Sauna culture in Finland

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2020 URL: https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01596 Description: Sauna culture is an integral part of the lives of the majority of the Finnish population. Traditionally the sauna has been considered a sacred space – 'a church of nature'. It is a place not only to wash one’s body, but also cleanse the mind and embrace a sense of inner peace. There are a variety of forms and approaches in sauna culture, with none taking precedence over another. Traditions are transmitted through families and can be practised in private homes or public places. Country(ies): Finland © Annamaria Peltokangas, 2019 Duration: 00:09:45 - Support: Electronic transmission (0159600005)