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August • Oulu, Finland

Air Guitar Championships

Since 1996, the Air Guitar World Championships in Finland have promoted world peace with the motto: if everyone played air guitar, nobody could hold a gun. Competitors perform 60-second invisible solos to prove their rock spirit. Today we're debating the value of silliness—can a bizarre competition really change the world, or is it just adults acting like children? We explore the power of play.

Air Guitar Championships Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Is silliness a sign of a healthy society, or are we becoming too childish?
  • Can music without sound (air guitar) actually be considered an art form?
  • Why is finland the home of so many strange world championships?
  • If you had to compete in a bizarre sport, which one would you choose?
  • Does world peace start with big political meetings or small moments of joy?

Activity 1: The Peace Pitch

You are the Founder of the Air Guitar Championships. Explain why your sport can stop wars using the word "Camaraderie".

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify your answer in 30 seconds:

  • "Adults need to play more than children."
  • "Invisible art is still art."
  • "Finland is the coolest country in Europe."