflects both the goals of day activities and the spirit of the autumn celebration. Meaningful experiences do not always require grand adventures. 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