Tornion kevät

If Lordi of Rovaniemi got a free building site and a kebab dedicated to him because of his Eurovision Song Contest victory (which I think is just cool and justified), I wonder why some other Finnish artists with a much longer dedication, achievement, and impact on the world would not get at least some national or local recognition too.

Terveet Kädet, originally founded in Tornio, Northern Finland just like Lordi, has ever since their founding (in 1980 CE) made their northern city known in many ways worldwide. It is difficult to estimate the magnitude of their impact on the culture in Finland and elsewhere in just few sentences. They have certainly been pioneers in what they have been doing.

For all these years, and to the best of my knowledge without any recognition from the city of Tornio, the band has continued their career. I think it would be reasonable from the city's politicians to recognize the band as a legendary cultural force that has its roots in Tornio. If you too think that something should be done about this, please contact the city of Tornio and tell them that Terveet Kädet should be honored for their cultural achievements just like Lordi.