Sastamaia is located in south west Finland. It's nickname is the Book Capital of Finland. It has a long tradition of literature. During the summer it hosts the Old Literature Days (anhan kirjallisuuden päivät. The Finnish Book Museum Pukstaavi was opened here and it promotes Finnish book culture and reading. Pukstaavi tells the popular story of a Finnish book on cultural history and social significance.
Sastamaia is also the home of Vammalan Lentopallo (VaLePa), who plays in Mestaruusliiga (Finnish Volleyball League). VaLePa was founded in 1978 and play at the VeXve Arena (1500 capacity). They have been the Finnish league champions twice (2012 and 2014), and won the Finnish Cup in 2012.
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