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Festival venues
World Village Festival to happen at Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool, Market Square and Tiivistämö as well as online throughout Finland. Admission free to all events. >>
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Festival venues
World Village Festival to happen at Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool, Market Square and Tiivistämö as well as online throughout Finland. Admission free to all events. >>
Festival venuesNewsletter
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Online Cinema Open
Online Cinema welcomes you to enjoy the film programme the whole week. >>
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Online Cinema Open
Online Cinema welcomes you to enjoy the film programme the whole week. >>
Online Cinema OpenThe boundaries of our planet
Festival is about searching for solutions for living a more sustainable life within the boundaries of our planet. Talks and discussions programme published >>
News
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Continue reading Online Cinema opens today
Online Cinema opens today
Finland’s largest cultural festival focusing on global issues and sustainable development themes, the World Village Festival opens today. Kicking…
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Continue reading World Village happening live in Helsinki as well as online throughout Finland from 23 to 29 May
World Village happening live in Helsinki as well as online throughout Finland from 23 to 29 May
The Word Village Festival will be packed with free events organised at Helsinki’s Allas Sea Pool, Market Square, Tiivistämö event venue,…
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Continue reading Tuure Kilpeläinen, SUAD, art and films added to the lineup
Tuure Kilpeläinen, SUAD, art and films added to the lineup
The World Village Festival lineup is expanding with the addition of great Finnish gigs, art programme, films and Market of Possibilities exhibitors….
Programme
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Continue reading Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
From 10.00 Monday 23 May to 23.00 Sunday 29 May. A winner of multiple awards, Metamorphosis will see its Finnish premiere at the World Village…
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Sat 21.30
Continue reading Orkesta Mendoza (USA)
Orkesta Mendoza (USA)
The engrossing and experimental Orkesta Mendoza represents the musical melting pot of the US-Mexico border region. The band refers to its genre as…
Sun 11.45Continue reading Keynote: Renzo R. Guinto – Planetary health
Keynote: Renzo R. Guinto – Planetary health
The concept of planetary health links the planet’s boundaries, people, and the future of health care. The concept is discussed by one of the stars of…
Sun 16.00Continue reading Keynote Jason Hickel: Pathways to a post-capitalist economy
Keynote Jason Hickel: Pathways to a post-capitalist economy
For decades our leaders have promised that “green growth” will save us. It’s a comforting narrative, but scientists reject it as empirically…
Sun 17.00Continue reading Santrofi (GHA)
Santrofi (GHA)
This eight-piece collective composed of a young generation of acclaimed and talented musicians will tear up the stage with their cocktail of Ghanaian…
Sun 18.00Continue reading Nicole Willis & Gospel Helsinki (USA/FIN)
Nicole Willis & Gospel Helsinki (USA/FIN)
The Queen of Retro Soul, Brooklyn-born singer-producer Nicole Willis will perform in an enchanting concert with the Gospel Helsinki choir. The…
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