Program 2017

Spring Festival

Caisa | 10.6.2017

11:00 OPPENING SHADOW THEATRE – FAMILY SECRET

SALI

“I am Nena and I have a family secret…” How would you feel if you woke up early in the morning and found a peculiar spiny creature in the kitchen? This is what happens in this bilingual shadow theatre performance, based on the illustrated book by Isol Misenta; we will spy into the sleepy morning of this family.

• Recommended age: children over 4 years and their families.
• Languages: Finnish and Spanish.
• Length: approximately 20 minutes.

Original title: “Family Secret” by Isol Misenta. Fondo Cultura Económica 2003, Mexico.
Adaptation to shadow theatre: Sini Peltola and David Muñoz.
Finnish translation: Lumi Eronen.
Scenery and puppets: Sini Peltola and Rob Oudshoorn.
Artists: Sini Peltola  (Finland) and David Muñoz (Spain).
Production: Espoon kaupunginkirjasto, Kulttuurikesku Ninho ry and Sini Peltola.
Premiere: 10.06.2017 Kolibri Festivaali, Kulttuurikeskus Caisa.

11:00 PIKKU AURINKO. MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR BABIES.

OLOHUONE

• For babies and children under 1,5 years old with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• Duration 45 minutes.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.

Let’s use music, movement and play to strengthen the bond between the caretaker and the child. We’ll do this by giving them the chance to learn new songs and activities that they can practice later on at home. We will sing Latin-American songs in Spanish, native tongues, and Finnish.
Teachers: violinist Clara Petrozzi (Finland-Peru), Leandro Roco (Argentina), contrabassist Grisell MacDonel (Mexico).

11:00-15:00 THE FRIENDSHIP FOREST – ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP

AULA

• For all ages.
• Non-stop.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.

The children of Helsinki have grown up climbing trees and hiding behind them, hanging a hammock or bird house from them, having a picnic or even taking a nap under a tree’s shadow. Welcome to play and create an art piece to celebrate the forest of Helsinki and friendship. It is a forest where we all fit, in which each piece is unique and essential, like each one of us.
Instructors: Architect Carolina Isasi and Industrial Designer Laura C. Zubillaga (Argentina). Cooperación Aalto University Wood Program and Marimekko Oy.

12:00 DANCE FOR FINLAND I – DANCE WORKSHOP

GALLERIA

• For children aged 6-9 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45min.

Let’s celebrate  Finland’s 100th anniversary to the rhythm of polka. Polka? Yes, the same that arrived to the American countries and Finland in the 1840s. On both sides of the Atlantic the dance was modified. Nowadays, its variations are part of the folklore of many countries. Welcome to this musical and dance journey. Don’t forget to bring a big skirt to make it fly.
Instructors: Pasos de Fuego ry

12:00-14:00 TOKAPU – INKA PUZZLES

HUONE 4

• For children over 6 years old.
• Non-stop.
• We speak English, Spanish and Catalan.

Welcome to experience the traditional Andean wisdom while playing! Based on the Inka Culture’s forms of design, Tokapu is a mathematical puzzle for children and adults. In this workshop everyone is invited to combine colourful geometrical symbols that will form wonderful patterns in the style of the Inca Culture. Welcome to play and experiment the traditional Andean knowledge!
Facilitator: Jordi Valderrama (Peru).

12:00-16:00 LET’S PLAY! – MULTISENSORIAL WORKSHOP

YARD 1ST FLOOR

• For children from 1,5 to 6 years old with an adult.
• Nonstop.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.

Play, experimentation and discovery are the main  features of these fantastic corners of colors and emotions. We invite you to  a  tour of the favorite places of the children from the educational center Pequeño Mundo. Come, don’t miss it!.
Facilitators: Marina Santiago Soler and Eva Picallo, supported by the team of teachers from the Pequeño Mundo kindergarten (Spain). Cooperación Pequeño Mundo.

12:30 MOON DANCES – DANCE WORKSHOP FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES.

OLOHUONE

• For moms and babies up to 1.5 years old.
• Capacity 15 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45 min.

The moon is in constant interchange with our life. Let’s be inspired by it and dance with our toddlers following its four phases. We are born breathing with the new moon, little by little, we are activated by the crescent moon, we celebrate with the full moon and we rest, again, with the black moon. This is how we get prepared to be reborn.
Facilitator: Gabriela Aldana-Kekoni (Chile)

13:00 DANCE FOR FINLAND II – DANCE WORKSHOP

GALLERIA

• For children aged 2-6 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45min.

Let’s celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary to the rhythm of polka. Polka? Yes, the same that arrived to the American countries and Finland in the 1840s. On both sides of the Atlantic the dance was modified. Nowadays, its variations are part of the folklore of many countries. Welcome to this musical and dance journey. Don’t forget to bring a big skirt to make it fly.
Instructors: Pasos de Fuego ry

13:00 FAMILY CABARET

SALI

• Children over 4 years old.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 30 min.

