Reindeer race / Carrera de renos / Course de rennes / Competição de renas

March 1, 2017

Reindeer race / Carrera de renos / Course de rennes / Competição de renas

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In English:

Everyman’s Reindeer Race.

Where? In Oulu. Where in Oulu? At the market square. When? On first Saturday after mid-February. Intended for whom? Meant for everyone. Number of departures? Ten. Every departure consists of two reindeer sleight. In one sleigh, there can be one or two competitors. Can others than Finns participate in the competition? Yes. Length of run? 50 meters / 54.5 yards plus stopping area 10 meters / 11 yards. What is the official name? Reindeer carnival.

The race, which we visited, was hold on Saturday the 18th of February 2017. This was the second time when we visited this unique race in the world. We watched six departures of ten. The speaker interviewed every participants, which revealed that, participants came from Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Italia, Czech Republic, Turkey, Sri Lanka (photo), South Korea and Finland.

All the reindeers were used to competitions and they were eager to run, sometimes maybe too eager. My second and third photos show a reindeer who took a false start and how it was prevented. Reindeers are fast and due to it, photographing is a challenge. For example few years ago the reindeer called Timon Tumma (Timo’s Dark) owned by Timo Vaarala run one kilometer in time 1.13.01. This means the velocity of 13.7 m/s = 49.3 km/h = 30.64mi/h! This world record is from the 2012. In Finland, there are reindeer cups for professionals during winter months.

After the finish line, there were three men assisting competitors to stop the race. Will I see You next year in Oulu?

En español:

Carrera de renos para todo el mundo.

¿Dónde? En Oulu. ¿Dónde en Oulu? En la plaza del mercado. ¿Cuando? El primer sábado después de mediados de febrero. ¿Destinado a quién? Destinado para todos. ¿Cuántos de salidas hay? Diez. Cada salida consiste en dos trineos de reno. En un trineo, hay uno o dos asientos para competidores. ¿Cómo es? ¿Pueden otros que los finlandeses participar en la competición? Claro que si, pueden. ¿La longitud de la pista, cuantos es? 50 yardas / 54.5 metros y además el área de parada de 10 yardas / 11 metros. ¿Cuál es el nombre oficial de esta carrera? Carnaval de renos.

La carrera que visitamos se llevó a cabo en el sábado 18 de febrero de 2017. Esta fue la segunda vez que visitamos esta única carrera en el mundo. Vimos seis salidas de diez. El presentador entrevistó a todos los participantes, lo que reveló que los participantes vinieron de Alemania, Holanda, España, Italia, República Checa, Turquía, Sri Lanka (foto), Corea del Sur y Finlandia.

Mis segunda y tercera fotos muestran un reno que tomó un salida falsa y cómo lo se fue bloqueó. Los renos son rápidos y debido a ello, la fotografía es un desafío. Por ejemplo, hace unos años, cuando el reno llamado, Timon Tumma (Moreno de Timo) propiedad de Timo Vaarala, corre un kilómetro en el tiempo 1.13.01. Esto significa que la velocidad es de 1,7 m / s = 49,3 km / h = 3,.64mi / h! Este récord mundial es a partir de 2012. En Finlandia, hay Copas Mundiales de renos para los profesionales durante los meses de invierno.

Después de la línea de meta, había tres hombres que ayudaban a los competidores a terminar la carrera. ¿Vos veré el próximo año en Oulu?

En francais:

Course de rennes pour tout le monde.

Où? À Oulu. Où à Oulu? Sur la place du marché. Quand? Le premier samedi après la mi-février. Destiné à qui? Destiné à tout le monde. Nombre de départs? Dix. Chaque départ se compose de deux traîneaux de rennes. Dans un traîneau, il peut y avoir un ou deux concurrents. D’autres nationalités que les Finlandais, peuvent-ils participer à la compétition? Oui, bien sûr que oui. Il n’y a pas de problème. Longueur de la piste? 50 mètres / 54,5 yards et de plus la zone d’arrêt 10 yardas / 11 mètres. Quel est le nom officiel? Carnaval de rennes.

