On a Common Journey for Half a Century – Chile50 themed events at Caisa

The exhibition offers a glimpse into the events of half a century ago and what Chileans have given to Finland.

Caisa will also display political posters reflecting the broad solidarity movement that emerged in Finland.

A guided tour of the exhibition will be held in Finnish sign language on Sat, 28 Oct between 13 and 14, in collaboration with Ursa Minor. Guided by Aino Laiho.

Content warning: The contents of the Chile50-themed events may upset sensitive people.

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.