JUNE 28
WRITER’S MEETING: KJELL WESTÖ
Nordkalottbiblioteket, Övertorneå, 2 p.m.
Library director Raisa Leussu leads the discussion with writer Kjell Westö. Main language Swedish. Duration ca. 60 min.
Kjell Westö (photo: Niklas Sandström, Otava)
COUNTRY WEDDING
Svanstein Church, Övertorneå 6 p.m.
Wedding marches, polkas, and minuets from three-day-long festivities Folk-group I Fäälan and dance-artist Katariina Angeria. Duration ca. 70 min.
I Fäälan (photo: Benjamin Nordberg)
MIDNIGHT SUN NOCTURNES
Pello Church 9 p.m.
Piano works Chopin, Beethoven and Kaski. Paavali Jumppanen, piano. Duration ca. 60 min.
Paavali Jumppanen (photo: Maarit Kytöharju)
JUNE 29
MORNING AT KATTILAKOSKI RAPIDS: FAVORITE POEMS
Finnish side of the Kattilakoski Rapids, Pello 9.30 a.m.
Morning coffee with poetry, audience and festival team share their favorite poems.
Kattilakoski (photo: Maarit Kytöharju)
KJELL WESTÖ – ARTIST, ME
Granni Restaurant, Pello 4.30 p.m.
Kjell Westö speaks about his work and inspirations. Paavali Jumppanen leads the discussion. Main language Finnish. Duration ca. 60 min.
Kjell Westö (photo: Niklas Sandström, Otava)
FROM BETWEEN RIVERS AND SEAS – FOLK MUSIC’S JOURNEY
Granni Restaurant, Pello 6 p.m.
Folk-group I Fäälan performs music from the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. These songs have connected people through centuries. Duration ca. 70 min.
I Fäälan (photo: Benjamin Nordberg)
JULY 2
CROSSROADS
Enontekiö Church 7 p.m.
Songs from where the Nordic cultures meet, in Kven, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Vokal Nord Chamber Choir, Choir Director: Anna Gallon and Visiting Artists: Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Duration ca. 70 min.
Lauri Sallinen (photo: Anu Jormalainen) & Anna Gallon
JULY 3
RIVER IN COLORS -Art Workshop for Children
Torne River Valley Theatre, Pajala 10 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Science education & artistic play lead visual educator Mira Kemppainen.
Photo: Maarit Kytöharju
DISCUSSION: FAIR GREEN TRANSITION IN THE NORTH
Torne River Valley Theatre, Pajala 2 p.m.
Tanja Joona, PhD and docent at the University of Lapland Arctic Centre initiates.
Tanja Joona (photo: Santeri Happonen).
CROSSROADS
Pajala Church 7.30 p.m.
Songs from where the Nordic cultures meet, in Kven, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Vokal Nord Chamber Choir, Choir Director: Anna Gallon and Visiting Artists: Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Duration ca. 70 min.
Vokal Nord (photo: Yngve Olsen)
JULY 4
THEME-DAY AT THE YLLÄSTUNTURI VISITOR CENTRE KELLOKAS, ÄKÄSLOMPOLO
RIVER IN COLORS -Art Workshop for Children
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Science education & artistic play lead visual educator Mira Kemppainen.
River in Colors
VÄYLÄFESTIVAL FILM
The film runs in the exhibit space throughout the day, duration ca. 35 min.
The Väyläfestival film being made in Luppioberget
CROSSROADS
3 p.m.
Songs from where the Nordic cultures meet, in Kven, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Vokal Nord Chamber Choir, Choir Director: Anna Gallon and Visiting Artists: Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Duration ca. 70 min.
Vokal Nord (photo: Yngve Olsen)
JULY 5
CROSSROADS
Jukkasjärvi Church, Kiruna 7 p.m.
Songs from where the Nordic cultures meet, in Kven, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish. Vokal Nord Chamber Choir, Choir Director: Anna Gallon and Visiting Artists: Lauri Sallinen, clarinet. Duration ca. 70 min.
Vokal Nord (photo: Court Ropp), Lauri Sallinen (photo: Anu Jormalainen) & Anna Gallon
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