La course, que nous avons visité, a eu lieu le samedi 18 Février 2017. C’était la deuxième fois que nous avons visité cette course unique dans le monde. Nous avons regardé six départs de dix. Le présentateur a interviewé tous les participants, ce qui a révélé que les participants venaient d’Allemagne, Pays-Bas, Espagne, Italie, République Tchèque, Turquie, Sri Lanka (photo), Corée du Sud et Finlande.

Tous les rennes ont été accoutumés aux des concours et ils étaient impatients de courir, parfois peut-être trop impatients. Mes deuxièmes et troisièmes photos montrent un renne qui a pris un faux départ et comment il a été empêché. Les rennes sont rapides et en raison de cela, la photographie est un défi. Par exemple il y a quelques années quand le renne appelé Timon Tumma (Foncé de Timo) appartenant à Timo Vaarala a couru un kilomètre dans le temps 1.13.01. Cela signifie que la vitesse était de 13,7 m / s = 49,3 km / h = 30,64mi / h! Ce record du monde est de 2012. En Finlande, il y a des Coupes du monde de rennes pour les professionnels pendant les mois d’hiver.

Après la ligne d’arrivée, trois hommes aidaient les concurrents à arrêter la course. Est-ce que je vous verrai l’année prochaine à Oulu?

Em Português:

Corrida de renas pra todos.

Onde? Em Oulu. Onde em Oulu? Na praça do mercado. Quando? No primeiro sábado depois de meados de fevereiro. Destinado a quem? Destinado para todos. Quantas saídas existem? Diez. Cada saída consiste de dois trenós de renas. Em um trenó há, um ou dois assentos para os concorrentes. Como é que, podem também outras nacionalidades, que não são finlandês, participar da competição? Claro que sim, eles podem participar da competição. O que é o comprimento da pista? É 50 metros / 54,5 jardas e ademais a area de parar 10 metros / 11 jardas. Qual é o nome oficial para esta corrida? O carnaval de renas.

Visitamos a corrida, que decorreu no sábado, 18 de fevereiro de 2017. Esta foi a segunda vez, que visitámos a esta corrida única no mundo. Vimos seis arrancadas de dez. O apresentador entrevistou todos os participantes, que revelaram que os participantes vieram da Alemanha, Holanda, Espanha, Itália, República Checa, Turquia, Sri Lanka (foto), Coreia do Sul e Finlândia.

Todas as renas foram acostumados a participar na competição e eles estavam entusiasmados para correr, por vezes, talvez demasiado impacientes. As minhas segunda e terceira fotos mostram uma rena que cometeu um falso começo e como foi impedida. As renas são rápidas e devido a ele, para fotografar é um desafio. Por exemplo, há alguns anos atrás, a rena chamada Timon Tumma (Moreno de Timo), o propriedade de Timo Vaarala, corre um quilômetro no tempo 1.13.01. Isso significa que a velocidade de 13,7 m / s = 49,3 km / h = 30,64mi / h! Isso é um recorde mundial é a partir de 2012. Na Finlândia, há copos de rena para os profissionais durante os meses de inverno.

Após a linha de chegada, havia três homens que ajudaram os concorrentes para parar a corrida. Como é que, nós veremos vôce ano que vem em Oulu?

Reindeer race / Carrera de renos / Course de rennes / Competição de renas

Reindeer race 2016 / Carrera de renos 2016 / Course de rennes 2016 / Competição de renas 2016

Reindeer driving competition 1 / Competición de conducción de renos 1 / Compétition de conduit de rennes 1 / Competição da condução da rena 1

Comments (96)

96 Comments »

What an exciting event! I enjoy learning new things through your photos and writing. 😊

Comment by T Ibara Photo — March 1, 2017 @ 08:15 | Reply
- Hello Takami.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment and loved my photos.
  
  Happy springtime!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 08:48 | Reply
Reindeer carnival seems to be very fun. I was surprised by the size of the reindeer’s legs. In this size the power is strong？

Comment by wakasahs15th — March 1, 2017 @ 10:17 | Reply
- Hello wakasahs15th.
  
  You are right. Reindeer’s leg has power. 🙂 Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 11:02 | Reply
I assume this is a saner version of the very serious reindeer racing that goes on (I listened to a brilliant piece about that on British radio not long ago and was very impressed though as convinced as ever that Finns are pretty much insane).

