K-CON SUOMI 2023 - IN ENGLISH
K-CON SUOMI is Finland's biggest event for people interested in k-pop and korean culture. The event was held in Verkatehdas, Hämeenlinna on August 12th.
PROGRAM
Most of the program is suitable for non-finnish speaking people. The speech programs at the room Kokous 1 are held in Finnish except for the Korean Meditation at 18.00-18.30.
KARAOKE
The karaoke of the event is full of k-pop-songs for you to sing! You can find the list of songs here: KARAOKELIST
SALES HALL
Remember to bring cash as a card payment option might not be available.
Extremely popular Finnish K-pop-shop ONNIGOM arrives to K-CON! At their table you can find K-pop records and other related products, which you are able to browse at their website in advance: www.onnigom.fi. ONNIGOM products can also be ordered for pickup at K-CON!
ARTIST ALLEY
At artist alley you are able to meet eight talented artists selling their glorious art for you to buy! Please note that paying by card may not be possible at the artist alley, so remember to bring cash with you.
FLEA MARKET (in the 2nd floor)
At K-CON's own flea market, you can find lots of korean-related stuff to buy. Report the items and print bar codes to them via https://kirppu.tracon.fi/kirppu/kconsuomi2023/
FACILITIES AND ARRIVAL
K-CON SUOMI 2023 will be held in Verkatehtas, which is located in the centre of Hämeenlinna (Paasikiventie 2, 13 200 Hämeenlinna).
ARRIVING BY BUS AND TRAIN
The venue is located only 700 meters from the train and bus stations.
You can find detailed information about local transport and its schedules in Hämeenlinna's public transport route guide at reittiopas.hameenlinna.fi.
ARRIVING BY CAR
There are a total of 119 parking spaces in front of the Verkatehdas, BioRex and the bridge of Paasikiventie. Five of these are reserved for disabled persons. In addition, there are five places for the disabled in front of the Hämeenlinna Theatre. Several free short-term (max. 10 min) parking spaces are reserved and marked in front of the Verkatehdas main building and along Verkatehtaankuja for quick errands or for dropping off or picking up an individual at Verkatehdas. Paid parking is also available on Hämeenkuja.
Verkatehdas recommends using Keinuparkki during the event. Keinuparkki serves on Talaskuja, a few minutes’ walk from the Verkatehdas.
ARRIVING BY BICYCLE
The bicycle parking at Verkatehdas is located close to the main doors in the area between the main building and Lake Vanajavesi.
ACCESIBILITY
The main entrance to Verkatehdas is located on the first floor of the building, on the side facing Lake Vanajavesi. The main entrance doors are automatic and the entryway is accessible for all guests. The majority of Verkatehdas’ facilities are accessible. An elevator is also available to use. Accessible toilet facilities are found on the first floor.
You can find more detailed information about the facilities' accessibility here: https://www.verkatehdas.fi/en/accessibility/
An assistant or support person for a disabled individual who has an EU Disability Card that is marked with the letter A will generally be allowed entry to events free of charge.
If you need an assistant or support person to come along with you, please contact the event organizers in advance by email (kpopsuomiry@gmail.com).