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This is the "secret" of happiness for Finland

2023-12-21 08:48:09Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

This is the "secret" of happiness for Finland

She has been at the top of the world happiness rankings for six years and not unfairly. The high life expectancy, the income of its inhabitants, the social generosity and the mental and physical health of the Finns generously give the country the title of the "happiest" in the world.

Yes, there is no "national secret" behind Finnish happiness, but for many "sauna culture" is an important factor that determines the well-being of Finns.

There, the sauna tradition is highly valued, to the extent that in 2020 it was added to the list of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Unlike other countries, where the sauna is considered an "expensive" activity, in Finland it is something like an integral part of the citizens.

Many people have a sauna at home, many elderly Finns were even born in a sauna. For others, it is also considered a sacred space and a place to find peace and quiet.

"The sauna capital of the world"

Tampere, located less than two hours north of Helsinki, has earned the title of "sauna capital of the world". According to the Guardian, the area's 250,000 residents have about 60 public saunas at their disposal. The oldest of them, which was built in 1906, is Rajaportti. Its function goes beyond that of a "simple" sauna, as for residents it is a healing room, a pub, a haven for tranquility and a place where people of all ages connect.

The importance of the sauna to Finnish society is so profound that for many it defines the essence of human life. "Löyly", a word that literally translates as steam or heat, is at the heart of this whole philosophy.

Basically, it's the hot steam that evaporates from the hot stones in the sauna and transforms the space into a warm and humid paradise, able to slowly relax even the tightest muscles. According to the Guardian, the meaning of 'löyly' is something that one can perceive, only when entering the sauna.


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