18:45 Finnish EESC Members welcome you with accordion songs played
by Netta Skog
Opening of the Finnish drinks bar
19:00 Official opening
• Luca Jahier, EESC President
• H.E. Marja Rislakki, Permanent Representative of Finland to the European
Union
• Simo Tiainen, EESC Member
19:20 Songs from Finland and beyond
by Netta Skog, digital accordion player
19:35 Opening of the Finnish summer buffet
Fresh and tasty from Finland, traditional cuisine with a modern twist
20:15 Dance performance
by Meri Pajunpää, contemporary dance artist
Cool Finland! – sweets and ice-cream buffet, with tea and coffee