Come to enjoy with your family an ingenious combination of tradition, newness and ingenuity. ‘Family Cabaret’ combines theater, music and storytelling. A tribute to the families of clowns who have extended the tradition from the Middle Ages to our days. Contagious laughter and good feelings will fulfill the show. Do not miss it!
Author: Pablo Álvarez (Spain)
Other performers: Bruno Álvarez Turkia, Elmo Álvarez Turkia ja Lina Alvarez Turkia. (Finland Spain)
Make-up artist and manager: Taija Turkia (Finland)
Cooperación Marino Clown.

14:00 GIVING BIRTH – DANCE AND VOICE WORKSHOP FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

OLOHUONE

• For pregnant women.
• Capacity 20 people.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 60min.

This is a special time to prepare for the wonderful journey of giving birth. Inspired by the cycles of the moon and the sun we will connect, through our body, with the energy of mother earth. Thus, we will create melodies with our voice, to call upon those connections during pregnancy and also during the delivery phase.
Facilitator: Gabriela Aldana-Kekoni (Chile)

14:00 CIRANDA CIRANDINHA – FINNISH AND BRAZILIAN MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

SALI

• Children over 3 years old with an adult.
• Songs in Portuguese and Finnish.
• Duration: 45 min.

A children’s round with a lot of rhythm, color and joy to celebrate the friendship and independence of Finland. Ciranda Cirandinha invites us to play in a ‘round round’ and to sing children’s songs from Finland and Brazil. Which ones will be your favorites?
Musicians: Sanna Mansikkaniemi (Finland) and Frutos do Som: Aurora Martins & Leandro Pellagio (Brazil)

14:00 ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER! – ACRO CIRCO

GALLERIA

• For children aged 4 – 99 years old accompanied by an adult 
• 10 pairs (parent + child)
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45min.

In this workshop we will discover the importance of working together through playful exercises that involve parents and children. Collaboration and trust are the main elements; each one cannot exist without the mixture of both. Don’t forget to bring comfortable clothes, a water bottle and a fun attitude!
Teacher: Enrique Salas – Circo Kiksu (Chile)

14:30 AND 15:30 TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CITY – GRAPHIC WORKSHOP

KOKOUSHUONE

• For all ages (especially grandparents and children).
• 20 couples at a time.
• We speak Spanish, English, Finnish and Catalan.

How has Helsinki been over these last 100 years and how will it be from today onwards? Together with grandparents, their memories and a little imagination we will build that city of the past and the future. Welcome to build a piece of art, look at the changes of the city and dream about its future!
Facilitator: Gerard Cabarrocas (Spain)

15:00 ALWAYS BETTER TOGETHER! – ACRO CIRCO

GALLERIA

• For children aged 4 – 99 years old accompanied by an adult 
• 10 pairs (parent + child)
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45min.

In this workshop we will discover the importance of working together through playful exercises that involve parents and children. Collaboration and trust are the main elements; each one cannot exist without the mixture of both. Don’t forget to bring comfortable clothes, a water bottle and a fun attitude!
Teacher: Enrique Salas – Circo Kiksu (Chile)

14:00 AND 15:00 OUR FINLAND”. ARTIST’S BOOKWORKSHOP

HUONE 2

• For all ages.
• 20 couples at a time.
• We speak Swedish, English and Finnish (Portuguese and Spanish)
• Duration: 45min.

Let’s make some art! Together we will make a unique new book about Finland. What does your Finland look like?
Facilitator: Illustrator Nadja Andersson (Finland) Cooperation Fibul ry

15:30 FRUTOS DO SOM – PARENTS AND THEIR BABIES

OLOHUONE

• Mothers or fathers with babies up to 2 years old.
• Capacity 15 couples (just one adult per child).
• We will sing in Portuguese and speak English and Portuguese.
• Duration: 45min.

Great opportunity to bask with the children in a feeling of warmth and affection to the tune of Brazilian folk music. Welcome to this emotional and musical meeting!
Musicians: Frutos do Som, Aline Aurora Martins & Leandro Pellagio (Brazil). Cooperation Brazil Cultural Center – Finland

16:00 HELSINGIN SYNTYMAAPÄIVÄ PERHE JUHLA: CONCERT, DANCE AND PIÑATA.

SALI

This is a party for children aged from 0 to 100 years old, for all the family to dance, moms and dads and also the grandparents. All the friends of Kolibrí are welcome. Yes! We will be waiting for you and your beautiful smile, your costume, your traditional dress or fancy attire and of course, your dancing shoes, let’s celebrate Helsinki in the most fun party of the year!

Program:

• Orkesteri Tempo: Dir. Juha Ahvenainen. (15min)
• Concert of the Choir and Children’s Musical Ensemble ir. Grisell MacDonel. (15min)
• DJ. Pirata boing!
• Nicaraguan piñata! Cooperation Nicaraguan Embassy

Tikkurila | 14.6.2017

14:00 PIKKU AURINKO. MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR BABIES.

• For babies and children under 1,5 years old with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.
• Duration: 45 min.

