Moomin Characters reveals 80th anniversary celebration plans

Moomin will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first Moomin story “The Moomins and the Great Flood” with various activities. This was published in 1945 by Finnish artist Tove Jansson, who wanted to use the popular characters to spread values such as kindness, charity and openness around the world. 

To mark the birthday, there will be fundraising campaigns, a movie, products, books and competitions for fans. 

In the UK, four artists will each be commissioned to create a public artwork. 

Other celebrations around the world as part of Moomin80 include major exhibitions in Finland, Sweden, Poland, China and South Korea, a series of new releases and special editions to mark the anniversary, and new product ranges in high-end fashion, homeware, gifts and much more. 

Source: www.totallicensing.com/moomin-characters-announces-80th-anniversary-plans/