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The essence of Karelia is unveiled in May, when the dark reign of winter begins to recede, and the long hours of daylight return. The whooper swans, symbols of the region, herald this change with their delightful honking, akin to a tuning jazz band. These elegant birds, revered for their gracefulness, embody the promise of new life that accompanies the arrival of warmth and light.