Lämmönsiirto

general information about the day

Cocktail Event

The Cocktail Event is a more relaxed event held before the main celebration. During the event, invited guests traditionally present their gifts to the Board of the guild celebrating its anniversary. A gift-giving schedule will be sent to all gift-givers in advance, and it should be followed carefully. If you are not participating in the gift-giving, you may arrive at the event at a time that suits you or go directly to the main celebration. As the name suggests, light snacks and drinks are typically served during the Cocktail Event.

Banquet

Arrival

It is polite to arrive at the Banquet on time, although shared transportation from the cocktail reception is often provided. If you arrive late, it is good manners to wait for a suitable moment during a speech or performance to take your seat. Before proceeding to the tables, you may check your seating assignment on the charts located near the entrance of the hall. Upon reaching your seat, it is customary to introduce yourself to the fellow guests seated nearby.  

During the Banquet

The celebration traditionally begins with the arrival of the flags, followed by the song Hyvät ystävät (“Good Friends”). Guests are kindly asked to remain standing until after this. The Banquet is led by the Master of Ceremonies, who at the beginning of the evening will present the program and provide practical information about the venue.

Throughout the evening, guests are expected to follow the guidance of the Master of Ceremonies and the song leaders, and to maintain polite behaviour. During speeches or performances, it is courteous to remain silent and attentive. Guests are also asked to avoid eating or moving around the hall during the program, as unnecessary movement or clattering cutlery can distract from the atmosphere. Good manners are particularly important until the flags have been carried out. After this, the program becomes somewhat more relaxed, although behavior appropriate to the dignity of the occasion should be observed throughout the evening.

When participating in the playful interludes that accompany the songs, guests are reminded to respect the formal nature of the celebration, for example, standing on chairs should always be avoided. You may bring your songbook, which is often passed around among table companions during dessert to write down memories. It is also traditional to fold playful konjakkikorvat (“cognac ears”) from your napkin during dessert.

The anniversary celebration of the PT concludes with academic dances, the most common of which include the Kikapoo, Pas d’Espagne, Polonaise, and Waltz.

The After Party

The Banquet is usually followed by more informal after-parties, which may take place either at the main venue or at a separate location. On the dance floor, you can unwind and release the energy built up during the seated banquet. After parties often feature live music, but there is rarely a formal program. 

Dress code

For Prosessiteekkarit ry’s Annual Ball, the traditional dress code is white tie with academic honors, which means very festive and dignified attire. The dress code includes a tailcoat or a dark suit, or alternatively a full-length evening gown. In addition to academic decorations, from first of May to the end of September the dress code also includes the teekkari cap. While it is recommended to respect the dignity of the celebration by dressing formally, the dress code is not absolute. The greatest breach of etiquette is pointing out someone else’s breach, and the most important thing is to participate..

White tie

The dignified dress code for the Annual Ball, white tie, allows participants to wear a tailcoat, a dark suit, or a full-length evening gown. At the Banquet, a tailcoat is worn with a white vest and patent leather shoes or pumps. The evening gown should be made of formal material, but the style can be freely chosen. Typical footwear includes closed-toe pumps or sandals, and as a handbag, a strapless, delicate evening clutch is used. Traditionally, shoulders have been covered at the beginning of the celebration, for example with a light scarf. Long hair has traditionally been kept up according to the dress code, for example in an updo or some other formal hairstyle.

Academic Decorations

As a Prosessiteekkari, your academic decorations include, among others, AYY’s student union sash and the Teekkari sash, which in a tailcoat are worn under the vest, draped from the right shoulder across the chest to the left hip. With an evening gown, the sashes are worn on the right side of the chest as rosettes. In addition to these, you may simultaneously wear other sashes you have earned, such as a merit sash, a nation’s sash, or a sash from another field of study of yours. The traditional maximum number of sashes is three, and their order is predetermined. The AYY sash is worn above the Teekkari sash and any guild or merit sash. The silver stripe should face downward, both when worn as a sash and when folded into a rosette. Instructions for folding rosettes can be found here. A brooch pin, which can be purchased at most craft stores, can make attaching a rosette easier. When wearing multiple sashes, it is good to check the rules for each sash in advance, as some have specific regulations affecting their placement.

Pins

For Prosessiteekkarit, the membership symbol is the membership pin, which is placed on the left side of the chest. You can purchase the membership pin from the association’s board at the pHuone. Alongside the membership pin, you may also wear pins from other organizations, such as clubs or other associations.

Pictures from left to right: Elsa Kattainen, Elsa Kattainen, Markus Toivonen, Markus Toivonen