We are collecting stories from people who have come to Finland as immigrants. What kind of surprising experiences or possibly funny situations did you encounter when you first came to this country?
Would you like to share your story?

“I remember when…” is a performance idea that combines storytelling and dance. It will be presented at the Paikallismaisemia Festival in north-east Helsinki in September 2021.

You can submit your story by answering some or all of the questions below.
By answering, you agree to let your story be used in a public art project and on social media.

At the end of this form, you can also send us one of the first photos you took after arriving in Finland, or a photo that is somehow meaningful and illustrates your feelings.
By sending a photo, you agree that it can be used in a public art project and on social media.

This is part of a project led by Zodiak – Centre for New Dance in which local participants are introduced to different methods and art forms by professional artists and dancers.  The participants then invite other members of the public to take part in their projects and works of art in some way or another.  The results will be shown at the Paikallismaisemia (local landscapes) Festival in September, 2021.

Koillisesta Koilliseen is part of the Valokeilassa Koillinen venture which is a three- year project involving The Helsinki City Theatre, Zodiak – Centre for New Dance, The North Helsinki Band School and Theatre Tuike.  Its aim is to increase the availability of art and culture in the Tapulikaupunki, Suutarila, Siltamäki, Puistola and Tapanila suburbs over the 2019-2021 period. The project is part of the Helsinki Model (Helsingin malli) which is organized by the city's Culture and Leisure division.