As a part of The Freedom Theatres guest performance at the Finnish National Theatre in Helsinki, Hanasaari – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Center invites you to take part in a seminar the 16th of May at 11-13 to discuss the possibilities and challenges of peace work through cultural initiatives. The seminar will focus on best-practice experiences of professionals in the field of performing arts from Finland and Sweden together with representatives of The Freedom Theatre. The seminar will be held in English.

Program

Welcome
Gunvor Kronman, CEO, Hanasaari – the Swedish-Finnish Cultural Centre

The Freedom Theatre – Performing arts in Palestine today
Rawand Arqawi, coordinator, Batoul Taleb, actress, Mariam Abu Khaled, actress

Vertical Gardening – developing artistic platforms in refugee camps through the collective use of public spaces
Sara Gebran, choreographer, performer, teacher, urban planer

Tamasi – performing arts network in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region
Boel Höjeberg, Stockholm Academy of Dramatic Arts

Nonfiction  – A piece of art or something more valuable?
Milla Koistinen, choreographer, dancer

Panel discussion
moderated by Patsy Nakell, Journalist

Participation is open for everyone and free of admission but we kindly ask you to confirm you participation at the latest on Monday 14 of May
Additional information: Project assistant Jonas Welander, jonas.welander@hanaholmen.fiThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it tel. 0943502417