Reino Rinne Memorial

Kuusamon kaupunki
  • Designer: Raimo Jaatinen
  • 2013

This memorial located at Kiutaköngäs in Oulanka national park is designed by sculptor Raimo Jaatinen to honour the work of Reino Rinne and the conservation of the rapids. The memorial is on a rock and features ancient symbols.

Memorial text

”Älkää upottako likaisia käsiänne tähän jumalaiseen veteen, ihminen tarvitsee sitä.”

Translation: "Don't douse your dirty hands in this divine water, man needs it."