Africa Culture Celebration

Time

Sat 6.6.2026 EET/EEST12.00–19.30 EET/EEST

Location

Kannusillankatu 4, 02770 Espoon kaupunki

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Target audience

No age limit

Languages

Finnish, English

Price

€18 Adults
€10 Children (below 12)
€50 Vendors, Exhibitors (max. 20)

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Organizer

Ceci Educare oy

Additional information

ceci-educare.fi(external link, opens in a new window)

Experience history, royalty, and culture like never before. For the first time in Finland and the Nordic region, witness a rare cultural appearance by a coronated Traditional Leader & Queen Mother, Mputo Hemaa Nana Abena Enyimba II , from Abura Community in Oguaa Traditional Area , Cape Coast - Ghana privately known as Cecilia Naadensua Quarshie) bringing authentic Ghanaian royal tradition to Finland.

Royal Street Procession & Cultural Carnival

Watch a spectacular royal procession (durbar-style royal walk) with traditional drumming, chants, regal attire, and cultural performers, as Ghanaian culture takes over the streets and leads into a grand ceremonial entrance at the event venue.

What to Expect

Live music from a global West African artist visiting Finland for the first time
Rare ceremonial appearance of a coronated Queen Mother (Mputo Hemaa)
Nordic–African fusion fashion show with royal gowns and cultural costumes
African arts, crafts, and product exhibitions
Nordic–Ghanaian art displays
Authentic African cuisine
Live African band performances by a Nigerian band
Live singing, dance, and cultural performances
A touch of Nordic culture woven into the celebration and many more

Panel Discussions & Networking

Engaging discussions with successful African professionals, entrepreneurs, and employees, sharing insights, experiences, and opportunities in Finland and the Nordics.

Vendors & Exhibitors

Exhibition and sales spaces available from €50 a great opportunity to reach a diverse audience.

This celebration is a cultural bridge, strengthening connection, understanding, and unity between Africa, Finland, and the Nordic region.

In partnership with: Ceci Educare Oy, Office of Nana Abena Enyimba II, Kannusali - City of Espoo's Culture unit

Join us for an unforgettable Africa Culture Celebration where royalty walks the streets and culture comes alive.

The route to the main entrance

The 2 accessible parking spaces are located in a canopy over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is guided, rough and illuminated.
There is a steep slope on the passage.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.

In the facility

The customer service point is located on floor -1.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens easily manually. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The customer service point has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has a fixed induction loop.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on floor -1.