“The many faces in Oulu - Encounters in Toppila” cultural event for families and all ages Terva-Toppila school, Koskelantie 49, Oulu Sunday 21.3.2010 at 12am—4.30pm

Cultural family event presenting different
cultures, encouraging encounters between inhabitants of Oulu and promoting diversity.

Free of charge.

Programme

Workshops at 12am-2.30pm:

Russian, Turkish, Indian, Romany, Sami, Assyrian and Chinese cultures

Capoeira, Taiji, Finnish folk dance

Making toys of recycled material, water tattoos and pin badges

Uudet kuviot - short films made by young people in Oulu

Behind the Scenes - photo exhibition of making the short films

Festival at 3pm-4.30 pm:

Guest speakers Fatbardhe Hetemaj, the refugee woman of the year 2009, and Rainer Friman, Romany artist and journalist

Extracts of Romany play and music

Finnish folkdance

Thai dance

Assyrian dance and music

Maranatha group of African singers

*Cafeteria*

*Ethnic food for sale*

Organizers:

City of Oulu, International activity centre Villa Victor, Pohjois-Suomen Romanit ry, Friendship House of Oulu Settlement

The event is part of the programme of the international week against racism and discrimination in Oulu.
More information:

Heini Rosqvist p. 044 703 1326, heini.rosqvist@ouka.fi

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Published by: Toimintakeskus Villa Victor,  Marjut Välikangas