Shhh, It's Time for 'Quietchella'

If your ideal festival lineup is more moss than Metallica, Finland has you covered. Hiljaa Fest—nicknamed "Quietchella"—has debuted in Valkmusa National Park at what organizers call the world's first "festival of nature listening," with silence and soundscapes as the main acts. Running as a free, self-guided event through Oct. 31, the experience features 13 "performers" spread across four areas, including black grouse, bog moss, and a rare moth that doubles as the park's symbol.

A flyer featured in People shows off other featured performers, including the viviparous lizard, "the morning mist," and "the scent of the wind." There's no set schedule and no promise nature will cooperate. Visitors are asked to stick to Finland's outdoor etiquette: Respect the landscape and leave no trace. Creative director and wilderness guide Simo Peri says the goal is to slow people down and get them to "really listen to the music nature creates." Travel + Leisure notes some of Finland's other nature-themed events, including a tree-hugging competition.