Let’s use music, movement and play to strengthen the bond between the caretaker and the child. We’ll do this by giving them the chance to learn new songs and activities that they can practice later on at home. We will sing Latin-American songs in Spanish, native tongues, and Finnish.
Musician: Clara Petrozzi (Finland-Peru), Laura Havu (Finland) and Kaisa Mäenpää (Finland).

14:00-17:00 THE FRIENDSHIP FOREST – ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP

• For all ages.
• Non-stop.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.

The children of Vantaa have grown up climbing trees and hiding behind them, hanging a hammock or bird house from them, having a picnic or even taking a nap under a tree’s shadow. Welcome to play and create an art piece to celebrate the forest of Vantaa and friendship. It is a forest where we all fit, in which each piece is unique and essential, like each one of us.
Instructors: Architect Carolina Isasi and Industrial Designer Laura C. Zubillaga (Argentina). Cooperación Aalto University Wood Program and Marimekko Oy.

14:00-16:00 100 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP – MULTIDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP

• For all ages.
• Non-stop.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.

The ties of friendship are registered in pictures, objects, memories and text. Welcome to explore the memories and discoveries of these 100 years of Finland’s independence and friendship with the World. We also invite you to write your own narrative about this friendship.
Facilitators: educator Verónica Miranda (Argentina) and poet Zoila Forss (Peru)

15:00 SECRETO DE FAMILIA – STORYTELLING AND GRAPHIC WORKSHOP AND TAKE YOUR SELFIE.

• For children over 4 years with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We will narrate in Spanish, Finnish and Arabic.
• Narrators and languages will be switched every 20 minutes.

Each family has its own quirks, especially at 7:00 in the morning. What is this family’s secret? Isol Misenta’s story, with intelligent and fresh humor, steals a smile from us. After the narration, who will be willing to draw their family secret? Come and enjoy this crazy multilingual marathon!  Based on the children’s book “Secreto de Familia” by Isol Misenta (ALMA Prize 2013).
Storyteller: narrators from Vantaa City. 

15:00 RUMBA – DANCE WORKSHOP

• For children over 5 years with and adult .
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Finnish and Spanish.
• Duration: 45 min.

Rumba is a rhythmic dance that originated in Cuba in the 19th century and contains Spanish and African influences. Many elements of Rumba are incorporated in contemporary dances such as hip hop. Participants will learn basic Rumba skills and will become comfortable enough to impress their friends!
Instructor: dance professor Milagros Rivas (Cuba). Collaboration with Askelten Palo ry (Pasos de fuego)

16:00 SAMBA – DANCE WORKSHOP

• For children over 2 years old with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Suomi, English and Portuguese.
• Duration: 45 min.

The word “samba” is thought to be derived from the Kimbundu (Angolan) term “semba”, which referred to an “invitation to dance”. Perhaps one of the most popular music and dance in Brazil since 1940. Welcome to enjoy, dance, make new friends and above all, to have lots of fun. The perfect excuse for the whole family to celebrate Finland in the spirit of Carnival.
Instructor: Senni (Finland). Collaboration with Askelten Palo ry (Pasos de fuego).

17:00 ORKESTERI TEMPO CONCERT

• Program suitable for all ages.
• Duration: 15 min.

Have you ever listened to Orkesteri Tempo, the multicultural children’s orchestra from Vantaa?. In this century of Finland, they are the perfect example of how we can learn from each other, especially when the ‘other’ is different, and how we can together build a better future. The orchestra’s work has been inspired by The Venezuelan National System of Children’s Orchestras (El sistema). ¡Azucarrrr!
Conductor: Juha Ahvenainen (Finland). Collaboration with Vantaan Musiikkiopisto.

THE EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY TIKKURILAN ALUETOIMIKUNTA, HELMET VANTAA, MONIHELI RY, THE MINISTERY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH WITH THE PROFITS OF VEIKKAUS.

Entresse | 14.6.2017

10:00 PIKKU AURINKO. FAMILY CONCERT.

ESTRADI

• Suitable for all family.
• We speak Finnish, English and Spanish.
• Kinder-garden group registration in advance by email: johanna.ponsimo(at)espoo.fi
• Duration 45min.

Pikku Aurinko, Little Sun, is a musical project in which children can play and sing music from the land of the hummingbird (colibrí). Welcome to learn and enjoy new songs and activities that you can practice later on. We will be using Latin-American music in Spanish, and Finnish.
Musician: Leandro Roco (Argentina) & Laura Havu (Finland) Aurinko ry.

Entresse | 17.6.2017

11:00 OPENING: PIKKU AURINKO. FAMILY CONCERT.

ESTRADI

• Suitable for all family.
• We speak Finnish, English and Spanish.
• Duration 45 min.

Pikku Aurinko, Little Sun, is a musical project in which children can play and sing music from the land of the hummingbird (colibrí). Welcome to learn and enjoy new songs and activities that you can practice later on. We will be using Latin-American music in Spanish, the native tongues, and Finnish.
Musician: Leandro Roco (Argentina) & Laura Havu (Finland) Aurinko ry.

