Machu Picchu concert – Chile50 themed events at Caisa

The Machu Picchu group celebrates the 50-year history of Chileans in Finland.

The programme consists of classics of the “new Chilean song”, such as the music of Violetta Parra and Victor Jara. It also includes songs from other Latin American countries. The concert includes visual elements from the Chilean landscape and the recent history of the Chilean people.

Duration: 1,5 h with short intermission
Age recommendation: for all ages
Language: Finnish, Spanish and English

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.