Today I will present to you this piece of information: Finnish government has been funding a f***ing (literally) cult in name of integration. No-one of our politicians though it odd that our youth were invited to be part to his plays in which this 70+ old fart was playing romantic roles with teenagers.
Theatre predator case: City officials urge youth to reach out
The internationally renowned cultural figure has been remanded in custody on suspicion of aggravated human trafficking.
Baltzar has been accused of manipulating and preying on unsuspecting teenagers who were part of his theatre company, according to an investigative piece published by Helsingin Sanomat.
Helsingin Sanomat reported that Baltzar manipulated, controlled and made passes at underage girls and young women in his theatre company between 2011 and 2018. He has also been charged with aggravated human trafficking.
Baltzar is politically well-connected and internationally-renowned and helped found the International Roma Writers Association (IRWA).
However, the report that came out in 2012 was very critical of his methods. Anita Lehikoinen, the current secretary at the Ministry of Education, had said that Baltzar's methods were not theoretically sound and ethical. Lehikoinen was the head of the department of higher education and science at Humak during that time.
After the news of Baltzar's charges broke out,
Paavo Arhinmäki, who was the Minister of Culture at the time, told Yle that he was shocked by the news and is wondering why he didn't get information about Baltzar's dubious methods.
The then Minister of Education,
Jukka Gustafsson also said he does not remember hearing anything about the report when it was released.
However Lehikoinen has clarified that the report was not buried anywhere. "It's been public and visible, all these years."
Renowned thespian Veijo Baltzar has been accused of manipulating and preying on teenagers in his theatre company.
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Now, the most interesting thing is that several SDP ministers, including current and past prime ministers, have been involved with the guy. President of Finland Tavja Halonen (social democrat) gave him official title and ministry of culture has been funding his projects.
They like to say Drom, instead of writing "
Integration theater Baltzar".
www.en.drom.fi
Integration theatre, established and led by Veijo Baltzar functions permanently in the premises of a historical Alexander theatre in Helsinki city center. Theatre produces new productions annually and offers education of theatre and musical expression.
Arts and culture must encounter and respond to European cultural diversity. Integration theatre Baltzar is in this respect a Finnish and international forerunner.
Theatre’s activity is based on methodology of intercultural emotional intelligence, an innovative methodology developed by Veijo Baltzar, also known as Intercultural Experiential Education. Theatre’s mission is to develop, support and to bring forth the hidden potential of multicultural talent. We offer a channel for talent and expression that is often being suppressed under the pressure of mainstream culture.
en.drom.fi