Discussion: Song Takes a Stand – Chile50 themed events at Caisa

Excerpts from the musical journey of the Chilean solidarity movement.

Finnish musicians had links with Chile even before the 1973 coup d’état. The news of the coup d’état and the ensuing violence came as a great shock to them.

Speakers: Eero Ojanen, Monna Kamu, Sinikka Sokka Host: Telle Virtanen.

Duration: 1,5 h
Age recommendation: for all ages
Language: Finnish
Free entry

The violent Chilean coup d’état of 11 September 1973 brought down the country’s democracy and began a 17-year military dictatorship.

Thousands of dissidents were killed, tens of thousands were tortured and hundreds of thousands went into exile. A strong Chilean community was also established in Finland.

Now, half a century after the revolutionary events, the Chilean community is offering a wide range of cultural events that will bring out memories and emotions of that time. The events in Chile will also be analysed in terms of their impact on Finnish society.

In October, Cultural Centre Caisa will host exhibitions, discussions, seminars, films and children’s workshops on the theme.