12:00 DANCE FOR FINLAND I – DANCE WORKSHOP

GALLERIA

• For children aged 6-9 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration 45min.

Let’s celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary to the rhythm of polka. Polka? Yes, the same that arrived to the American countries and Finland in the 1840s. On both sides of the Atlantic the dance was modified. Nowadays, its variations are part of the folklore of many countries. Welcome to this musical and dance journey. Don’t forget to bring a big skirt to make it fly.
Instructors: Pasos de Fuego ry

12:00, 13:00 AND 14:00 TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CITY – GRAPHIC WORKSHOP

PAJA

• For all ages (especially grandparents and children).
• 20 couples at a time.
• We speak Spanish, English, Finnish and Catalan.

How has Helsinki been over these last 100 years and how will it be from today onwards? Together with grandparents, their memories and a little imagination we will build that city of the past and the future. Welcome to build a piece of art, look at the changes of the city and dream about its future!
Facilitator: Gerard Cabarrocas (Spain)

12:00-16:00 CREATE YOUR OWN KOLIBRÍ T-SHIRT OR PIN- GRAPHIC WORKSHOP

NUORTEN ESTRADI

• For children of all ages with an adult.
• We speak Spanish, English and Finnish.
• Nonstop.

Let’s put color and wings to the imagination! Bring your own t-shirt and you’ll be able to stamp Kolibri’s logo on it! You can also create your own pin. Then, you can decorate and paint it in family.

Facilitators: librarians & Kolibrí working group.

13:00 PIKKU AURINKO. MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR BABIES.

SININEN HUONE

• For babies and children under 1,5 years old with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.
• Duration 45 minutes.

We’ll use music, movement and play to strengthen the bond between the caretaker and the child. We’ll do this by giving them the chance to learn new songs and activities that they can practice later on at home. We will sing Latin-American songs in Spanish, native tongues, and Finnish.
Musician: violinist Clara Petrozzi (Finland-Peru) & actor Jordy Valderrama (Peru).

14:00 SECRETO DE FAMILIA – STORYTELLING AND GRAPHIC WORKSHOP AND TAKE YOUR SELFIE.

SATUHUONE

• For children over 4 years with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We will narrate in Spanish, Finnish and Arabic.
• Narrators and languages will be switched every 20 minutes.

Each family has its own quirks, especially at 7:00 in the morning. What is this family’s secret? Isol Misenta’s story, with intelligent and fresh humor, steals a smile from us. After the narration, who will be willing to draw their family secret? Come and enjoy this crazy multilingual marathon! Based on the children’s book “Secreto de Familia” by Isol Misenta (ALMA Prize 2013).
Storyteller: narrators from Espoo City

14:00 AND 15:00 OUR FINLAND. AUTHOR’S BOOK WORKSHOP

NUORTEN STRADI

• For all ages.
• 20 couples at a time.
• We speak Swedish, English, Finnish Portuguese and Spanish.
• Duration 45min.

Together we will make a unique new book about Finland. Let’s make some art! What does your Finland look like?
Facilitator: Illustrator Nadja Andersson (Finland) Cooperation Fibul ry

14:00 AND 15:00 SHADOW THEATRE – FAMILY SECRET

JUKENBOKSI

“I am Nena and I have a family secret…” How would you feel if you woke up early in the morning and found a peculiar spiny creature in the kitchen? This is what happens in this bilingual shadow theatre performance, based on the illustrated book by Isol Misenta; we will spy into the sleepy morning of this family.

• Recommended age: children over 4 years and their families.
• Languages: Finnish and Spanish.
• Length: approximately 20 minutes.

Original title: “Family Secret” by Isol Misenta. Fondo Cultura Económica 2003, Mexico.
Adaptation to shadow theatre: Sini Peltola and David Muñoz.
Finnish translation: Lumi Eronen.
Scenery and puppets: Sini Peltola and Rob Oudshoorn.
Artists: Sini Peltola  (Finland) and David Muñoz (Spain).
Production: Espoon kaupunginkirjasto, Kulttuurikesku Ninho ry and Sini Peltola.

15:00 DANCE FOR FINLAND II – DANCE WORKSHOP

SININEN HUONE

• For children aged 2-6 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration 45min.

Let’s celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary to the rhythm of polka. Polka? Yes, the same that arrived to the American countries and Finland in the 1840s. On both sides of the Atlantic the dance was modified. Nowadays, its variations are part of the folklore of many countries. Welcome to this musical and dance journey. Don’t forget to bring a big skirt to make it fly.
Instructors: Pasos de Fuego ry

16:00 FAMILY FIESTA: CONCERT, DJ AND PIÑATA

ESTRADI

Let’s celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary and friendship in a musical trip around the World, where we will make new friends and have an unforgettable moment. We guarantee musical surprises along with those contained inside piñatas. After such an adventure, there will be delicious snacks to replenish our energy. You can’t miss it, just bring your party clothes!

