Opening Carnival

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

Principles of safer space are in effect in HYY’s activities and events. With our principles of safer space, we aim to create practices that help everyone promote a safer and more equal environment. 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

If you observe any shortcomings related to safety or encounter inappropriate behaviour at the event, you can contact the persons in charge of event safety appointed for the event.

You can reach the persons in charge of event safety throughout the event.

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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 will be present at the event. You can identify the event’s official photographers by their dark blue vests.

The photos and videos will be used in HYY’s communication and marketing. 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[at]hyy.fi.

Please note that the event may also be photographed by other parties than the organisers, such as passers-by, the media or other parties.

Further information on the accessibility of the event area will be provided by request. You can contact us by email: kulttuuri@hyy.fi.

Entrance to the event is free.

Assistants and interpreters can join the event for free. The event organiser does not provide interpretation for the event. Please inform the event organiser about a possible assistant or interpreter before the event to help us ensure as smooth participation in the event as possible.

You can bring an assistance or guide dog to the event.

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.

The official instructions and speeches at the event are issued in Finnish, Swedish and English.

You can participate in the event in Finnish, Swedish and English, but the people at all stands might not be able to communicate in more than one of the official languages of the event.

The event organiser does not provide interpretation for the event. Assistants and interpreters can join the event for free. Please inform the event organiser about a possible assistant or interpreter before the event to help us ensure as smooth participation in the event as possible.

The event is held on the City Centre campus of the University of Helsinki. Some of the stands at the event are located indoors while others are in street areas on Fabianinkatu and its cross streets.

We recommend arriving at the event by foot, bike or public transport if possible.

The location has good public transport connections from the University of Helsinki metro station and Kaisaniemi, for instance. You can arrive by metro, bus or tram. Read more about the accessibility of public transport on HSL’s website.

Car access to the event area will be suspended for safety reasons before the event begins. Car traffic will be allowed back to the area after the event has ended. Parking in the event area during the event is also not allowed without permission from the event organiser.

Drop-off areas are located within the event area. Due to the traffic suspension, you will need to contact the event organisers if you need to use the drop-off areas in order to participate in the event. You can inform us of your need or inquire further information by sending email to kulttuuri@hyy.fi or by contacting HYY’s producer Aleksi von Hintze (aleksi@vonhintze@hyy.fi, 050 477 1782).

The event is held on the City Centre campus of the University of Helsinki. Some of the stands at the event are located indoors while others are in street areas on Fabianinkatu and its cross streets.

The Main Building of the University of Helsinki is located at Fabianinkatu 33, 00170 Helsinki.

The main entrance to the building from Fabianinkatu is accessible.

The stands in the Main Building are located in the lobby facing Fabianinkatu as well as the Fuksi and Agora spaces. All these spaces are at street level.

Activities may also be held on the 2nd floor, which is accessible by lift.

An accessible toilet is located on the same floor as the main entrance.

Further information on the accessibility of the premises is available on the University’s website and in the service map for the Capital Region.

Think Corner is located at Yliopistonkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki.

Accessible entrance to the building is located at the corner of Yliopistonkatu and Fabianinkatu.

The stands at Think Corner are located at street level.

Accessible toilets are located on the floors above and below the entrance. Both can be accessed by lift.

Further information on the accessibility of the space is available in the service map for the Capital Region.

Learning Centre Aleksandria is located at Fabianinkatu 28, 00014 Helsinki.

An accessible entrance is located in the inner courtyard of the building. There is also an accessible indoor route to Aleksandria from Kaisa House.

The stands at Aleksandria are located at street level.

An accessible toilet is located on the same floor as the main entrance.

Further information on the accessibility of the premises is available on the University’s website and in the service map for the Capital Region.

Kaisa House is located at Fabianinkatu 30, 00100 Helsinki.

The main entrance to the building from Fabianinkatu is accessible. You can also enter the building from Kaisaniemenkatu. There are thresholds over 2 cm high at the entrance. The stands are located on the 3rd floor, which can be accessed by lift from the Kaisaniemenkatu entrance.

The stands at Kaisa House are located on the 3rd floor, which is at street level in relation to Fabianinkatu.

An accessible toilet is located on the right when entering through the Fabianinkatu entrance.

There is an accessible indoor route to Kaisa House from Aleksandria.

Further information on the accessibility of the premises is available on the University’s website and in the service map for the Capital Region.

Fabianinkatu is hilly and features cobblestones. The hill is steep in places, and the area does not have any handrails.

There are stands on the pavements on Fabianinkatu. The pavement on both sides of the street is less than 1,500 mm wide in places. The pavement on both sides of the street is primarily made of cobblestone or uneven tiles.

During rain, the street areas may be slippery.

A lot of people will be participating in the event, and indoor areas in particular will be crowded. Due to the number of people present, the event area will also be noisy. The cross streets in the outdoor area will be quieter and can provide an opportunity to retreat from the commotion.

Music played at the event can be loud. The indoor spaces may feature bright lights and strong smells.

There is no separately reserved silent room to retreat to in the event area. On the City Centre campus, you can use the University’s general prayer and meditation room in Kaisa House (at Fabianinkatu 30, 00100 Helsinki). The space is located in room 4058a on the fourth floor.

The buildings in the area have their own fixed signs. We also have printed guides and maps for the event available in the area.

Further information on the accessibility of the event area will be provided by request. You can contact us by sending email to kulttuuri@hyy.fi.