Comment by Stella — March 1, 2017 @ 10:36 | Reply
- Hi Stella.
  
  This is great fun and man must experience it himself. Think about to participate Yourself in this race, which is unique in the whole world! Maybe we are wacky, but in a good way, because being able to develop some fun, not known elsewhere. 🙂
  
  Have a great beginning of the springtime.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 10:50 | Reply
What fun ! It must have been enjoyable to view this race and the weather looked ideal too. Thank you for telling us about it Matti. M.

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — March 1, 2017 @ 12:00 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  This was the second to us time when visiting this race and we enjoyed it very much. Thank You loving my photos.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 13:06 | Reply
Con esta serie de imágenes que compartes me entran unas ganas enormes de regresar a años más jóvenes y participar en una de estas fantásticas carreras. Gracias por compartir momentos como este y que por estos lugares sólo podemos soñarlos.
Un abrazo.

Comment by Isabel F. Bernaldo de Quirós — March 1, 2017 @ 12:21 | Reply
- Hola Isabel.
  
  Tus palabras tan amables me calientan mi Corazón. ¡Los sueños son buenos y algún día se realizan! Muchas gracias.
  
  ¡Buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 13:16 | Reply
Such an amazing photographs! It must be so fun to see this! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

Comment by Dreamsvoyager — March 1, 2017 @ 12:57 | Reply
- Hi Dreamsvoyager.
  
  How nice comment. Thank you commenting and loving my photos.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 1, 2017 @ 13:21 | Reply
  - My pleasure! You too have a nice day! 🙂
    
    Comment by Dreamsvoyager — March 1, 2017 @ 13:34 | Reply
Look at all those smiling faces! Your photos really capture the fun!

Comment by KerryCan — March 1, 2017 @ 15:14 | Reply
- Hi Kerry.
  
  According to Your nice comment, I managed my shooting photos. 🙂 I am glad that You enjoyed my photos. Thank You.
  
  Happy springtime.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 08:18 | Reply
This definitely looks like a lot of fun. I would love to be there next year! You did a wonderful job getting pictures.

Comment by seniorhiker — March 1, 2017 @ 17:42 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  Thank You commenting my post. You both are welcome. I will shoot photos then.
  
  Have a good day.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 08:36 | Reply
Reindeers are so lovely!

Comment by 洋子 — March 1, 2017 @ 17:47 | Reply
- Hi August.
  
  I am glad that You loved my post and left Your comment. Thank you.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 08:38 | Reply
Looks like fun, certainly for the people in the sleigh. Can anyone do that, or are these the owners of the reindeers?

Comment by utesmile — March 1, 2017 @ 20:03 | Reply
- Hello Ute.
  
  Everyone can participate in this race – free, no payment. About 20 minutes before the first start, the speaker announces that those who want to participate, they can now register themselves. Every participant get the number, which is the same as the start order. Owners just bring reindeers to this happening. I asked from one owner from where reindeers were and one owner told to me that from Pudasjärvi, which is about 88 km / 55 mi from Oulu. Thank You commenting.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 08:49 | Reply
  - That sounds super!
    
    Comment by utesmile — March 2, 2017 @ 09:14 | Reply
Fotos maravilhosas!!! Com certeza um evento muito divertido!
Abraços,
Claudia

Comment by claudialasetzki — March 1, 2017 @ 20:06 | Reply
- Oi Claudia.
  
  Tudo bem? Obrigado para o seu gentil comentário. Foi uma grande diversão para estar lá para nós. Espero que no próximo inverno, eu possa participar nesta competição.
  
  Uma semana maravilhosa pra você.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 10:49 | Reply
Bonsoir Matti
Cela doit être passionnant à voir ces courses de rennes.
Très belles photos. Merci pour le partage.
Je te souhaite une belle journée.

Comment by vever02 — March 1, 2017 @ 20:21 | Reply
- Bonjour Hervé.
  
  Oui, c’était passionnant vraiment. J’ai pensé, si l’année prochaine, je pourrais participer à cette course. 🙂 Merci.
  
