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The location of Kids' Corner has changed from previous years, it is now located nearby the fountain in Kaisaniemi Park.
African Dance Workshop (TAN)
Song and dance have always played an important role in preserving cultures and traditions in Africa. Dancing relates stories and advice for living a good life.
Children's Somalia (SOM)
Ibtisam Yusuf Haibeh shares a moment with the children to teach a few words in Somali and talk about everyday life for Somalis.
Children’s Music Orchestra Ammuu!
The members of the children’s music orchestra Ammuu! (Moo!) are brilliant and professional music teachers, as well as experienced composers and performers of childrens’ music.
Circus Helsinki: Circus Workshop
Circus Helsinki will teach acrobatics, balancing and juggling to anyone eager to learn on Saturday and Sunday at noon.
Faso Kan: West African Music (BUR / FIN / GAM / SEN)
The Finnish-African Faso Kan, formed in 2006, consists of Finnish, Burkinan, Senegalese and Gambian musicians and dancers.
Festival Memories with Katja Kiuru
Actress Katja Kiuru will host an interactive moment for festival memories with the children.
Ipanapa
Ipanapa’s gigs are more than just regular concerts. They are happenings for the whole family, and contain skillfully scripted children’s drama.
Maailma soi! (FIN / IND / NED / NEP / ZAM)
Maailma Soi! (World Plays!) brings young students from the music college Käpylän musiikkiopisto to Kids’ Corner, conducted by Peali Mitra from India and Pape Sarr from Senegal.
Maikki Harjanne: Minttu the Bridesmaid
Maikki Harjanne is one of Finland’s most popular children’s book authors and illustrators. Her best-known storybook character is Minttu, who turned 30 years old in 2008.
My Rights – A Story Workshop
Every child has a right to play, free time, school, and a safe living environment. Come and learn about your other rights by drawing, thinking and doing it yourself!
Paukkumaissi
Paukkumaissi has delighted children with their good-tempered rhythms for the past ten years.
Photo Exhibition: Nabad iyo caano – Peace and Milk
Eeva-Liisa Bahnaan’s photo exhibition from Somaliland is on display at the Kids' Corner during the festival weekend. Bahnaan’s photography captures colours, light and moments in So
Storytime in Sign Language
This story hour is suitable for Finnish-speaking children as well, since there will be spoken interpretation.
The Incredible Journey - A Dance Production
One night Sinttu has an incredible journey. After an evening hymn has nearly lulled him to sleep, an angel appears in Sinttu’s room.
Vahtikoiran Vapaapäivä - A Musical Theatre Performance
Tuija Rantalainen released an album of children’s music and poetry in November 2010, which in turn inspired a 30-minute production about Veikko the Watchdog and his mistress.