• Musical voyage (45 min)The sounds of harp, kora, balafon, saxophone and bansuri flute will guide us in a cross-cultural journey inspired by Latin American and West African music  as well as featuring experimental improvised sounds. Welcome to a unique music performance! Musician: Natalia Castrillón (Colombia), Maarika Autio (Finland) & Kaisa Siirala (Finland).
• Dj Nati
• Nicaraguan piñata. Cooperation Nicaraguan Embassy

THE EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY HELMET ESPOO, MONIHELI AND THE MINISTERY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH WITH THE PROFITS OF VEIKKAUS.

Autumn Festival

III Bilingualism Seminar – Multilingualism at home and school

26.09 from 6pm to 8pm – Caisa Kuulturikeskus, Mikonkatu 17 C/Vuorikatu 14 Helsinki

What happens when we speak more than two languages ​​at home? How can we support the plurilingualism of our children? What happens at kindergarten and at school?
We know that languages ​​are learned by using them. The new Finnish curriculum for preschool and basic education specifies, as one of the objectives of education, to promote the development of multilingual competence of children. What does this mean? These are the different resources and skills that our children have in the domain of mother tongues and other languages ​​and dialects. Thus, from day care, children are encouraged to use their entire linguistic repertoire while learning.
In the seminar we will talk about this and share the experiences of Hispanic / Luso and Finnish speaking families who also use a third language at home (Galician, Basque, Catalan, Guarani, English). On the other hand, we will disclose the latest initiatives of the community regarding this matter.

The III seminar’s goal is to offer information and proposals to develop children’s bilingualism besides a platform for spanish or portuguese speaking families to get to know each other and share experiences and initiatives.

Moderator: Tanja del Angel (Familia Ry)

Panelists :

• Jarna Piippo, a teacher at the Department of Modern Languages ​​at UH, the mother of 4 Finnish/Angolan children.
• Marc Cerdà, father of two boys, 5 and 3 years old. We speak Finnish, Catalan and Spanish at home. Primary School teacher at Käpylä Comprehensive School.
• Gonzalo Hernández, Spanish speaking dad. Father of two children, 7 and 3 years old. At home we speak Finnish and Spanish. Professor at the Language Center of the University of Helsinki.
• José Jaquet, speaks Guarani / Spanish. Father of two children, 1 to 3 years old. At home we speak Spanish and Finnish. Chef.
• José Peralta, speaks portuguese and spanish. Two daughters 6 and 3 years old. At home we speak Portuguese and Spanish. Founding partner and technology director at a robotics company.

Seminary language: spanish and portuguese and in case of need translation to english into small groups.
Idea: Kolibrí Festivaali
Welcome! Free entrance.

Exhibition: Long live the mess Isidro Ferrer

29.09-8.10.2017, Kohtaamo Gallery, Suomenlahdentie 1, Espoo.

“The unorganized contains the most basic and fundamental.” Isidro Ferrer

Knowing that in the midst of chaos lies creativity we present you a somehow wild compilation of Isidro Ferrer’s latest work: Have a look at the latest book and poster illustrations of this award winning Spanish illustrator and designer and get an insight into some of his constant companions: his amazing sketchbooks, displaying explorations and notes before he starts working on the final illustrations.

Sit down within our little constructed “illustration house” in the gallery and consult the result of many of Isidro Ferrer´s artistic efforts: visual magic put into pages and pages of children and adult books.

The official opening of the exhibition will take place on the 29th of September from 6 to 8 p.m., of course with the artist himself being present.

For all family. Free entrance.

Welcome!

With the support of Spanish embassy in Finland, the Espoo City, Iso Omena Library and the Ibero-American Institute of Finland.

More Isidro Ferrer:
CV English
Awars
Video
Video: Long live the mess

Photography Exhibition: For the Cause of Child Rights in Bolivia

Annantalo, 08.-13.10.2017

Hand woven, durable and colourful textiles are typical handicrafts amongst Bolivia´s indigenous populations and the portraits reflect on their scope of colours and essence. The colourful backgrounds of the photos form together a weave, which represents a unified and a strong web between the children and the youth, and the intercultural diversity in Bolivia. These portraits reflect the spectrum of diversity and the essence of the country.
The children´s and youth´s own advocacy opportunities and citizenship activism are enhanced by supporting their organization and activities in student governments and neighbourhood child groups called brigades.

All Our Children has done development cooperation with the partner organization Defense For Children in Bolivia (DNI) for the cause of child rights since 1989. The capacitation and education empower the children and the youth in a sustainable way. Through their social participation and agency, permanent changes are promoted in the attitudes and lives of the communities. The activities in the schools are in a key position concerning the future of the children. Apart from children and youth, also parents, guardians and teachers are educated in topics such as: the prevention of violence and discrimination, equality and the fulfillment of child rights.

