Autumn Beat is a traditional autumn celebration for Espoo seniors, where senior organizations showcase their skills and zest for life. The event is free of charge.

Welcome!

Free bus transportation to the event is arranged from various parts of Espoo.

Program

2 p.m. lobby

Coffee and light conversation

3 p.m. Tapiola Hall

Welcoming speech Olli Männikkö, Chair, Espoo’s Elderly Council

Choir singing + singalong War Veterans Choir of Espoo. Anita Lehtonen, Director

Main speech Pekka Toveri, Member of the European Parliament, Major General (retired)

Choir singing + singalong Furorna. Håkan Wikman, Director

Break 15 min.

Choir singing Kalyna, Ukrainian choir in Finland. Igor Frei, Artistic Director, Anastasia Snetko, Director

Espoo Pensioner of 2024

Folk dance Leppävaaran eläkkeensaajat ry’s folk dance group Virkeät, vocal group Leppälinnut and Soukan Kansantanssijat. Erkki Rantala, Mari Castren, Directors. Vesa Kari, accompaniment

Choir singing Espoo Music Institute’s choir Kameleontti. Veera Voima, johtaja, director

The Finnish National Anthem: Maamme

Autumn Beat 2024

The event “Autumn Beat 2024” has ended