In November, the City of Helsinki will share photos of Grey Helsinki on its social media channels and info displays. People sending in their photos will have the chance to win a gift card to Allas Pool. A photo contest asking residents to share their images and experiences of Grey Helsinki has been launched on the City of Helsinki's social media channels.
The contest will run from 31 October to 10 November. Those who participate stand a chance to win one of four Allas Sea Pool gift cards. Prize winners will be notified personally on 12 November with a message on Instagram and in the comment section under the submitted photo on Facebook. In November, we will also share a selection of the best Grey Helsinki images in a news article on our website, on our social media channels and on the city’s info displays.
How to participate
You can participate in the Grey Helsinki photo contest by sharing your photos on the City of Helsinki’s social media channels.
On Facebook, you can add your photo to the comment section of the City of Helsinki’s main FB channel:
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On Instagram, you can post the photo you wish to submit with the tag @Helsinki or send it to the City of Helsinki via a private message.
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Here are some possible themes to spark your imagination
1. Heroes of Grey Helsinki! Snap a photo of people embracing the grey in a surprising or fun way!
2. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! Share a beautiful image of Grey Helsinki in late October-early November.
3. Embrace the Grey! How do you stay happy through the gloom? Share your favourite Grey Helsinki coping mechanism.
Plenty of events to bring good cheer
Events abound in Grey Helsinki this autumn. One example is the 27 October–1 November art exhibition at the Kaapelitehdas Cable Factory titled “Miltä nuoruus tuntuu? (How does it feel to be young?)”. Another is the Ukrainian Drama Festival at the National Theatre, which will feature 12 performances between 15–21 November on the Maalamosali stage.
On 1 November, the “Kuoleman puutarhat (Gardens of Death)” event invites people of all ages to come experience a few of Helsinki’s lit-up cemeteries by night. The next day, 2 November, the Helsinki Winter Garden will host a Spacetime Journaling event, where participants are welcome to write, draw or just spend time in the city’s peaceful green oasis.
And the fun continues in late November. On 20 November, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Sibelius’ First Symphony at the Music Centre, while the leading international tech and startup event Slush will take place at the Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre on 19–20 November. That same weekend, Helsinki will host the ISU Grand Prix competition, which will gather the world’s top figure skaters at the Helsinki Ice Hall. You can find more fun events on the city's Events website.
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Rules of the Grey Helsinki photo contest
The contest is valid from 31 October to 10 November at 23.59. The persons appearing in the photo must have given their consent for you to submit the photo. If a person under the age of 18 participates, they must have their parent or guardian's permission. The contest organizer reserves the right to reject the photo if it is discriminatory, offensive or otherwise in opposition to the contest rules. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash.
Prize: Four (4) gift cards to Allas Pool, includes entrance to the pools, saunas and an all-day breakfast. Two of the prizes will be drawn on Facebook and two on Instagram. On 12 November, prize winners will be notified personally with a message on Instagram and in the comment section under the submitted photo on Facebook. If the prize winners do not contact the contest organiser by the deadline (18 November 2024), the prize will be returned to be distributed again.
People participating in the photo contest agree to follow these rules and give their permission to use the photo on Helsinki's social media channels, in a hel.fi article and in public places. The contest organiser is not responsible for submissions that do not arrive due to technical problems.
Any contact information provided by the participants will be used only for purposes related to the delivery of the prize and will not be shared with others. People participating in the drawing give their consent to the processing of their personal data in the City Executive Office's customer communication and marketing register for the purpose of running the contest and awarding the prize.
This campaign is not associated with Meta/Facebook or Instagram in any way.
