Havis Amanda 2026

• There are a lot of people in the event area – please take other participants into account!
• Recycle your own trash! There are trash bins in the event area.
• Traffic in the area is restricted during the event. We recommend arriving at the event from the direction of the Senate Square via either Kluuvikatu or Katariinankatu.

Everyday acts may feel like a drop in the sea, but that is what it is all about: when enough of us make choices for the Baltic Sea, the overall effect is significant!

Finland has the most litter-strewn coasts out of all Baltic Sea countries. Matters are not helped by the fact that Helsinki has the most litter on its streets around May Day. Please make sure that you recycle your trash and do not litter even while partying. Please do not throw cigarette butts or any other trash in storm-water inlets – they end up directly in the Baltic Sea!

Making sustainable choices in your everyday life is also a way of helping the Baltic Sea! Examples include adding sustainably caught fish and vegetables to your diet, reducing consumption, moving around by foot or bike and avoiding unnecessary chemicals.

Further information on the crowning is available by email from mantanlakitus@hyy.fi. You can also contact the people listed below.

You can reach the event’s volunteer team, Manta Crew, by email at mantacrew@hyy.fi.

Producer Aleksi von Hintze is in charge of producing the event.

Communications Specialist Vilma Viertola is in charge of media contacts and media accreditation for the Havis Amanda square.

We want to ensure that the Crowning of Manta is a fun, memorable event for all participants. That is why we pay attention to safety in many different ways at the event.

HYY’s principles of safer space are in effect at the Crowning of Manta.

At HYY’s events, you can participate in discussions and activities without fear of inappropriate treatment or harassment. Safe space is created in the interaction between people, and each one of us is responsible for this.

Check out HYY’s principles of safer space

• Treat other people in a civil, respectful manner and appreciate their work contributions.
• When giving feedback, focus on giving constructive feedback.
• Try to identify the assumptions you make and to take the diversity of people into account.
• There is no room for violence, harassment, racism or discriminatory behaviour or language in HYY.
• Respect the bodily and mental integrity of other people as well as the boundaries they have set for themselves.
• In discussions, ensure that everyone gets heard and is able to participate.
• Deal with delicate subjects respectfully.
• Recognise your own privileges.
• If you violate the principles of safer space or if someone points out that you have done so, apologise.
• Take action against any discrimination you witness or offer your support to the people who encounter discrimination.

If you observe any shortcomings related to safety or encounter inappropriate behaviour at the event, you can contact the event’s security stewards or the event organisers. You can identify the organisers by their ‘STAFF’ passes.

You can also report any problems or misconduct you encounter later using HYY’s general form for reporting problems and misconduct. Your report will be processed confidentially by a team consisting of members of HYY’s personnel. The team provides advice on themes related to legal protection, equality, discrimination and harassment, for instance. We will respond to your report within five working days.

Video- and photographers as well as representatives of the media will be present at the event.

The photos and videos taken by official photographers will be used in the communication and marketing of HYY and our cooperation partners. If you do not want to be seen in the photos, please inform the photographer directly and avoid posing for the camera if possible.

Photos from the event will be published on HYY’s Flickr account after the event. If you have any questions about the photos, please contact us by email at some@hyy.fi.

Further information on the accessibility of the event area will be provided by request. Further information is provided by Aleksi von Hintze (aleksi.vonhintze@hyy.fi).

The event is a public event and open to everyone.

The official speeches and instructions at the event are issued in Finnish, Swedish and English. Please note that the event organisers might not be able to provide participants with further information trilingually. The event organiser does not provide interpretation for the event.

The event is held at the Havis Amanda square (Kauppatori, 00130 Helsinki). We recommend arriving at the event by foot, bike or public transport if possible.

The location has good public transport connections. Please note that tram traffic in the area is suspended before the event begins. Further information on public transport is available on HSL’s website.

All car traffic in the area is suspended before the event begins. Please keep this in mind for drop-off traffic, for instance.

The event is held outdoors on the Havis Amanda square and nearby park and street areas. The area consists mainly of easy terrain in good condition but also some gravel roads and uneven terrain. The terrain may be slippery during rain. You can read more about the accessibility of the Esplanade Park on the website of the City of Helsinki (in Finnish).

Music will be played at the event, which will also feature other loud noises. Stage technology will feature bright lights.

There are a lot of people in the event area, which may consequently be crowded and noisy. There may be strong smells in the area.

There is no separately reserved silent room to retreat to in the area.

If you did not find an answer to your question, please contact the organisers of the crowning! The contact details of the people in charge of the event are listed above.