How Finland tops World Happiness Index again

In Finland’s remote forests, karaoke brings warmth and connection. DJ Tauno Luukinen hosts lively karaoke nights in taverns and tents across Northern Finland, offering locals and tourists a chance to sing melancholic love songs and global hits. Despite closed borders and harsh winters, Luukinen’s passion — 4,500 gigs and counting — keeps the tradition alive. For Finns, karaoke is more than entertainment; it’s emotional expression.