A celebration of togetherness and multiculturalism in Riihimäki

The Riihimäki branch of the Red Cross, the city of Riihimäki and Ö-talo together organize a program open to everyone as part of the international anti-racism week from 21st to 27th. March. There will be meeting new people, performances, food culture, activities for young people and coffee for all ages. The week's program culminates in a multicultural celebration with live music.

During the event week, open doors, a Women's club and a Pelirasti will be held at the premises of the Riihimäki branch of the Red Cross. Harjunrinne school has the opportunity to get to know Chinese food culture by cooking. At Monar's Youth Night, there is a functional program related to the week's theme. A stand-up evening will be organized at Ö-talo, where Fathi Ahmed will entertain, and a multicultural closing party, where MA Rouf, who plays Finnish-Kurdish fusion jazz, will perform.

In Riksula, the Suomi cafe of the Red Cross, which is open to everyone, teaches the Finnish language while casually chatting together among the native population and immigrants. In addition, throughout the week there is also the opportunity to take part in making a community artwork. The theme of the bird piece, which symbolizes freedom, is "Similar, but different - free from prejudices like a bird in the sky". The bird-origami made in the workshop will be put together into a joint work, which will be displayed in Riksula.

In all activities of the week, there is an opportunity to participate in the emergency aid collection organized by the Riihimäki branch of the Red Cross to help the victims of the conflict in Ukraine, and to meet volunteers.

Find out more about the event week's program on SPR's website.

Program of the week

MA 21.3.2022

13:15–1:XNUMX Open doors at the Riihimäki office of the Red Cross (Keskuskatu XNUMX)

• Presentation of SPR's activities and volunteer work during the coffee service holiday

17–19 pm Women's club (Keskuskatu 1)

• The multiculturalism department of the Red Cross organizes coffee and women's talks, meeting new people

TI 22.3.2022

17–19 Food evening (Harjunrinnee school, teaching kitchen, Kalevankatu 3)

• Ruoka-ilta offers Chinese flavors by cooking together. The material fee of 5 e is collected on site. Registration 20.3. by 044 5002380/ sinispaajanen@gmail.com.

18–20 Youth evening (Nuorisotila Monari, Uudenmaankatu 1)

• Functional program related to the week's theme. The leaders are the volunteers of the Riihimäki branch of the Red Cross and the counselors of the Riihimäki youth services

KE 23.3.2022

From 13:15 to 1:XNUMX Pelirasti (Punainen Risti space, Keskuskatu XNUMX)

• The Friends Committee of the Red Cross organizes playing board and card games, discussion and serving coffee

TO 24.3.2022

15–19.30:2 Suomi-café (Riksula, Eteläinen Asemakatu XNUMX)

• In the Suomi cafe of the Red Cross, which is open to everyone, the Finnish language is learned by casually chatting together among the native population and immigrants

SS 25.3.2022

19–20 Fathi Ahmed Stand up show (Ö-talo, Öllerinkatu 9)

• Come enjoy and laugh! Tickets 15e/10e, ticket reservations at olli@vihreatalo or at the door

THE 26.3.2022

19 pm Multicultural closing party and live music MA Rouf (Ö-talo, Öllerinkatu 9)

• The event, organized by Ö-talo and the cultural and event services of the city of Riihimäki, is age-restricted and open to everyone. There will be music and snacks. In the music of the MA Rouf ensemble, the Kurdish Sufi tradition meets Nordic atmospheres as smoothly as two friends. Optional entrance fee.

During the anti-racism week, there is an opportunity to participate in making a community artwork. Participants participate in the community work by crafting a simple bird origami from paper. Children can participate by coloring pictures of birds. The theme of the bird piece, which symbolizes freedom, is "Similar, but different - free from prejudices like a bird in the sky". Art supplies are available at Riksula Mon–Fri from 9 am to 15 pm. At the end of the week, the birds are assembled into a joint work, which is displayed in Riksula.