Lahti Pride
22.5-28.5.2023
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Info
Lahti Museum of Visual Arts Malva
Päijänteenkatu 9, 15140 Lahti
Info desk open Tues 14-16, Wed 15-21, Thurs 12-15.
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Monday 22.5.2023
12.30-14.00
Lecture: A safer space in education
Theatrum Olga
Ahvenistonkatu 2, 15110 Lahti
What does a safer space mean? What does a safer space mean in education and how can instructors and organisers help create a safer space?
Sign up in advance by May 18th by sending an email to puheenjohtaja@lahdenseta.fi. Limited spaces.
The aim of the safer space principles is to create a mentally safer environment, where all participants strive to build a more equal, inclusive and open atmosphere and basis for conversation through their own actions.
There is no room for discrimination, racism or bullying in a safer space. In a safer space everyone has a chance to be themselves. At the same time it’s an opportunity for self reflection and learning new things.
Lecturers are Vera Karvonen and Noora Kalpio. Vera is a coordinator for youth club and camp activities in Helsinki, and Noora is a children’s instructor for the Pukkila parish. They are human rights activists both in their work and during their free time. They’ve developed the principles of a safer space for early childhood education and care and pre-teen work.
You can access the space from the back via a fairly steep ramp. There is a spacious toilet but no toilet for the disabled.
13.15-16.00
Art workshop
Mente -palvelut, Osku
Vesijärvenkatu 11 C, 6th floor.
Art workshop open to everyone. Unleash your inner creativity! You can use different techniques and are welcome regardless of skill level. While creating art we will ponder on safety and what our very own safe space might look like.
The space is accessible. There is a ramp at the front door and the building has a lift. There are no thresholds or other barriers. There is a clearly market gender neutral toilet by the entrance.
Tuesday 23.5.2023
10.30-11.00
Storytime for kids
Lahden Main Library, Storyroom
Kirkkokatu 31, 15141 Lahti
During Lahti Pride -week story time for kids celebrates everyone’s rights to be themselves! Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Groups should sign up in advance at the library’s children’s and teen’s section, or by phone, tel. 044 018 7106.
Accessible entrance through the main doors on Saimaankatu. NOTE! There are stairs in front of the library, facing the Lahti theatre. The accessible path runs from Saimaankatu towards the library. The area is cobbled.
Accessible toilets are on the first floor. There are signs on the floor in front of the main doors.
More information: https://lastufinna.lahti.fi/esteettomyys-ja-palvelut/.
17.00-19.00
Discussion: A safer future
Lahti Main Library
Kirkkokatu 31, 15141 Lahti
We invite decision makers, officials, you and all interested parties to a joint discussion using the principles of a Timeout dialogue. We will discuss what a safer future in Lahti and Päijät-Häme would entail for minorities, specifically LGBTQIA+ people.
This is a closed event so please sign up in advance. Sign up and request more information: kaisa.halme@lahti.fi
The participants must agree to follow the Timeout dialogue and safer space principles. You can familiarise yourself with the principles in advance, and we will go through them before starting.
The participants will receive an anonymous summary of the dialogue after the event.
A guided discussion from 17 to 19, after which there is an hour for more informal and private conversation.
Accessible entrance through the main doors on Saimaankatu. NOTE! There are stairs in front of the library, facing the Lahti theatre. The accessible path runs from Saimaankatu towards the library. The area is cobbled.
Accessible toilets are on the first floor. There are signs on the floor in front of the main doors.
More information: https://lastufinna.lahti.fi/esteettomyys-ja-palvelut/.
18.00-20.00
Teen Disco
Lähde community centre, youth room
Ajokatu 167, 15610 Lahti
Youth pride disco for 13-17 year olds Free entrance!
Entry through the inner courtyard via the youth room door.
Accessible entrance. The space is accessible and there is a disabled toilet and a lift.
Wednesday 24.5.2023
17.00-19.00
Condom bingo
Teerenpeli
Vapaudenkatu 20, 15140 Lahti
Now is your chance to bingo and win amazing prizes sponsored by Kaalimato.com, such as dildos and other products promoting sexual health.
The event is open to everyone over 18 years old. Come alone or together with friends!
Accessible entrance through the left side of the terrace. There are a few stairs in the premises. There is a ramp to the lower level stairs. Accessible toilet.
