A Visit from Peppi Pitkätossu

One of the things which has most surprised me since moving to Somero is the amount of events and activities in the town. It seems to me that there is always something to do or somewhere to go. This morning there was a special children's event held in Kiruu School. There were pony rides and a visiting fire engine outside and various activities inside the school.

The 4H association had organised pirate hat-making out of pieces of newspaper, and the children could also make and decorate paper dolls. It is inspirational to see such simple and inexpensive activities keeping children amused for hours. There was face painting and dancing -but the highlight of the morning appeared just after twelve when Pippi Pitkätossu arrived on stage. This was much to the delight of both the little ones and their parents, most of whom used their children as an excuse to join in with the action songs!

Even Somero's vicar Matias Roto was there with his two children, Elvira and Hilary, and they all seemed to be enjoying dancing along to the Birdie Song!

I have to say that Peppi Pitkätossu (the Finnish name for Pippi Longstocking) was sensational. and managed to keep a hall full of children transfixed. I will have to give her a call and ask what her secret is... I could do with some tips!