Finland is known especially for the creativity of its composers, singers, conductors, designers and architects.
Finnish nature attracts an increasing number of visitors seeking that same life enrichment.
The sounds of Finnish nature may be heard in the works of Sibelius, while architects such as Alvar Aalto and Raili and Reima Pieil looked to their natural surroundings for inspiration and made their work and blend with it. World famous singers Karita Mattila and Jorma Hynninen refresh their inspiration in the Finnish countryside. World famous Finnish glass has also adapted forms from Finnish nature, as seen in the works of Tapio Wirkkala one of the best known Finnish designers of art glass. Finnish culture is also an important asset in the travel trade. The numerous festivals held throughout the year, although mostly during the summers, attract large numbers of people interested in all kinds of culture.