A photo contest asking residents to share their own images and experiences of Grey Helsinki has been launched on the City of Helsinki's social media channels. The contest will run from 24 October to 5 November. Those who participate stand a chance to win one of four Allas Sea Pool gift cards. On 7 November, prize winners will be notified personally with a message on Instagram and in the comment section under the submitted photo on Facebook. In November, we will share a selection of the best Grey Helsinki images on our social media channels and info displays.
The Greyest Day of the Year will be celebrated on 9 November and the City of Helsinki will participate by sharing the photos that have been selected in the contest.
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 in late October and early November. One example is the autumn programme of Feast Helsinki, featuring many exciting food and drink-based events based on different themes such as the Wine& Food Fair at the Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre on 24–27 October, the Licorice Festival at Vanha Satama on 26–27 October, and the family-friendly Halliween Horror Party at Hakaniemi Market Square on 26 October.
And the fun continues in November with the Viaporin kekri harvest festival at the fortress island of Suomenlinna on 2 November, “The Greyest Day of the Year” music concert in Senate Square on 9 November, and the leading international tech and startup event Slush at Messukeskus on 20–21 November. You can find even 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 24 October to 5 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 Sea Pool, includes entrance to the pool and breakfast. The gift card is valid for the whole day. Two of the prizes will be drawn on Facebook and two on Instagram. On 7 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 (12 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 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 passed on to 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.
