Rauma Lace Week Remains a Crowd Puller

Sunday 30 July 2006 saw the conclusion of the 36th Rauma Lace Week, this successful event attracting plenty of visitors.

Beginning with traditional drumming by Pyyrman Reino Peippo on Saturday 22 July, the Lace Week offered a host of attractions each day, with a variety of performances, demonstrations, concerts and craft fairs. Tuesday climaxed with the Miss Lace 2006 competition, with the jury selecting Iina Laine as the new Miss Lace. The Lace Week programme not only included a wide range of exhibitions, with a special emphasis on lace and craft, but also numerous events for children, such as concerts, performances and workshops.

The Black Lace Night on Friday marked the culmination of the week, this event’s programme certainly catering for every taste. As usual, the streets of Rauma’s town centre were crowded with people in festive mood. Friday afternoon saw a lace bobbin speed competition, won by Arja Mäkelä.

Updated: 07.08.2006