Anti-Capitalist Mayday Carnival in Helsinki 1.5.2015
We will celebrate May 1st with an anti-capitalist DIY event. We meet at 11:30 a.m. in Tokoinranta, Ympyrätalo’s side, where we will start the march toward Dallapé park. You’ll recognize us from flags and banners.
Bring also your own banners, flags, May Day masks and other carnival stuff. It’s freestyle all the way. You’re welcome in a ski mask, too. However, let’s keep the event free of authoritarian and nationalist symbols as well as party political symbols.
We want to have a safe event in which all can participate regardless of how they will march; walking or biking, with a stroller or a wheelchair, or in any other way you prefer to.
The march will end in Dallapé park, where we’ll have a carnival with music, food, info tables and other program. A more accurate program will be out soon. Stay tuned!
The only good party is an anarchist May Day party!
For us, May 1st is not the “Day of Finnish Labour”, but an international day of anti-capitalist celebration. Elections come and go, but the political and economic decisions affecting everybody’s lives continue to be made by a small elite. They gain all the profits and privileges, and by voting, we only ever get new bosses to replace the old ones. We want to abolish the social distinction between bosses and subordinates entirely.
Last year, just holding a black flag was an excuse for being fined, arrested, and attacked by riot police. But we won’t be silenced by intimidation! We will march with joy in our minds and flags held up high. Together we can take care of one another, even if the police tries to intimidate us during the celebration. Anti-capitalist celebration is for everyone of us, regardless of one’s background or life situation.
Let’s take care of one another, guarantee our safety together, and look after other participants. Be there and bring your friends! See you on May Day!