Arab Cultural Festival

Time

20.8.2026–22.8.2026 EET/EEST15.00–21.00 EET/EEST

Location

See location on the map(external link, opens in a new window)

Target audience

No age limit

Languages

Finnish, English, Arabic

Price

Free entry

Organizer

Suomi-Syyria Ystävyysseura

In August 2026, Espoo Cultural Centre will feature a rich cultural program and timely, thought‑provoking discussions as the Arab Cultural Festival brings together participants and organizations across cultural boundaries. Organized by the Finland–Syria Friendship Association, the event aims to enhance intercultural interaction as well as promote smooth communication and cultural dialogue in Espoo. The three-day festival offers a diverse program for both adults and children and is intended for anyone interested in developing their intercultural understanding.

The program includes speeches, various forms of art, music performances, discussion sessions, and cultural workshops in which visitors can actively participate and practice intercultural communication skills in a hands-on way. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to meet representatives of different organizations and associations and learn more about their activities.

Through its diverse program, the event seeks to encourage people to engage respectfully and appreciatively with representatives of other cultures, and to provide a platform for open and inclusive dialogue. Visitors can look forward to meaningful cultural experiences, new insights, and opportunities for building stronger intercultural cooperation!

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The route to the main entrance

The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 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 smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

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. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

In the facility

The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.