Porthan Day Parade 2026

TYYs official anniversary is celebrated on Porthan Day on monday 9 November!

Henrik Gabriel Porthan was a well-known and appreciated scholar of humanistic studies in the 18th century Finland. His great importance to Finnish cultural history is still acknowledged. Due to his heritage, Porthan Day on 9 November was also chosen as an official anniversary day of The Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY). Porthan Day celebration includes a parade, choir singing and wreath laying at the Porthan Statue.

We wish great attendance in this event that has been a tradition since the beginning of TYY in 1922!

The parade starts at 16.30 from Student House A. The parade makes a stop at H.G. Porthan’s grave in Tuomiokirkontori on the way to the Porthan statue in the Old Great Square.

No separate registration is required to participate in the procession. Participating organisations are requested to bring their organisation's flag, a flag bearer and two heralds. The dress code is dark/neat clothing (appropriate for the weather) and a student cap or teekkari cap.

Program and schedule:

16:30 The procession assembles in front of Student House A
17:00 The procession sets off
17:10 Saluting Porthan's grave
17:20 Programme at the Porthan statue
17:30 Programme ends

17:30 - 18:00 Participants of the Celebratory meeting move to the Town Hall
18:15 Student Union Council Celebratory meeting @Turku Old Town Hall

Welcome to the Parade!

For questions and concerns, contact TYY's Event Producer: tyy-tapahtumatuottaja@utu.fi