Adventures of Harriharri- Episode II, Cultural House Martinus, Vantaa, Finland (video game performance)
Performance: September 25, 2021
Adventures of Harriharri: Persu (Episode II)
This video game performance chronicles Harriharri’s life in Helsinki and his exploration of the surrounding nature areas of Vantaa. Harriharri is a newcomer to Finland who arrives with high hopes of being warmly welcomed into the culture and making new friends. He feels confident and full of initiative to contribute to the local artistic landscape. However, it doesn’t turn out quite like in Strömsö.
Through gameplay, Harriharri undergoes an unsettling introduction to Finnish cultural politics, one that shatters his naïve image of Finland. Despite his sincere efforts, he faces continuous obstacles in pursuit of integrating into Finnish society. In order to conquer the most challenging levels of the game, Harriharri must battle bureaucracies and systemic forces of social exclusion.
No matter what, Harriharri must not give up!
The game is performed live in an interactive-cinema format and narrated through live rap and song. Join Harriharri on this hip hop fantasy adventure!
Working group
Created & Performed: Harold Hejazi
Sound Design: Eliel Tammiharju
Supervisors: Jokke Heikkilä, Ray Langenbach
This work is supported by Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) and is produced by both Vantaa Art Museum Artsi and the Theatre Academy of the University of Arts Helsinki.
https://www.artsimuseo.com/harriharri
https://www.uniarts.fi/en/events/harriharrin-seikkailut-episodi-ii/