Walda - May Day Eve

Another hit for CHAFF who helped organise the May Day Eve Multicultural Event at Walda.

The turnout and participation were excellent.

Among the many CHAFF participants who made their way to the event were: Dilip and Reshu Joshi, Emilia Frantsi, Gizella Tauriainen, János Horváth (who did a great job on the piano), Lauri Gardner, Nadaj Mikkonen (who danced a couple of grea Spanish dances), Olga Sorvanova, Pupe and Irin (who did the Thai dance), Shahnaz and Yrjö Mikkonen, Soda (who played the drums and guitar), and Unnop Khungrai who did the video recording. Also many thanks to Pupe's mother, June, who dressed the Thai girls.

The CHAFF spirit was very evident at the event.

The food was plentiful and free. The Somalian samosas were delicious. Everything was to a perfection.







There were wonderful performances by Nadja Mikkonen (Spanish dancing), a group of youngsters from Sudan and Ilmi and Matti of Walda accompanying János in some light music and some outstanding Jazz renditions! Soda was at his best on the stage performing on the drums and the guitar. Khim also did a great job on the guitar. (Sadly, I missed the Afro dance performance which I heard was absolutely great.)





Real appreciation must be made to to Mirjami Ndiaye, Matti Korvela, Anna Katariina Pesonen, Ilmi Dibrani, János Horváth and several others who worked hard behind the scenes to ensure the success of this event.