Composer-performer Tytti Arola and dramaturg-performer Jenni Kinnunen explore the kinetic energy and cycle of water in their Water Ritual. Suitable for the whole family, this performance—featuring movement and sound—imagines and honors the power of water.
Together with the participants, the artists will transport the work both in the river and from one water to another. Anyone can participate in the performance, and the goal is to create a ritual that the participants can continue to repeat independently after the performance, if they wish.
Duration ca. 45 min. Free admission, subject to weather conditions.
“Out of water you have come,
and into water
you must become again.”
The Water Ritual, which will start on the banks of the Oulu and Emäjoki rivers in July 2026, will also be transported to international waters in the coming years. The locations are the water bodies characteristic of each location, such as high tide beaches, hot springs and stagnant waters.
Artists
Composer-performer — Tytti Arola
Dramaturge–performer — Jenni Kinnunen
Trailer filming & editing — Jenni Kinnunen
Trailer music — Tytti Arola
Photo — Venla Helenius
Thanks for the support — Oulu2026 Foundation, The Finnish Cultural Foundation, Muhos Municipality & Arts Promotion Centre
Thanks for the co-operation — The Municipalities of Utajärvi, Paltamo and Suomussalmi
