PUHOS 🤍 PEOPLE 2024
PUHOS SHOPPING CENTRE, EAST-HELSINKI 3/08/24
Who We Are
Puhos Loves People 2024 is an outdoor cultural festival for the whole family. The event takes place on Saturday, 3rd of August 2024, from 2 pm to 10 pm at Puhos shopping centre, located in the Itäkeskus area of Helsinki, Finland. The Puhos mall is a spontaneously developed meeting place and a vibrant entrepreneurial hub with cafes, restaurants, and shops, gathering people from diverse backgrounds. Puhos Loves People brings together music and other cultural programme designed collaboratively by the communities from Puhos and Eastern Helsinki. The event is free of charge and alcohol-free. The festival has been organised since 2017.
Programme
Venue: Puhos Stage
Trio from the middle east will play different traditional music styles connected to their diverse backgrounds.
Repkat Parhat : Guitar
Mohammed Rahim : Percussion
Daniel Alattrash : Qanoun
Venue: Puhos Stage
Xlamatic is thrilled to present a dynamic showcase at the Puhos Loves People Festival, featuring three incredible artists who bring unique styles and sounds to the stage. Join us for an unforgettable experience as these talented musicians share their artistry:
Safari Bari, a Hip Hop/R&B artist from Jackson, MS, USA, brings a unique sound and style to the Finnish music scene. Since 2020, he has consistently released music that expresses his thoughts and true feelings about life and the world around him. His distinct voice and perspective make him a captivating performer.
Yaw Steez, a Ghanaian recording artist based in Finland, seamlessly blends sounds from the motherland with global influences. His music spans a variety of genres, including Afrobeat, rap, trap hip-hop, R&B, and alternative pop. With each release, he showcases his versatility and creativity. Check out his music on all streaming platforms to experience his diverse soundscapes.
Dagger D is a Finnish rapper of Palestinian descent, known for his versatile musical style and legendary delivery in the Finnish underground scene. He has collaborated with West Coast legends such as Hollow Tip and South Central Cartel, cementing his place as a standout artist in the hip-hop community.
Venue: Puhos Stage
Eden is a multidimensional artist living in Helsinki who has been making music for a long time and has performed extensively around Finland, including at Flow Festival and Ruisrock. Eden has collaborated with artists such as Yeboyah and Leo Luthando.
Venue: Puhos Stage
J.EM is a young artist from East Helsinki who draws inspiration from rap, R&B, and pop music. It is important for her not to limit herself to one genre. She dreams of collaborating with various artists. J.EM is an artist with Abenayomusic.
Venue: Puhos Stage
Abdirizak Carab (DE) is an artist originally from Hargeisa who currently resides in Germany. He began his musical career in Somaliland, and in his love songs, he skillfully blends pop, rhythm and blues, soul, and blue jazz.
Venue: Puhos Stage
impressive live show has been featured at all major festivals.
Venue: Puhos Stage
DJ Judex & DJ Sitruuna will be playing between the bands, setting the vibe and keeping the energy up at the Puhos Loves People 2024 festival.
DJ Judex is the visionary behind Urban Nights Finland, where unforgettable social events, rich cultural experiences, and vibrant networking come to life. With over eight years of experience in the music industry, both locally and globally, he is more than just a promoter, entertainer, and music curator—he’s the heartbeat of every party he hosts.
DJ Sitruuna is a versatile DJ who has played all kinds of music, especially Somali music. He has performed at venues in Oulu and at Somali weddings. This time, he will be spinning mostly Somali music, Middle Eastern rhythms, classic hip-hop, and Afrobeat
The Fashion Show features top designers from African backgrounds in Finland.Â
The Fashion Show features top designers from African backgrounds in Finland.Â
The Watan Dabke Troupe is a folkloric dance ensemble dedicated to performing the traditional Dabke dance, a hallmark of the Levant region. The troupe was established to preserve cultural heritage and transmit it to future generations through artistic performances that showcase authentic folklore.
DJ Hem will be playing before and between the performances at the Puhos Roundy Courtyard. Get ready to embark on a musical journey with DJ Hem, who invites festival guests to travel on the Orient Express train—a ride through the grooves of vinyl records. From India to Turkey, Central Asia to Finland, and the Middle East and North Africa to Southeast Europe, DJ Hem will guide us through a dynamic mix of folk music, jazz, rock, synth, reggae, disco, funk, electro, downtempo, hip-hop, and techno, all tailored to oriental tastes.
