Veteli

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VETELI

Region : Keski-Pohjanmaa
Former province : 1997-2009 Länsi-Suomi (until 1997 Vaasa)

Official blazon

Hopeakentässä sininen paalu, jossa seitsenkielinen kultakantele; kielet punaiset.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on April 21, 1952.

The arms how a local folk instrument (kantele) and symbolises the local folklore as well as the singer Kreeta Haapasalo who originated from the village.

The arms on a road sign

Literature: Pirinen, 1982

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