FINLAND

"Valoa ikkunassa" - Laila Kunnunen

The Finnish Final was held on February 12th at Työväenopisto in Helsinki, hosted by Aarno Walli. Before the final there was a semi-final - click here for details: FINNISH SEMI-FINAL 1961 Brita Koivunen withdrew from final and was replaced by Christina Hellman. The winner was chosen by an "expert" jury and was announced the following day.

1 Portinvartija The concierge Ritva Mustonen

3rd

2 Valoa ikkunassa The light in the window Laila Kinnunen

1st

3 Pikku ikkuna The small window Kai Lind

4th

4 Puuttuva lehti Missing leaves Christina Hellman

2nd

Laila Kinnunen came equal 10th at the ESC.

YUGOSLAV NATIONAL FINAL 1961

1961 NATIONAL FINALS