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MIP

MIP, the Multicultural Independence Day Celebration, is an annual event organised by Moniheli. It is a celebration of both Finland's independence and our country's multiculturalism.

Nasima Razmyar

Deputy Mayor of Helsinki Nasima Razmyar was one of the keynote speakers at the 2021 celebrations.

The 2021 celebration featured several performances, including a multicultural dance group Team Nuggets.

Multicultural independence day

The 2021 celebrations were held online due to the corona pandemic. The event could also be watched via the Helsinki channel and on Moniheli's Facebook page. The first celebration was held in Helsinki in 2006 in cooperation with a wide range of actors. The colourful celebration featured performances and speeches from different cultures and enjoyable refreshments.

Vuoden 2020 mip-juhlan mainoskuva
Advertisement for the 2020 multicultural Independence Day celebrations.

Over the years, the partners and the venue have changed, but the purpose remains the same: to organise an event where people from all backgrounds can celebrate their common, new or old, homeland, Finland.

Moniheli has been the main organiser of the celebration since its inception in 2010. Until 2018, the event was organised in collaboration with the Cultural Centre Caisa. Over the years, the event has been organised by many of our partners.

Until 2013, the event was held at the Caisa Cultural Centre, after which it moved to Helsinki City Hall. As Finland turns 100 years old on 6 December 2017, the Multicultural Independence Day Celebration also needed a dignified venue and we celebrated in Finlandia Hall. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 celebration was held online.

We have always wanted to invite both social decision-makers and multicultural youths to speak at the event. Over the years, speakers have included President Tarja Halonen and current Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto.

The event has seen a wide range of colourful performances by artists, performers and amateur groups from different cultural backgrounds.

Over the years, the number of participants has varied from around 200 to the 1500 who participated in the Finland 100 centenary celebration. The event has been popular every year, with places selling out in a matter of hours.

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