  Bonne journée à vous.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 11:25 | Reply
I love all the expressions you captured! Great way to enjoy a beautiful day. It would be so nice to be able to join in next year… a little far though.:)

Comment by Deb — March 1, 2017 @ 21:04 | Reply
- Hi Deb.
  
  So praising comment. Thank You. Yes, welcome next year and I promise to shoot photos from Your ride. 🙂
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 11:32 | Reply
How nice to see the reindeer and the sleds, but the most enjoyable were the faces of the participants and the onlookers! What fun they were having!

Comment by montucky — March 2, 2017 @ 04:35 | Reply
- Hi Terry.
  
  Thank you. I appreciate Your kind comment very much. Maybe, some year, You could also…
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 11:39 | Reply
I have never seen a reindeer run and had no idea they could be that fast.

Comment by Photography Journal Blog — March 2, 2017 @ 08:34 | Reply
- Hello Photography Journal Blog.
  
  Yes, they are incredible fast indeed. This means fast reactions when shooting photos and zooming in / out. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 2, 2017 @ 11:59 | Reply
Thanks for stopping by and letting me look at this year’s photos. It looks so fun! I had a great time writing this post from your photos last year: https://friendlyfairytales.com/2016/03/16/reindeer-games-in-finland/ Love these new photos, too!

Comment by Brenda Davis Harsham — March 2, 2017 @ 16:43 | Reply
- Hi Brenda.
  
  It was a great pleasure to read that You loved these new photos also. Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 3, 2017 @ 08:08 | Reply
  - If I wasn’t so busy I would try to write a new celebration of Reindeer races. But it’s a busy week up ahead. Have a great weekend, too!
    
    Comment by Brenda Davis Harsham — March 3, 2017 @ 08:18 | Reply
Such solid feet they have! 🙂 Great action photos, Sartenada!

Comment by restlessjo — March 2, 2017 @ 21:58 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  Their feet are amazing indeed, but when thinking that they can pass easily in deep snow, it is understandable. Thank You commenting.
  
  Happy Friday.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 3, 2017 @ 08:13 | Reply
Oh my this looks like amazing fun. Your photos really show how excited the reindeer are to run. Brilliant images!

Comment by Sue Slaght — March 3, 2017 @ 06:44 | Reply
- Hi Sue.
  
  I am very glad that You loved my photos. Thank You visiting my blog and leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 3, 2017 @ 08:15 | Reply
Fantastic! That reindeer looks very keen to get started!

Comment by the eternal traveller — March 3, 2017 @ 22:54 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  They are eager to start and obviously, they love to compete. Thank You commenting.
  
  Happy weekend.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 4, 2017 @ 11:53 | Reply
Thank you!
I like smile photos.

Comment by キース — March 4, 2017 @ 10:34 | Reply
- Hi Keith.
  
  Thank you. I am glad that You visited my posts and loved this very rare happening, which nearly unknown in Finland. Maybe someday people become aware about it and visit Oulu.
  
  良い週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 4, 2017 @ 12:00 | Reply
you’re right: the STOP area is quite short and small!

Comment by betunada — March 4, 2017 @ 22:29 | Reply
- Hello Betunada.
  
  Than You commenting. You are right. Those men stopping the race, must be awake! 🙂
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 5, 2017 @ 09:27 | Reply
Great pictures! That looks like a lot of fun, and the reindeer and really cute… 🙂

Comment by megtraveling — March 5, 2017 @ 19:19 | Reply
Well that certainly isn’t a sport we will ever see here in sunny Florida. 😀 It must have been as fun to watch as it was to participate.

Comment by Karen — March 6, 2017 @ 18:47 | Reply
- Hello Karen.
  
  Thank You for Your kind words. This race is rare in Finland also. It can be seen only in Oulu, which means that foreign participants were lucky when visiting the town and Finns also.
  
