penkereinä
Penkereinä is a traditional Finnish sport, particularly prevalent in the regions of Ostrobothnia and Satakunta. The activity involves throwing lawnmower blades, typically 20-30 in number, for a distance as far as possible. Penkereinä is often featured during local festivities, sports events, and fairs.
The objective of penkereinä is to achieve the longest possible throw. Participants typically form teams and
While the origins of penkereinä are unclear, it is believed to have roots in the region's rural
The day of penkereinä events often begins with a ceremonial presentation of the lawnmower blades. Teams then
Despite its limited geographical scope, penkereinä has contributed to its region's sense of community and has