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24 talks and discussions about Peace
“This year’s Talks and discussions will be profound – peace is both an acute and tangible issue all over the world.”
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24 talks and discussions about Peace
“This year’s Talks and discussions will be profound – peace is both an acute and tangible issue all over the world.”
24 talks and discussions about PeaceFestival for families
Lots of music and workshops for kids and many things to do for everyone around the site.
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Action for everyone
Enjoy the festival at Street Art Area, art exhibition or do some sports.
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Action for everyone
Enjoy the festival at Street Art Area, art exhibition or do some sports.
Music for peace
Artists from around the world take a stand for peace >
MusicMusic
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Sat 13.15
Continue reading Grande Mahogany
Grande Mahogany
Having garnered awards and attention over the past couple of years, Grande Mahogany skillfully combines funk, rock, r’n’b and Afro-psychedelia in his…
Sat 15.15
Continue reading SARĀB
SARĀB
Combining modern jazz, rock and Middle Eastern traditional music in an elegant package, SARĀB has become one of the most popular bands of the jazz…
Sat 17.30
Continue reading Majur (BR)
Majur (BR)
Brazilian singer-songwriter Majur is a powerful voice for LGBTQIAP+ rights. The artist’s music combines R&B with blues, and her career got off to a…
Sat 19.45
Continue reading Ana Tijoux (CL-FR)
Ana Tijoux (CL-FR)
A self-confessed feminist and activist, french-chilean Ana Tijoux is a prolific musician whose fifth studio album “Vida” was released last year….
Sun 13.30
Continue reading Isaac Sene
Isaac Sene
Known for his captivating stage presence and bold lyrics, Isaac Sene became a nationwide favourite through Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu in…
Sun 15.30
Continue reading Ebo Krdum (SE-SS)
Ebo Krdum (SE-SS)
Grammy award-winning Ebo Krdum is a Sudanese singer, guitarist, actor and peace advocate living in Sweden. Krdum’s songs are contemporary political…
Talks and DiscussionsTalks and Discussions
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Sat 11.15
Continue reading Interview with Sherine Xavier: Towards a just peace in Sri Lanka
Interview with Sherine Xavier: Towards a just peace in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s long civil war ended in 2009, but true reconciliation and justice in the country is still to be achieved. Without accountability and…
Sat 18.25
Continue reading Beyond the machine – using creativity to talk about AI
Beyond the machine – using creativity to talk about AI
The rapid development of AI challenges us to reflect on its role in our society. Would you trust AI as your secretary? As a babysitter? Deciding who…
Sun 11.15
Continue reading Global Church Worship Service
Global Church Worship Service
Praying together is peace work. Parish communities of different languages in the capital region come together for a multilingual and multicultural…
Sun 12.35
Continue reading Keynote Inna Modja: Women in climate action
Keynote Inna Modja: Women in climate action
Inna Modja, Mali-based musician, filmmaker and UN Goodwill Ambassador, talks about the role of women in the fight against climate change and…
Sun 15.55
Continue reading Resilient, more resilient, Lebanese youth
Resilient, more resilient, Lebanese youth
How do Lebanese young people persevere in building peace and a brighter future, generation after generation amid multiple crises? How can civil…
Sun 17.55
Continue reading Helsinki and Dnipro – Cities for peace and a sustainable future
Helsinki and Dnipro – Cities for peace and a sustainable future
Cities are powerful actors in building a peaceful and civilised future. More than ever, they play a key role in fostering international cooperation…
Children's programmeChildren's programme
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Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading Mobile Library and Multilingual Library
Mobile Library and Multilingual Library
Stoori mobile library and Multilingual Library are joining in the festival fun! The car is loaded with multilingual books, and you can borrow books…
Sa 24.5.2025 11.00-19.00Su 25.5.2025 11.00-19.00Sat 14.30
Continue reading Journey of the Sounds of the World – Music and Movement Workshop
Journey of the Sounds of the World – Music and Movement Workshop
Colombian musician Natalia Castrillón invites you to join her for a fun and interactive workshop suitable for the whole family….
Sun 14.30
Continue reading Stories of Peace and Humanity
Stories of Peace and Humanity
Storyteller and puppeteer Elviira Davidow and musician Samuel Leminen present stories about peace and humanity, suitable for the whole family. The…
Other programmeOther programme
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Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading Book World
Book World
Book World stage will feature a non-stop programme. The topics range from wars and genocides to conflict resolution, world peace and…
Sa 24.5.2025 11.00-21.00Su 25.5.2025 11.00-19.00Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading The World in Pictures – 40 Years of People and Phenomena
The World in Pictures – 40 Years of People and Phenomena
The 40th anniversary exhibition of Maailman Kuvalehti celebrates the multi-award-winning magazine at the heart of which is world-expanding…
Sa 24.5.2025 11.00-21.00Su 25.5.2025 11.00-19.00Sat 11.00Sun 11.00
Continue reading YMCA Peace & Sports
YMCA Peace & Sports
YMCA Peace & Sports offers activities and experiences for festival-goers. For the second time in Suvilahti, an activity area especially for young…
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