  Have good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 7, 2017 @ 08:21 | Reply
What a nice winter event for all! It looks like a lot of fun – but not only to the people in the sleigh but also for the reindeer! I really like to see that these beautiful animal obviously like the competition. So eager for starting that even a false start may occur due to a certain impatience … 😉 I never expected them to run nearly 50 km/h! – I really enjoyed your photos, the special moments you caught with your camera, Matti.
In one of your answering comments I read that not only the owners were allowed to participate at the race but that everyone could register. Didn’t you feel the sudden and very urgent wish to try it yourself? ^^
Best wishes and have a nice week!
Michèle

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — March 6, 2017 @ 19:36 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. Well, I though indeed myself to try it when on the home way. I said to my wife, that, next year, I want to participate in the race. I am only wondering that she manages to shoot photos. Training will teach surely. There are only few things to remember. To put the power on, not too early, because when cold weather You cannot put it too early, zooming in and out and at the same time to push the trigger. All these sound easy, but everything happens so fast, that if You do not manage to do these things at same time quickly, the race is over and no photos. Anyway, I trust my wife because she is smart person.
  
  Other bloggers are welcome and I promise to shoot photos from their race.
  
  Have a nice day. Matti.
  
  P.S. This Morning we walked to the library of Oulu and I took my camera with me to shoot photos from white trees, but after few photos, my zoom lens froze. This meant stopping to shoot photos. Air temperature was only -20℃ / -4.0℉. When shooting reindeer race photos, I did not have any problems with my zoom lens, only the battery of my camera started to show that two bars left from five for photos and until then I have hold it one hour on my neck. The temperature was only -10℃ / 14℉.
  
  What to learn about this? Good full loaded battery is must!
  
  Matti.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 7, 2017 @ 08:51 | Reply
  - Oh, I can imagine how difficult it is to catch the right moment, to care about the speed and best settings and to prepare all this necessary technical stuff in time but not too early … Phew! But I’m sure Anja will manage it very well. As you said, she is a very smart lady and some technical advice in advance from your side will prepare perfectly.
    Matti, if – against all odds and despite all personal smartness – the camera should not deliver the perfect shoot or the battery/zoom lense should give up because of strong frost, you should better take into account to repeat the race. Several times. Just for presenting new opportunities to take photos, you know? 😀
    
    Comment by ladyfromhamburg — March 7, 2017 @ 17:29 | Reply
    - Hello Michèle.
      
      Thank You. I appreciate Your comment very much. We will train, it is our decision! One person can participate only once in the race. I checked from Internet why zoom lens froze. Most probably it was by breathing air which caused it. Advices were that when shooting in cold, do not breathe while shooting photos. Another tip was that when shooting in cold, man must have mittens in hands. I have mittens and gloves (both), but when I start to shoot photo I remove my mittens, not gloves, from that hand which use shutter-release button and the other hand I have both of them; this hand uses zoom lens.
      
      Camera is incredible cold in cold weather. Its weight is 840 g and lens weight is 745 g. Together the wight is 1585 g. When bringing it home, it takes about one hour to get it warm. Well, life is learning. Matti.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — March 8, 2017 @ 09:57 | Reply
Bonjour Matti,
On vient de bien loin pour participer à cette course ! Bonne humeur garantie à ce qu’on peut voir !
Merci Matti pour ton reportage et belle journée.

Comment by Marion B. — March 7, 2017 @ 10:51 | Reply
- Bonjour Marion.
  
  Oui, c’est ça, loin! Votre commentaire aimable réchauffe mon cœur. Je suis très heureux que vous ayez aimé mes photos. Merci beaucoup.
  
  Je vous souhaite une excellente journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 7, 2017 @ 12:22 | Reply
It’s a big reindeer feet, forceful!

Comment by kanaconnie — March 8, 2017 @ 09:10 | Reply
- Hello Connie.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment. Thank You.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 8, 2017 @ 10:00 | Reply
The kind of event I watch! I probably won’t see you there next year, but these professional-istic images will suffice.

Comment by rommel — March 9, 2017 @ 14:19 | Reply
- Hello Rommel.
  
  Thank You for your kind words. We will be in Oulu next winter also, because in Helsinki snow is “rare” and when it is snowing, snow start to melt quite soon. In Oulu, snow is incredibly white and it stays white long time, meaning that pollution is very low.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 10, 2017 @ 08:16 | Reply
This looks like so much fun!

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Comment by Daniela Soriano — March 9, 2017 @ 17:23 | Reply
- Hello Daniela.
  
