Taking the Music Stage for their first live appearances in Finland will be Emel, Dub FX feat. Mr. Woodnote, Puerto Candelaria and Las Karamba, as well as the Finnish artists and acts Antti Autio, Maija Kauhanen, Don Johnson Big Band, Hassan Maikal and Children’s concert Indaba.
Talks and discussions at World Village Festival will bring you perspectives on courage to make the world more sustainable and just. The festival lineup also features a high-profile guest, as President Tarja Halonen’s participation in the International Solidarity Foundation’s programme has been confirmed: What kind of courage does it take to be the first female in a role?
The talks and discussions programme will include one of the internationally best-known Ukrainian war reporters Illia Ponomarenko, award-winning human rights defender and member of Kenya’s indigenous Endorois community Christine Kandie and Nepalese human rights activist Reena Lama. Also appearing on the Speaker’s Stage will be several influential speakers from Finland, such as Eeva Vekki, Maryam Abdulkarim, Laura Haimila, Emmi Nuorgam, Janne Hirvasvuopio, Koko Hubara and Natalia Kallio.
New this year will be the Book and Recycling World stands, programme for young people in the YMCA Peace & Sport area, and Funky Amigos Terrace Party. In addition, all the 50 street food vendors will be selling tasty vegetarian food. The performers in the Street Art Area, art, kids’ programme, evening clubs and pre-festival events will also help to ensure a great atmosphere. The entire programme is free of charge and without any age limits, except for the weekend’s evening clubs.
Visit our website for the stands and food vendors, the programme and the festival site map. World Village Festival in Suvilahti, Helsinki, 25–26 May 2024 themed on Courage. Free admission and open for all.
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Communications: Nelli Korpi, nelli.korpi@fingo.fi, +358 50 317 6698
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World Village Festival is Finland’s leading event for global action for the whole family, an admission free cultural festival, and a trade fair for sustainable development. The event will be organised in the Suvilahti event venue, Helsinki, in 25–26 May 2024 with Courage as the theme. Festival’s core values are diversity, equality, responsibility, and communality. The event is expected to attract around 50,000 festivalgoers. Admission to all events is free. The festival organiser is Finnish Development NGOs Fingo and the main partners are Finn Church Aid, the European Commission Representation in Finland, the European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland, Radio Helsinki and Maailman Kuvalehti magazine.