To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Finland, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas wished all the best to our ethnic relatives and neighbours.

“I am delighted that the people closest to Estonians can celebrate the 100th anniversary of their independent country. We will rejoice with you and hoist Estonian flags across the country on 6 December to celebrate Finland 100. On this important day of our ethnic relatives, I give my congratulations and wishes of future success to you, the Finnish people, and the country of Finland!” stated the address of the prime minister to Juha Sipilä, his Finnish colleague. 

The celebration of the centenary of Finland began today by creating a song bridge – the prime minister and members of the government along with the Estonian Public Broadcasting Girl's Choir and Men's Choir sang “Maamme”, the Finnish anthem.

In honour of the centenary of Finland, Stenbock House in Tallinn and the building of Vanemuine Theatre in Tartu are lit up in the colours of the Finnish flag and will remain blue and white until the early morning of 7 December.