Participatory photography

The exhibition is a part of the results of workshops in participatory photography for the youth involved in the activities of the partner organization DNI in different areas of Bolivia. The workshops were held during the monitoring trip of the project. The workshop instructors were Photographer Vilma Pimenoff and Civic Engagement Coordinator Jaakko Lavonius. As a part of the workshops, portraits were produced together, as a memory for the participants, and for a joined photo collage. In the workshops, the children and the youth reflected on the concept of solidarity and its significance. From the basis of these discussions they wrote down their own views related to solidarity, which are familiarized in the exhibition.
The workshops received positive feedback and were hoped to have continuity. All Our Children in cooperation with DNI are planning a new development cooperation project involving the method of participatory photography, which targets to bring new skills to unrepresented and discriminated communities through photography- and media formation. The method aims to promote development and positive change, both in an individual – and in a community level.

You can participate in the fulfillment of child rights in Bolivia by concretely supporting their education and organization for the civic advocacy by becoming a monthly sponsor.

Sponsor by: www.yhteisetlapsemme.fi

Children’s Party Iso Omenan Library

Saturday, September 30th, 11-17 hs, Iso Omena Library, Suomenlahdentie 1, 02230 Espoo

11HS  PIKKU AURINKO –  MUSIC WORKSHOP FOR BABIES.

VOX

• For babies and children under 1,5 years old with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak English, Spanish and Finnish.
• Duration: 45 min.

Let’s use music, movement and play to strengthen the bond between the caretaker and the child. We’ll do this by giving them the chance to learn new songs and activities that they can practice later on at home. We will sing Latin-American songs in Spanish, native tongues, and Finnish.

Teachers: Clara Petrozzi (Finland-Peru), Kaisa Mäenpää (Finland) & Grisell MacDonel (Mexico)

11 – 13 HS “ODE TO THE MESS” ISIDRO FERRER DESIGN AND PAREIDOLIA WORKSHOP

PAJA

• For 6-13 year olds accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity: 15 couples.
• We speak Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Duration 120 min with a 15 minutes break.

The powerful imagination of Isidro Ferrer creates objects that leap out of books, posters and sculptures. We invite you to meet Isidro and his magic and to build with him. In this workshop children will explore the secret qualities of objects and their sentimental values; they will play, classify, manipulate and design characters and objects by recycling old materials. We will conjure up from the chaos wonder and joy for children and adults alike. You are all welcome!

Professor: Isidro Ferrer (Spain)

11 – 16 HS  CREATE YOUR OWN KOLIBRÍ T-SHIRT OR PIN.

INFO PISTE

• For children of all ages with an adult.
• We speak Spanish, English and Finnish.
• Nonstop.

Let’s put color and wings to the imagination! Bring your own t-shirt and you’ll be able to stamp Kolibri’s logo on it! You can also create your own pin. Then, you can decorate and paint it with your family.

Facilitators: librarians & Kolibrí working group.

13 HS  MOON DANCES – DANCE WORKSHOP FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES.

RYHMÄTILA MERI

• For moms and babies up to 1.5 years old.
• Capacity 15 pairs.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English.
• Duration: 45min.

The moon is in constant interchange with our life. Let’s be inspired  by it and dance with our toddlers following  its four phases. We are born breathing with the new moon, little by little, we are activated by the crescent moon, we celebrate with the full moon and we rest, again, with the black moon. This is how we get prepared to be reborn.

Facilitator: Gabriela Aldana-Kekoni (Chile)

13 HS “CASITAS DE PÁJAROS”. ARCHITECTURE AND CARPENTRY WORKSHOP.

KOKOUSTILA AALTO

• For children all ages, with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples.
• We speak english, spanish, portugues and finnish.
• Duration: 60 minutes

Autumn time is coming. Coldness, gradually, will be felt. This is the ideal moment for building a house for birds to get them sheltered. Shall we explore how we can do it together? It will be like assemble a puzzle without using a single nail. Welcome!

Teacher: interior designer Laura Zubillaga (Argentina)

13, 14, 15 HS “THE ISIDRO’S HOUSE”, STORYTELLING AND VISIT TO ISIDRO FERRER’S EXPOSITION

KOHTAAMO

• For children older than 4 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity for 10 pairs per session and per language.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and Portuguese.
• Duration 30 minutes.

We will explore, touch, read and observe the fantastic and creative world of Isidro Ferrer. Get your imagination and curiosity ready and prepare yourself to get to know his books at the House of Illustration.

Facilitators: Verónica Miranda (Argentina), María Luisa Lozano Letelier (Chile/Brazil) and Ville Thurman (Finland).

14 – 16 HS “ODE TO THE MESS” ISIDRO FERRER DESIGN AND PAREIDOLIA WORKSHOP

PAJA

• For 4-6 year olds accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity: 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Duration 120 min with a 15 minutes break.