  It was great fun! What is the best, is that the participants and the audience enjoyed this unique race very much. Thank You.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 10, 2017 @ 08:24 | Reply
  - Happy weekend to you too!
    
    Comment by Daniela Soriano — March 10, 2017 @ 16:11 | Reply
Great post! I love looking at the photos you took from the reindeer race. i wish I could witness such an event in the future, too!

Comment by maerose007 — March 12, 2017 @ 10:31 | Reply
- Hello Maerose007.
  
  Your kind words warmed my heart. Let us hope that You have someday possibility to come to watch the race or even to participate in it. Thank You.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 12, 2017 @ 12:43 | Reply
OH! Love this post! I just followed you! Would love to connect with you! I’m Chy from Her Lost Mango! Nice to meet you! I just posted my Switzerland and Amsterdam trip! Paris, Italy and London is going to be up too! Some of my Europe trip is up now! I just posted too my favorite fashion pieces too. Hope to hear from you! XOXO lovelots! – Chy http://herlostmango.com

Comment by Her Lost Mango — March 15, 2017 @ 06:46 | Reply
- Hello Her Lost Mango.
  
  Thank for Your comment. I am glad that You loved this post, which very dear to me.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 15, 2017 @ 09:32 | Reply
  - Aw! Thank you! I blog every day. Paris, Lodon, Italy .. etc Travel post would be up soon too! Hope to hear from you! XOXO https://herlostmango.com
    
    Comment by Her Lost Mango — March 16, 2017 @ 09:29 | Reply
that does look like fun–so many things to see and do in our world

Comment by Diane Webb — March 18, 2017 @ 17:12 | Reply
- Hello Diane.
  
  Yes, it is great fun. Blog are excellent way to know more about our surrounding world. 🙂
  
  Happy new week,
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 20, 2017 @ 08:31 | Reply
Ótimas fotos amei 😀

Comment by 🌵VIVIMETALIUN🌵 — March 21, 2017 @ 10:55 | Reply
- Oi Vivimetallium.
  
  Oi, fico feliz que tenha gostado as minhas fotos. Obrigado.
  
  Bom dia pra vôce.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 22, 2017 @ 08:53 | Reply
  - 😀 Boa semana de paz para você. 😀
    
    Comment by 🌵VIVIMETALIUN🌵 — March 22, 2017 @ 11:10 | Reply
How happy I am that I managed to come by thanks to the links you provided for me!Wonderful winter post with most exciting winter atmosphere in Oulu,dear Matti!All people are laughing,they are joyful and happy!Loved the reindeer race event and your magnificent action photos!Thank you,my friend 🙂

Comment by DG MARYOGA — August 9, 2017 @ 18:15 | Reply
- Hello Doda.
  
  To us who live in southern Finland, this race is exciting. We love reindeers and in winter everyone can meet them at the Arctic Circle. The place is just to the north of the town Rovaniemi. Mani visitor in winter stay in Helsinki, although they could easily to fly to Rovaniemi or take the night train. Thank You very my Your comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — August 10, 2017 @ 07:39 | Reply
  - Just came back from your Arctic Circle post,I was totally fascinated!That’s wonderful if the visitors can go to Rovaniemi from there,either by plane or train.Love travelling by train,it’s so romantic,I’ve missed it … Cannot thank you enough for the interesting info,dear friend Matti!Happy summer days 🙂
    
    Comment by DG MARYOGA — August 10, 2017 @ 15:38 | Reply
    - Hello Doda.
      
      We love night train, if not on road trips. In winter our landscapes is snow covered and many times, I returned from Kemi by train and have shot photos from moving train. You have been very active commentator of my posts and I am very grateful about it. Thank You. Tell me, if You are interested to see some of my church photos, so I will give some links.
      
      Happy weekend.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — August 11, 2017 @ 07:41 | Reply
This certainly looks like fun!

Comment by HesterLeyNel — October 29, 2017 @ 14:26 | Reply
- It is Hester, it is. 🙂
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 30, 2017 @ 08:25 | Reply
Thanks for sending me the link of these amazing reindeer photos. I used them as reference for this year’s reindeer illustration, and it’s a big improvement from last year’s which was based on a photo of a plastic reindeer. If you want to see it go to https://mycreativeresolution.com/2017/12/09/christmas-countdown-9-25-reindeer/

Comment by Eileen McKenna {my creative resolution} — December 10, 2017 @ 00:29 | Reply
This looks like so much fun! I really like that people from all over the world participate, especially since it’s so uniquely Finnish. I will definitely look into this years race!
Thank you, Matti!

