Once again, Mikkeli will celebrate international diversity on Tuesday, November 12, in the Stella shopping center. International Mikkeli Day (IMD) will be officially opened by Mikkeli’s Mayor Janne Kinnunen at 12 PM and will run until 4 PM.
The highlight of the event will be a guest appearance by Mauro Severino, known from the TV show Project Runway Finland, from 2 PM to 2:30 PM. Severino, a 25-year-old with Angolan roots, was the youngest contestant on the show and is now rising in popularity on social media. This multi-talented figure (fashion designer, rap artist, and football player) will speak about internationalism, believing in oneself, and the power of self-confidence. According to Severino, anything is possible, and it’s essential to pursue one’s dreams.
The International Mikkeli Day event, free and open to the public, will also announce the International Citizen of Mikkeli 2024. The program features colorful dance and musical performances, various speakers, displays of traditional national costumes and cultural attire, and a performance by children from Enkku kindergarten.