programme

The programme of Solmukohta 2004 is wound about the theme of the convention, Inspiration. The programme consists of four major themes, namely Larp around the World, Immersion, Game Milieu and Theory. Naturally, a number of inspiring social events are also organised.

On Thursday there will some time to adjust to the surroundings after the registration. Traditionally, some kind of programme has been organised to ease up and quicken the process of making acquaintances.

Friday and Saturday will be filled with role-playing-inspired programme. We are hoping to acquire all sorts of programme, varying from heated academic discussions to down-to-earth workshops, and from cross-cultural panels to game event promotions. We are eagerly looking forward to your programme proposals; please see the Call for Programme and the Call for Papers for further details.

On Friday night a Finnish variety-type of event is organised. A variety show traditionally includes skits, singing and dancing; ours is, naturally, quite LARP-inspired. Accordingly, the dancing is for the most part for yourself to do: medieval dance lessons will be organised during the con and a live-band will be playing proper medievalish tunes with funny old instruments.

While Friday night is full of revelry, on Saturday night we opt for tasteful sophistication. The catwalk of the Fashion Show will once again feature the fantastic creations from LARPs of a multitude of genres. The Fashion show is followed by the traditional fancy dress banquet, the theme and dress code for this year being Film Noir. After dinner it is the time to socialise in a pleasant atmosphere among your old and new friends.