Thursday 25.5.2023
16.30-19.30
Movienight - Tove
Lahti Main Library
Kirkkokatu 31, 15141 Lahti
Pride week’s movie night will feature Tove, a film about artist Tove Jansson’s life. After the film two actors from the film, Saga Sarkola and Helmi Jokinen, will be interviewed.
Saga Sarkola has acted in films Veden vartija and Marian paratiisi as well. Helmi Jokinen has graduated from the musical theatre programme of the Lahti school of applied sciences and has led youth groups for Lahden Seta. Jokinen is also the Miss Gay Finland of 2016
Accessible entrance through the main doors on Saimaankatu. NOTE! There are stairs in front of the library, facing the Lahti theatre. The accessible path runs from Saimaankatu towards the library. The area is cobbled.
Accessible toilets are on the first floor. There are signs on the floor in front of the main doors.
More information: https://lastufinna.lahti.fi/esteettomyys-ja-palvelut/.
Friday 26.5.2023
12.00-18.00
Park day
Pikku-Vesijärven park
In front of Cafe Inspis
Welcome to the Pride week picnic to Pikku-Vesku! We’ll play Mölkky and other yard games. Bring your own picnic food, we’ll provide drinks for the fastest.
18.00-19.30
Rainbow service
Marian Kammari
Vapaudenkatu 6, 15110 Lahti
Rainbow service is meant for all who want to take part in an Evangelical Lutheran service, in which everyone is accepted as themselves. Organised by Keski-Lahti parish.
We welcome especially members of sexual and gender minorities as well as their friends and allies. The aim is to offer a safe spiritual community to take part in. Coffee will be served after the service.
We will adhere to the principles of a safer space.
The space is accessible and there is a disabled toilet on the ground floor. There is no audio system in use. The event does not feature flashing lights or loud noises.
Saturday 27.5.2023
10.00-12.30
Face painting and sign workshop
SPR Lahti premises
Vapaudenkatu 8 A 4, 15110 Lahti
Come and get ready for the Pride parade with us. We’ll make signs and glittery face paintings and raise our spirits together!
The space is not accessible. There are some stairs leading to the space.
13.00-14.00
Lahti Pride parade
Market place to harbour
Traditional Lahti Pride parade will proceed from the market place to the harbour.
We start organising at 12.30 and the parade will start at 13, so please come in good time.
There is a workshop for signs and face painting before the parade at SPR Lahti’s premises, so you can get parade ready.
The route goes through the town centre and Pikku-Vesku park to the harbour. The route is accessible, but there will be different pavings, curbs and sand paths along the way. The length or the route is approximately 2,5 km.
14.00-15.00
Lahti Pride daytime party
Satamamakasiini
Satamakatu, 15140 Lahti
The daytime party is on Saturday right after the parade. We will have music from the wonderful band Spectacle and a dance show from Jayethe. The event is open to everyone taking part in Lahti Pride.
Jayethe is a street dancer from Lahti and they tell personal stories through their dance numbers.
Spectacle is an indie rock band form Lahti. Two of its three members are part of gender and sexual minorities. Their lineup is complemented by drummer Manu, who joined the band in summer 2022.
23.00-04.00
Pride party K-18
Amarillo
Aleksanterinkatu 10, 15110 Lahti
In the Pride part you will experience not only guaranteed dancefloor hits, but also something that has never been seen before in Lahti: an amazing DJ and drag set from drag collective House of Auer that is full of camp and joy.
The musical guest of the evening is rapper Arion Raudes, whose lyrics deal with powerful themes with sensitivity.
This is a party not to be missed. Be there or be square!
- Tickets 10€
- Lahden Seta members 7€
Arion Raudes is a trans activist and rap artist who combines strong themes and lyrics to gentle sensitivity in their music. Arion talks about their own experiences of being transgender, finding their voice and the power of community and the power to make change happen.
House of Auer is a groundbreaking drag collective founded in the suburbs of Vantaa, drawing its inspiration from memes, laundromats, Sinikka Puolukka Nagrigorijeva and the former first female president of Finland, Tarja Halonen. The collective has produced their own Happy Auer and Cocktail Auer clubs, and have performed on stages across Finland, most notably the Drag Me To HEL events and Flow Festival. The audience will be greeted with the best bits from their career, including stirring interpretations and larking about in camp-style.
The restaurant is accessible. There is a disabled toilet upstairs. Personal aide can enter free of charge.
Changes to weekly schedule are possible.
Please check our social media and our website for last minute changes
@lahtipride
@lahdenseta