The Paasikivis at the opening ceremony in 1951

In the foreground is President of Finland J. K. Paasikivi browsing a programme leaflet and Mrs Alli Paasikivi holding a bouquet of flowers. Behind them are Prime Minister Urho Kekkonen and Mrs Sylvi Kekkonen.

Sibelius Week contributed to a positive image of Finland as a country. The opening ceremony of the first festival in 1951 was attended by President J. K. Paasikivi, Prime Minister Urho Kekkonen and his wife, and Minister of Education Lennart Heljas.

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From Sibelius Week to Helsinki Festival – when Helsinki became a festival city

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