The powerful imagination of Isidro Ferrer creates objects that leap out of books, posters and sculptures. We invite you to meet Isidro and his magic and to build with him. In this workshop children will explore the secret qualities of objects and their sentimental values; they will play, classify, manipulate and design characters and objects by recycling old materials. We will invoke the chaos, wonder and joy of children. You are all welcome!
Professor: Isidro Ferrer (España)

14:30 HS DANCING GAMES, PLAYING DANCES

RYHMÄTILA MERI

• Boys and girls,  from 2 to 6 years old, followed by an adult
• Capacity 15 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English
• Duration 45 min

“How many fingers do I have in my hands? If I open them… two suns appear.” Let’s go on a trip through the life cycle, follow the rhythms and the seasons of the year: dancing games and playing dances, singing and creating altogether, little ones and not so little.

Profesor: Gabriela Aldana-Kekoni

14:30 HS “CASITAS DE PÁJAROS”. ARCHITECTURE AND CARPENTRY WORKSHOP.

KOKOUSTILA AALTO

• For children all ages, with an adult.
• Capacity 20 couples. 
• We speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Finnish.
• Duration: 60 minutes

Autumn time is coming. Coldness, gradually, will be felt. This is the ideal moment for building a house for birds to get them sheltered. Shall we explore how we can do it together? It will be like assemble a puzzle without using a single nail. Welcome!

Teacher: interior designer Laura Zubillaga (Argentina)

16 HS CIRANDA CIRANDINHA – FAMILY CONCERT – FINNISH AND BRAZILIAN MUSIC FOR CHILDREN

STAGE

• For children all ages, with an adult.
• We sing in Portuguese and Finnish.
• Duration: 45-50min.

A children’s round with a lot of rhythm, color and joy to celebrate the friendship and independence of Finland. Ciranda Cirandinha invites us to play in a ‘round round’ and to sing children’s songs from Finland and Brazil. Which ones will be your favorites?

Artist: Sanna Mansikkaniemi e Frutos do Som: Aurora Martins & Leandro Pellagio

Children’s Party Annatalo

Sunday, October 8th, 11-17hs Annantalo, Annankatu 30, Helsinki

11:00 PIKKU AURINKO & VIOLETA PARRA FAMILY CONCERT.

JUHLASALI, 1ST FLOOR.

• For all ages .
• We will sing in Spanish and Finnish.
• Duration: 45 minutes

From the far away Hummingbird lands, comes a young lady singing “Gracias a la Vida”, would you know who would that be? Its Violeta Parra, the most famous chilean musician.Violeta is having birthday, she is turning 100 years old and Pikku Aurinko will celebrate it with us. Be all very welcome to congratulate Violeta singing .We will learn and have a lot of fun with those new songs.

Musicians: Leandro Roco (Argentina) & Laura Havu (Finland). Sponsorship: Chilean Embassy

11:00 “PUXADA DE REDE” MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP

TEATTERILUOKKA 2ND FLOOR.

• From children from 6 to 13 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity: 15 couples.
• We speak portuguese, spanish, english and finnish.
• Duration: 45 minutes.

“A Puxada da rede “ is a theater performance that rescues the routine of traditional fishermen from the northeast of Brazil. It has common elements with the community work practice in the villages,and it communicates respect and understanding of rhythms found in nature. In Kolibri, these elements are passed through music and dance and being a physically light activity allows the participation of people of all ages.

Teacher: Ed dos Santos Ferreira “Croma” (Brazil). Sponsorship: CENTRO CULTURAL BRASIL-FINLÂNDIA (CCBF)

11:00 MARIMBA- DANCE WORKSHOP FOR BABIES.

TANSSILUOKKA, 1ST FLOOR.

• Come to enjoy with your 3 to 18 months old baby
• Room for 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish, and English.
• Duration: 45 minutes

Marimba is an ancient percussion instrument considered the most beautiful jewel of Nicaraguan folklore. Its delicate sound can be very relaxing and also very motivating. Welcome to enjoy a smooth and harmonious dance, to the rhythm of the marimba. A relaxing activity that, through contact with the baby, promotes bonding with the father or mother and baby’s sensorial stimulation. Remember to bring your baby carrying bag or your baby sling.

Instructor: Mariano Vega (Nicaragua).Sponsorship: Nicaraguan Embassy

11 – 13HS “ODE TO THE MESS” ISIDRO FERRER DESIGN AND PAREIDOLIA WORKSHOP

KUVATAIDELUOKKA 1, 1ST FLOOR.

• For children between 6 and 13 years old, accompanied by an adult
• Capacity for 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Duration: 120 min with a 15 minutes break

The powerful imagination of Isidro Ferrer creates objects that leap out of books, posters and sculptures. We invite you to meet Isidro and his magic and to build with him. In this workshop children will explore the secret qualities of objects and their sentimental values; they will play, classify, manipulate and design characters and objects by recycling old materials. We will conjure up from the chaos wonder and joy for children and adults alike. You are all welcome!

Profesor: Isidro Ferrer (Spain) Sponsorship: Spanish Embassy

11 – 16HS PIN WORKSHOP

INFOPISTE, 1ST FLOOR.

• Nonstop
• All ages
• We speak spanish, portuguese, english and finnish.

Come and make your own Isidro Ferrer Kolibrí pin. Use your imagination and add shining colors to it. Take your Kolibri close to your heart!

