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Helsinki
The day will begin and end with Joanna Phjalainen's performance "Truth is Freedom" at the Esplanade stage at sunrise and sunset (please look at the enclosure). Arranged by STOA, the Cultural Centre of Eastern Helsinki.
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9.00 am |
The opening ceremonies of the Art Exhibition and the prize awarding of the Poster Contest in the Education Department office. The prizes will be awarded by Deputy Mayor Antii Viinikka. The schoolchildren have handled the subject 'Freedom of Speech' in the lessons during the winter, and the best works and texts will be exhibited. The contest may be participated till the end of February. The exhibition will be open from May 5th to May 26th 2000. Coffee service arranged by Education Department of Helsinki.
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10.00 - 11.55 am |
Performances by schoolchildren at the Esplanade stage with the lower and upper level of the Porolahti Comprehensive School, Itäkeskus Comprehensive School, and Alppila Upper Secondary School. Also other schools participating, if necessary. Arranged by Education Department of Helsinki. |
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At noon |
Speech for the freedom of speech , author Kirsti Simonsuuri |
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0.15 - 0.30 pm |
The Sibelius Upper Secondary School Choir lead by Marjukka Riihimäki. Arranged by Education Department of Helsinki. |
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1.30 pm |
'Hyde Park Corner' - different organisations make their comments (Amnesty etc.) Arranged by the Youth Office of Helsinki. |
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2.20 -2.30 pm |
Speech by the Chairwoman of the Finnish Library Association, Member of Parliament Kaarina Dromberg |
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4.00 pm |
Pen-club Programme - Author Kalevi Haikara will tell about the persecuted authors and the freedom of speech - Author Vladimir Nekljajev will tell about the situation in Belorussia and read his poems connected with the subject. Jukka Mallinen will interpret. Arranged by The City of Culture Foundation and the Helsinki City Libraries. |
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6.00 pm |
Musik Arranged by STOA |
Other programme:
- Book exhibitions connected with the subject in the libraries
- Web pages in the libraries' net, where you can find texts e.g. by Tuula Haavisto
- Posters and leaflets will be delivered beforehand in the libraries, cultural and information centres etc.
- A video produced by Helsinki City Education Department Media Centre will be in use during the whole day: at the Esplanade stage as a background, and during the breaks, in the school's morning ceremonies and in the lessons, in the Education Department exhibition room, on the radio and on televison.
The purpose of the day is to go publically in the media. The Youth Centre will also advertise on its local radio.
The technical support of the day will be arranged by the Youth Centre.
Techniques arranged by Savoy Theatre.
Helsinki is a European Capital of Culture in the year 2000. The event is part of the Year of Culture programme.
Summary of the Performance
"Truth is freedom"
on the Day for the Freedom of Speech
I have planned a performance that will begin at sunrise and end at sunset in the Esplanade Park.
The progress of the performance is as follows:
A cellist will play Cello on the stage.
A small group of young assistents in yellow gowns will fill yellow balloons, which will be put in the water basins on both sides of the stage by means of weights.
A couple of assistants will place some white boards along the walkways. The passer-bys can write their thoughts on the boards, which will be collected and saved.
At sunset the young assistants in turquoise gowns will the yellow balloons free.
Creator of the performance
Jonna Pohjalainen, artist in Helsinki
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