Comment by Emily — January 4, 2018 @ 23:31 | Reply
- Hello Emily.
  
  Sounds so good and made me glad. I will found the official right day and tell it to You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — January 5, 2018 @ 08:40 | Reply
  - Thank you! I haven’t been able to find it yet. There seems to be a lot going on in Oulu. It’s definitely worth a visit or two!
    
    Comment by Emily — January 7, 2018 @ 19:36 | Reply
    - Hello Emily.
      
      They have not yet told officially the date. I have written to the organizer and as soon as they tell me, I will to You also. Be sure. Yesterday day my daughter also asked it. It is beautiful place and walking tours around are beautiful. Lapland offers very much to see, but when we meet You and Your family, I will tell more about gorgeous possibilities. Then four, three days are needed. I think that this winter it is some kind of test for little man how he finds out real snowy Finland. I am sure, that well!
      
      Have a great start of new week.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — January 8, 2018 @ 08:18 | Reply
      - That would explain why I couldn’t find it. Thank you, Matti!
        
        Comment by Emily — January 8, 2018 @ 20:42 | Reply
        
        Hello Emily.
        
        If this “mission” fails, I will tell You compensative possibilities. No problems. 🙂
        
        Have a good day!
        
        Comment by Sartenada — January 9, 2018 @ 08:36 | Reply
Beautiful pictures of the reindeer race! It’s fun 🙂 But why is the antlers of the reindeer cut away?
Best regards, Heidi

Comment by mariposa — February 2, 2018 @ 16:32 | Reply
- Hello Heidi.
  
  I glad that You loved this post. In public events, antlers may be a danger for people and also for clothing, eyes, etc. You must also remember that the reindeer is a semi-wild domestic animal. Reindeer antlers glow very fast in summer, even 1-2 cm in a day. Reindeers are kind animals, not offensive.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 3, 2018 @ 12:04 | Reply
  - Fine to read that the antlers growing back 🙂
    Also have a Happy weekend!
    
    Comment by mariposa — February 3, 2018 @ 19:01 | Reply
A reindeer race is quite a unique thing. I have never heard of it. Lovely photos!

Comment by neelstoria — June 3, 2018 @ 16:54 | Reply
- Hello neelstoria.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. It is unique indeed. Reindeers are very cute and we love them. Welcome next February.
  
  Have You heard or seen this, world’s biggest snow castle?
  
  Snow Castle 2017&2018
  
  Santa Lives in Finland:
  
  Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — June 4, 2018 @ 06:40 | Reply
What an amazing spectacle! I’ve never heard of this type of race and thinking that the reindeer are bred to race?

Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 27, 2018 @ 19:39 | Reply
- Hello Nilla.
  
  Yes, it is. This is something different which commercial companies offer for tourists – reindeer rides. This is competition and it is free for everybody. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have You ever seen Reindeer food? It can be found in the north, but here and there in the south. When it covers ground, it is beautiful.
  
  Reindeer Lichen
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 28, 2018 @ 08:24 | Reply
  - Hi, no I haven’t, but I’ll check your link.
    
    Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 28, 2018 @ 10:52 | Reply
Reindeer carnival seems to be very exciting. Your writing style is unique and those pictures are awesome. I got to learn a new thing. Thanks to you.

Comment by Neel — December 30, 2018 @ 13:54 | Reply
- Hello Neel.
  
  Thank You. Finland offers many experiences which do not exist elsewhere. Thank You learning one of them.
  
  Have a good day on the last day of 2018!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 31, 2018 @ 07:29 | Reply
toutes ces courses me font penser aux courses de chars romains de l’antiquité 😉
c’est très joyeux!

Comment by malyloup — March 12, 2019 @ 11:07 | Reply
- Merci Maly. Oui, ça va. Il y aura plus tard mon dernier post sur cette course. 🙂 Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 12, 2019 @ 12:25 | Reply