Musical activity

In 2004, Kirsikoti launched a three-year project titled Ensuring Development Conditions for Professional and Amateur Artists with Intellectual Disabilities at Kirsikoti 2004–2007. Leena Toivanen's book Humppakierros provides an engaging account of the project's various stages. As a result of the project, music and band activities became a permanent part of the hobbies of the residents of Kirsikoti. Music education is still organized at Kirsikoti. In addition to the residents, other people with intellectual disabilities from Lieksa also participate in the band course provided by the Lieksa Adult Education Centre. The band was named P. Eronen ja Taivaantulet. It has performed at art exhibition openings, as well as at various events in Lieksa and beyond.

P. Eronen ja Taivaantulet