Welcome to enjoy and dance!
Venue: Â Stoa Stage
Venue: Stoa Stage
Venue: Â Stoa Garden
Venue: Â Stoa Garden
Venue:  Itäkeskus Library
Itäkeskus Library is partnering with the POC Book Club at the Puhos Loves People 2024 festival. The POC Book Club will recommend literature by POC authors, and from the library’s side, we will showcase our services, offer recommendations in various languages, and assist with book loans and library cards.
Looking for more diverse representation in the books you read? Come to the joint book recommendation stand by the POC Reading Circle and Itäkeskus Library to borrow books by POC authors featuring Black and Brown characters! We have selections for children, teens, and adults.
Grab your library card and head to the Itäkeskus Library!
POC = People of Color = Black and Brown people
The POC Reading Circle is a literary initiative led by Aracelis Correa and TĂ©ri Zambrano. Its primary goal is to increase the visibility of works by POC authors and to provide support and better representation for POC readers in Finland. You can find the POC Reading Circle on Instagram and TikTok under @poc_lukupiiri, and visit their website at www.poc-lukupiiri.fi.
Tiktok as @poc_reading_circle. The project also has its own website www.poc-lukupiiri.fi.
Venue: Stoa Garden
Get a beautiful henna tattoo at Stoa Garden.
Venue: Stoa Garden
Come to play basketball with Yökoris!
Pull up to hoop and play with us or just enjoy the vibes. Take your friends with you, see you at the court!Â
Venue: Stoa Garden
What do life and death mean in this era?
You are invited to participate in a workshop that will contribute to the “Diary of the Future Dead” exhibition, taking place from October 14 to November 3, 2024, at the Stoa Cultural Center.
In the workshop, we will explore how life and death reveal themselves to us as people of this time. We will reflect on the everyday places of life and the significance of death. Each participant will create a personal page that reflects their thoughts and experiences about life and death. These pages will be compiled into a “collective photo album,” which will be exhibited at Stoa’s gallery.
As Stoa celebrates its 40th anniversary this fall, the uninvited guest at the birthday party is the Ars Moriendi Festival, an event that brings together art, death studies, and people. The 2024 festival will highlight the diversity of death cultures and invite collective reflection on the ever-changing present moment.
Welcome!
View festival map.
Programme
Venue: Puhos Stage
Trio from the middle east will play different traditional music styles connected to their diverse backgrounds.
Repkat Parhat : Guitar
Mohammed Rahim : Percussion
Daniel Alattrash : Qanoun
Venue: Puhos Stage
Xlamatic is thrilled to present a dynamic showcase at the Puhos Loves People Festival, featuring three incredible artists who bring unique styles and sounds to the stage. Join us for an unforgettable experience as these talented musicians share their artistry:
Safari Bari, a Hip Hop/R&B artist from Jackson, MS, USA, brings a unique sound and style to the Finnish music scene. Since 2020, he has consistently released music that expresses his thoughts and true feelings about life and the world around him. His distinct voice and perspective make him a captivating performer.
Yaw Steez, a Ghanaian recording artist based in Finland, seamlessly blends sounds from the motherland with global influences. His music spans a variety of genres, including Afrobeat, rap, trap hip-hop, R&B, and alternative pop. With each release, he showcases his versatility and creativity. Check out his music on all streaming platforms to experience his diverse soundscapes.
Dagger D is a Finnish rapper of Palestinian descent, known for his versatile musical style and legendary delivery in the Finnish underground scene. He has collaborated with West Coast legends such as Hollow Tip and South Central Cartel, cementing his place as a standout artist in the hip-hop community.
Venue: Puhos Stage
Eden is a multidimensional artist living in Helsinki who has been making music for a long time and has performed extensively around Finland, including at Flow Festival and Ruisrock. Eden has collaborated with artists such as Yeboyah and Leo Luthando.
Venue: Puhos Stage
J.EM is a young artist from East Helsinki who draws inspiration from rap, R&B, and pop music. It is important for her not to limit herself to one genre. She dreams of collaborating with various artists. J.EM is an artist with Abenayomusic.Â
Venue: Puhos Stage
Abdirizak Carab (DE) is an artist originally from Hargeisa who currently resides in Germany. He began his musical career in Somaliland, and in his love songs, he skillfully blends pop, rhythm and blues, soul, and blue jazz.