Facilitators: Kolibrí team.

13HS VIOLETA AND HER ARPILLERAS – EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

TEKSTIILILUOKKA, 1ST FLOOR.

• For children from 6 to 13 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 children.
• We speak spanish, finnish, english and portuguese.
• Duration: 60 min

This year Kolibri and Chile celebrates Violeta Parra’s birth centenary. As many know, she was a famous singer and composer, but only a few know about her work as an plastic artist. Would you like to make your own embroidery on tapestry? Feel welcome to come, know a bit better Violeta and learn the basic stitches of embroidery.

Facilitator: Yasna Bravo Figueroa (Chile)

14:00 “PUXADA DA REDE” MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP

TEATTERILUOKKA, 2ND FLOOR.

• For children between 4 and 6 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity: 15 pairs.
• We speak portuguese, spanish, english and finnish.
• Duration: 45 minutes

A Puxada da rede is a theater performance that rescues the routine of traditional fishermen from the northeast of Brazil. It has common elements with the community work practice in the villages,and it communicates respect and understanding of rhythms found in nature. In Kolibri, these elements are passed through music and dance and being a physically light activity allows the participation of people of all ages.

Teacher: Ed dos Santos Ferreira “Croma” (Brazil). Sponsorship: CENTRO CULTURAL BRASIL-FINLÂNDIA (CCBF)

14 – 16HS “ODE TO THE MESS” ISIDRO FERRER DESIGN AND PAREIDOLIA WORKSHOP

KUVATAIDELUOKKA 1, 1ST FLOOR.

• For children between 4 and 6 years old, accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity for 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, English and Portuguese
• Duration 120 min with a 15 minutes break

The powerful imagination of Isidro Ferrer creates objects that leap out of books, posters and sculptures. We invite you to meet Isidro and his magic and to build with him. In this workshop children will explore the secret qualities of objects and their sentimental values; they will play, classify, manipulate and design characters and objects by recycling old materials. We will conjure up from the chaos wonder and joy for children and adults alike. You are all welcome!

Facilitator: Isidro Ferrer (España) Sponsorship: Spanish Embassy.

14:30, 15, 15:30 BE BRAVE AND FAIR

GRAFIIKAN LUOKKA, 1ST FLOOR

• For children 2-4 year old
• Capacity: 10 couples.
• We speak Finnish
• Duration: 30 min

Welcome superheroes !!!! For the justice, courage and understanding among people, we will play together. This workshop is a cooperation with Yhteiset Lapsemme.

Instructors: Volunteers trained by Yhteiset Lapsemme

15:00 VIOLETA AND HER ARPILLERAS – EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP

TEKSTIILILUOKKA, 1ST FLOOR.

• For children from 4 to 6 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity 20 children.
• We speak spanish, finnish, english and portuguese.
• Duration 60 min

This year Kolibri and Chile celebrates Violeta Parra’s birth centenary. As many know, she was a famous singer and composer, but only a few know about her work as an plastic artist. Would you like to make your own embroidery on tapestry? Feel welcome to come, know a bit better Violeta and learn the basic stitches of embroidery.

Instructor: Yasna Bravo Figueroa (Chile)

15:00 WITHOUT MARIMBA THERE IS NO PARTY. DANCE WORKSHOP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

TANSSILUOKKA, 1ST FLOOR.

• For children from 2 to 6 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity for 20 couples.
• We speak Spanish, Finnish and English
• Duration: 45 minutes.

There is no party in Nicaragua where marimba is not present. Its delicate sound can be very relaxing and also motivating. You are welcome to enjoy an afternoon dancing to the joyful and fun sound of marimba. We will learn some new steps of this Nicaraguan folk dance. Are you up for it? Remember to bring a bottle of water and your best smile.

Teacher: Mariano Vega (Nicaragua) Sponsorship:Nicaraguan Embassy

15:00 “THE ISIDRO’S HOUSE”, STORYTELLING AND GUIDED VISIT TO ISIDRO FERRER’S EXPOSITION

STUDIO ANNA, 1ST FLOOR

• For children older than 4 years old accompanied by an adult.
• Capacity for 20 pairs per session and per language.
• We speak Spanish and Portuguese.
• Duration 45 minutes

We will explore, touch, read and observe the fantastic and creative world of Isidro Ferrer. Get your imagination and curiosity ready and prepare yourself to get to know his books at the House of Illustration.

Storyteller: Verónica Miranda (Argentina) and Patricia Carvalho Ribeiro (Brazil)

16:00 SUOMI SYNTYMÄPÄIVÄ SYYSFIESTA

JUHLASALI

This party is for children aged between 0 to 100 years old. The entire family: mothers and fathers, grandparents and all of Kolibrí’s friends are welcomed.

Yes! We will await for you and your beautiful smile, your regional or party dress or a costume and of course, your dancing shoes. Together we will celebrate the funniest party of the year with our star DJ Pirata Boing. Culture is the smile that is everywhere!