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Traditional Reindeer Racing Is Delighting Spectators in Frigid Finland
Pompom, known for exceptional speed and intelligence, won the final race in a competition with about 1,000 attendees near the Russian border in northern Finland.
- On Sunday, reindeer Pompom won the final race, watched by around 1,000 spectators despite subfreezing temperatures near the Russian border.
- Rooted in Sami reindeer husbandry, the sport evolved in Salla since the 1950s into regulated contests, with only reindeer running a kilometer-long track in 1 minute, 19 seconds or less qualifying for the 'hot series' qualifier.
- Spectators from Italy, Norway, Germany and France cheered with Finnish calls 'hyvä, hyvä' and 'mene, mene' and warmed themselves with reindeer soup and kampanisu.
- The competition rewards the fastest animals, and race winners received post-race rewards for reindeer after their fastest times.
- The race highlights Sami reindeer husbandry and spotlights the spectacle of reindeer pulling handlers on skis, attracting international visitors and boosting cultural and touristic appeal.
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Traditional reindeer racing delighting spectators in frigid Finland
Traditional reindeer racing has drawn an international crowd to the town of Salla in northern Finland. Handlers raced behind reindeer on skis for the fastest time this past weekend. About 1,000 spectators watched the Salla Reindeer Cup in subfreezing cold…
Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border
Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting fans for decades in Finland, has drawn crowds of spectators despite freezing sub zero temperatures. The competition is held at a remote location near the Russian border 264 kilometres northeast of the city of Oulu.
Video. Reindeer racing draws crowds in Finland’s frozen north near the Russian border
Video. Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting fans for decades in Finland, has drawn crowds of spectators despite freezing sub zero temperatures. The competition is held at a remote location near the Russian border 264 kilometres northeast of the city of Oulu.
Traditional reindeer racing is delighting spectators in frigid Finland
Traditional reindeer racing that's been delighting spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the town of Salla this past weekend.Around 1,000 people attended the competition, despite frigid subfreezing temperatures and the remote location near the Russian border, roughly 264 kilometers (164 miles) northeast of the city of Oulu.They watched and cheered as the reindeer galloped across the snow-covered …
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