Friday August 1, 17—20

Welcome to Galleria Oksasenkatu 11 to experience Diablada In-apropiada, a ceremony by Impropias Collective rooted in joy and mischief.

Diabladas are vibrant, irreverent celebrations from Latin America that rebel against the fearful colonial and Catholic conception of the Devil, transforming it through dance and satire into a symbol of cultural resilience. Our playful take on Diabladas and their characters resignifies these traditions and brings these collective fiestas to Helsinki.

So, join this celebration of subversiveness! We will dance, we will shout, we will feast. Participation is entirely up to your comfort level, though be warned: the devils are cheeky. They might get a little too close, tease a bit, and there’s not much you can do to stop them. Embrace this risk with a playful spirit.

To indulge the Belzebubian appetite of these creatures, you will need to offer an edible or drinkable tribute. You heard it well: bring something sinfully tasty to share, otherwise you will stay outside.

We have a limit of 30 participants. No registration is needed, but please arrive on time to secure your spot. The beasts will be unleashed in Oksasenkatu 11 (00100, Helsinki) on August 1, at 17:00, and we will feast until 20:00. Bring your devilish self and don’t forget your offering!

The gallery space is unfortunately inaccessible for wheelchairs, and there is no elevator. It has two floors connected by steep stairs that we will use during the ceremony. More information on accessibility here: https://oksasenkatu11.fi/about

If you have any further questions, contact Daniela at ccc.candama@gmail.com