Venue: Puhos Stage
Venue: Puhos Stage
DJ Judex & DJ Sitruuna will be playing between the bands, setting the vibe and keeping the energy up at the Puhos Loves People 2024 festival.
DJ Judex is the visionary behind Urban Nights Finland, where unforgettable social events, rich cultural experiences, and vibrant networking come to life. With over eight years of experience in the music industry, both locally and globally, he is more than just a promoter, entertainer, and music curator—he’s the heartbeat of every party he hosts.
DJ Sitruuna is a versatile DJ who has played all kinds of music, especially Somali music. He has performed at venues in Oulu and at Somali weddings. This time, he will be spinning mostly Somali music, Middle Eastern rhythms, classic hip-hop, and Afrobeat bangers, all with his unique style.
The Fashion Show features top designers from African backgrounds in Finland.Â
The Fashion Show features top designers from African backgrounds in Finland.Â
The Watan Dabke Troupe is a folkloric dance ensemble dedicated to performing the traditional Dabke dance, a hallmark of the Levant region. The troupe was established to preserve cultural heritage and transmit it to future generations through artistic performances that showcase authentic folklore.
DJ Hem will be playing before and between the performances at the Puhos Roundy Courtyard. Get ready to embark on a musical journey with DJ Hem, who invites festival guests to travel on the Orient Express train—a ride through the grooves of vinyl records. From India to Turkey, Central Asia to Finland, and the Middle East and North Africa to Southeast Europe, DJ Hem will guide us through a dynamic mix of folk music, jazz, rock, synth, reggae, disco, funk, electro, downtempo, hip-hop, and techno, all tailored to oriental tastes.
Welcome to enjoy and dance!
Venue: Â Stoa Stage
Venue: Stoa Stage
Venue: Â Stoa Garden
Venue: Â Stoa Garden
Venue:  Itäkeskus Library
Itäkeskus Library is partnering with the POC Book Club at the Puhos Loves People 2024 festival. The POC Book Club will recommend literature by POC authors, and from the library’s side, we will showcase our services, offer recommendations in various languages, and assist with book loans and library cards.
Looking for more diverse representation in the books you read? Come to the joint book recommendation stand by the POC Reading Circle and Itäkeskus Library to borrow books by POC authors featuring Black and Brown characters! We have selections for children, teens, and adults.
Grab your library card and head to the Itäkeskus Library!
POC = People of Color = Black and Brown people
The POC Reading Circle is a literary initiative led by Aracelis Correa and TĂ©ri Zambrano. Its primary goal is to increase the visibility of works by POC authors and to provide support and better representation for POC readers in Finland. You can find the POC Reading Circle on Instagram and TikTok under @poc_lukupiiri, and visit their website at www.poc-lukupiiri.fi.
Venue: Stoa Garden
Get a beautiful henna tattoo at Stoa Garden.
Venue: Stoa Garden
Come to play basketball with Yökoris!
Pull up to hoop and play with us or just enjoy the vibes. Take your friends with you, see you at the court!Â
Venue: Stoa Garden
What do life and death mean in this era?
You are invited to participate in a workshop that will contribute to the “Diary of the Future Dead” exhibition, taking place from October 14 to November 3, 2024, at the Stoa Cultural Center.
In the workshop, we will explore how life and death reveal themselves to us as people of this time. We will reflect on the everyday places of life and the significance of death. Each participant will create a personal page that reflects their thoughts and experiences about life and death. These pages will be compiled into a “collective photo album,” which will be exhibited at Stoa’s gallery.
As Stoa celebrates its 40th anniversary this fall, the uninvited guest at the birthday party is the Ars Moriendi Festival, an event that brings together art, death studies, and people. The 2024 festival will highlight the diversity of death cultures and invite collective reflection on the ever-changing present moment.
Welcome!
View festival map.
Artists
Organisers
The Puhos Loves People 2024 festival is organiSed by the organizations Meh, Bado, Afabi, Afaes, Finnish Multicultural Sports Federatio FIMU, IFTIN, and Funky Amigos. The event has been kindly supported by the City of Helsinki, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, 7-Mars Fonden,and Moniheli, and sponsored by McMBAY Ltd, Melmar LLC, Wiser Group Oy, Qdigital Solutions Oy, and Puhos companies. Special thanks to Cultural Centre Stoa.
Contact
Address
Puhos shopping centre, Part-A, Kastelholmantie 2, FIN-00900 Helsinki
Phone
+358468895896
info(at)puhoslovespeople.fi