The sustainable day “Etnofest Goes Green” was about celebrating cultural diversity and sustainability.
The Sustainable Day “Etnofest goes green” was organised on 03.06.2023 in the vibrant district of Varissuo, Turku, was a remarkable celebration of cultural diversity and sustainability. Bringing together music, dance, food, various workshops to promote sustainability and a commitment to inclusivity. The day left an indelible mark on attendees and the community alike.
The sustainable day “Etnofest goes green” was filled with activities that increased people thinking about sustainability and a greener environment. Another main theme and one of the workshops was human rights and accessibility.
The goal of the Sustainable Day was exceeded. An estimated 250-300 young people, experts, teachers, youth workers and others attended the sustainable day.
The festival kicked off with a diverse lineup of musical performances, ranging from traditional tunes like Finnish punk rock trouper Pelle Miljoona to modern pop Sonya and rapper Bizi. The rhythmic beats and melodies resonated with attendees, creating an atmosphere of unity and joy. Dance performances added an enchanting visual element, showcasing the rich tapestry of cultural expressions from different parts of the world. Bright coloured dresses with amazing talent made the audience gasp their breath.
Alongside with music and dance performance several parallel workshops were conducted during the sustainable day and the implemented workshops were as follows: Cloth swap workshop, flower planting, sustainable food market, handicrafts with recyclable items, open space on recycling. Beside that “a bird feeder and bug hotel” workshop and a workshop on human rights were organised by the youth ambassadors of the Green youth work hubs project. The bird feeder and bug hotel -workshop was a unique example of sustainability. Materials for the crafting were recycled: old milk cartoons, pines from the forest and hay from the field. Recycling open space was a good example of sustainability. The messages of the workshop were: – if one doesn’t need an old toy, thing, or an old furniture anymore, rather than throw it to the bin just give it to someone or swap it. – Instead of buying new things from the shops, one can buy it from the second-hand shops, which can be cheaper and better for the environment.
Along with events super soap bubbles, temporary tattoos and chalk drawing were for the younger audience.
The workshops were conducted by the city of Turku, the library of Turku, Turun church association, Varissuo’s work and activities ry, Akseli kiinteistöpalvelut, Varissuo´s lämpö, Turku and Kaarina parish association, Catherine’s parish, Sondip ry and Together association.
Green Youth Work Hubs 