Freedom festival
Finnish-Syrian Friendship Association is organizing the Freedom festival on April 10–12.
"The festival’s name is inspired by freedom, which is the foundation of creativity and artistic expression. The goal is to promote intercultural dialogue and enrich the local cultural scene," explains Mania Alkhatib, Executive Director of the Finland-Syria Friendship Association.
The free, open-to-all event takes place at &Revontuli (Revontulentie 8). The program includes music, theatre, film screenings, discussions, and workshops where participants can, for example, create their own shadow theatre puppets.
Join us in building a diverse and inclusive urban culture!
We provide space for the festival as part of the &Naapurusto project
THURSDAY 10.4.2025
16.30–17.00 Arrival and coffee service
17.00–17.15 Opening remarks
17.15–17.30 Monologue theatre performance “The Black Suit”, actor Youssef Alkhatib
17.30–18.15 Panel discussion: Theatre as a Cultural Bridge
18.30–18.45 Performance by Haneen Women's Choir
FRIDAY 11.4.2025
18.15–18.45 Film: “My Name is Hope”, directed by Sherwan Haji, followed by a discussion
19.15–19.30 Dance performance by the Zagros group
19.30–19.50 Bouzouk music / Ahmed Delsher
SATURDAY 12.4.2025
16–18 Shadow puppet workshop for kids
16–18 Discover the world of chess (instructional workshop)
16–18 Henna tattoos & face painting for kids
17–18 Arabic calligraphy. Artist Hassan Alkhatib
17–18 Coffee service
18–18.25 15th anniversary speech Finland–Syria Friendship Association
Festival guest Nanar organization: Aurora Nordic Art & Culture Biennal, Sweden
18.30-19.15 Eastern Melodies band
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