Come and experience the richness of different cultures, creativity, and community in Multicultural Celebration event on Fri 6.11.2026 at 16–20 in Wärtsilä Campus. The event is free of charge and open to everyone.

– Fri 6.11.2026 at 16.00–20.00, Wärtsilä Campus lobby
– Free entry

– Culture
– Fashion
– Mini-market
– Speakers
– Community

Program
16:00 Event begins 
Doors open. Music, snacks, socialising, student market stalls 
16:15 Welcome to the Multicultural Celebration 
Welcome by the host and a short introduction to the evening. 
16:20 Greetings from Karelia UAS’ Integration Services / Aino Korhonen 
16:30 Joensuu Wind Band 
Musical performance, 15 min. 
16:50 Cultural Runway 
17:10 Myanmar Performance 
Nan Kay Khine Kyaw and Khin Thida Myint 
17:25 Vietnamese kid song 
Kiwi and Cherry, Vietnam, 3 min. 
17:30 Hello Vietnam – Song 
Phan Chau & Vo Thinh, Vietnam, 3–5 min. 
17:35 Gurung Cultural Dance 
Yam Maya Shrees, Anjali Gurung, Nischal Thapa Magar, Nabin Machkoti Magar, Nepal / Gurung Culture, 6 min. 
17:45 Student Speech 
17:50 Nepali Cultural Dance 
Susmita Dangi, Susmita Waiba, Jamuna Dhamala, Yam Maya Shrees, Anjali Gurung, Nepal 6 min. 
18:00 Indian–Nepali Dance 
Rojina Budhaair, Jalan Lamichhane, Rojina Humagain, India & Nepal, Approx. 5 min. 
18:05 Greetings from POKA / Tiia Vänskä 
18:10 Open dance 
18:30 Nepali Tharu Community Song & Bollywood Mix Dance 
Pushpa Chaudhary, Purnima Adhikari, Nepal / Tharu Community, Approx. 3 min. 
18:35 Nepali and Bollywood Dance 
Smriti Nepali and Shristi Bhandari, Nepal and India, 5 min. 
18:40 Karaoke 
18:55 Thank-you gifts for performers, and volunteers 
19:00 Teach Us Your Dance! 
A fun and easy dance activity where everyone is invited to learn some simple dance moves together. 
19:15 Multicultural Dance Party 
International music and free dancing. Music from different countries and cultures. Participants may write down their wishes with a QR form.
19:55 Closing Words
Thank you to all performers, participants, volunteers and organisers.
20:00 Event ends 


Multicultural Celebration 2026: Celebrating Culture, Creativity and Community

Join us at Wärtsilä Campus on 6 November for an evening of cultural performances, traditional attire, music, dance and student creativity.
Karelia University of Applied Sciences will host Multicultural Celebration 2026 on Friday, 6 November, bringing students together for an evening celebrating cultural diversity, creative expression and community.
The event aims to create a welcoming space where students can share their traditions, discover different cultures, and connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

A celebration of cultures and traditions
The program will feature cultural groups representing Nepal, Vietnam, and Pakistan. One of the highlights will be the Cultural Runway, where participants will showcase traditional attire and introduce visitors to different cultural identities and traditions.

Nepal’s cultural diversity will be represented through its many ethnic communities, including the Magar and Tharu communities, highlighting the variety of traditional clothing and cultural heritage found within the country.
Visitors can also look forward to Bollywood dances, traditional Nepali dances and music, and Vietnamese karaoke, celebrating the ways culture can be shared through music, dance and performance.

Discover creativity at the student mini-market
Alongside the cultural programme, a student mini-market will showcase creative products, handmade crafts and small businesses.

Participating makers include CGC Greenworld, featuring handmade bags, and Eli-Artelier, presenting original abstract textured artwork. Visitors can discover distinctive designs, artistic creations and handcrafted products while supporting student creativity and entrepreneurship.

The mini-market will also feature a variety of handmade items, including crochet plushies and accessories, handbags, bathroom accessories, kitchen items and other creative products.

Bringing people together
Multicultural Celebration is more than an opportunity to experience different cultures. It is a chance for students to meet, learn from one another, appreciate cultural differences and celebrate the talents and creativity within the Karelia UAS community.

Whether visitors are interested in cultural performances, traditional attire, music or handmade crafts, the event offers an opportunity to discover something new and connect with others.

Event details
Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Time: 16:00–20:00
Venue: Main Lobby, Wärtsilä Campus, Karelia University of Applied Sciences
Students and members of the Karelia UAS community are warmly invited to join the celebration and be part of an evening dedicated to culture, creativity, and community.
Free entry
 

Welcome!