The 5th European Social Forum in Malmö, 17-21 September 2008 The Nordic organising committee welcomes you to Malmö, southern Sweden. Scandinavia, with its tradition of peoples’ movements, relative gender justice and a strong welfare state – all under fire from neoliberalism and corporate driven globalisation – will clearly be a new inspiring environment for the ESF.During five days there will be workshops, seminars, debates, manifestations, films, music, art – and a lot of room for strategic thinking and alliance building. Minimum 20.000 people are expected. Culture at the ESF An important part of the ESF is formed by the cultural activities - dance, exhibitions, concerts, movies, choirs, etc. Our vision is to have a highly visible forum in the city of Malmö, to have culture with a message, participative culture, and to reflect the plurality and creativity of the forum movement. And we need you to help us! * Are you an organization involved in cultural activities and wanting to organize an activity at the ESF? Then please contact us at kultur@esf2008.org and describe who you are and what you want to do. We will then get back to you with more information. * Are you an artist/poet etc. willing to perform at the ESF, or a director of a relevant documentary willing to come and show it at the ESF? Then please contact us at kultur@esf2008.org and describe who you are and what you want to do. We will then get back to you with more information.