{"id":7594,"date":"2026-11-03T12:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/finland-offers-all-expenses-paid-trip-for-singles-in-2027-how-to-apply\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T12:15:48","slug":"finland-offers-all-expenses-paid-trip-for-singles-in-2027-how-to-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/finland-offers-all-expenses-paid-trip-for-singles-in-2027-how-to-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Finland offers all-expenses-paid trip for singles in 2027 \u2013 How to apply"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finland is offering all-expenses-paid trips to 16 international singles for a four-day experience featuring blind dates, sightseeing and culinary activities in February 2027.<\/p>\n

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The initiative, called Finnish Dinner Date, is being organised by Visit Finland, the country\u2019s tourism board, as part of efforts to promote Finnish cuisine and attract international visitors.<\/p>\n

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The selected participants will travel to either Helsinki, the Finnish capital, or Tampere between February 9 and 19, 2027.<\/p>\n

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Eight winners will be assigned to each city, where they will take part in a series of cultural and culinary experiences, including outdoor activities, sauna visits, sightseeing and group dinners with local Finnish singles.<\/p>\n

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The highlight of the programme will be a group dinner where each group of eight international visitors will be joined by two Finnish singles for a special dining experience.<\/p>\n

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The meals will feature tasting menus developed by leading Finnish chefs.<\/p>\n

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In Helsinki, the menu will be prepared by Adele Kinnunen, head chef of Caf\u00e9 Savoy, who has also appeared on Finland\u2019s MasterChef Professionals.<\/p>\n

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In the Tampere region, the menu will be developed by Henry Tikkanen, the restaurateur behind G\u00f6sta, who has represented Finland at the international Bocuse d\u2019Or culinary competition.<\/p>\n

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Visit Finland will cover the winners\u2019 round-trip flights, accommodation in private rooms, meals and scheduled activities throughout the four-day experience.<\/p>\n

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However, participants will not be allowed to choose their preferred destination, as the tourism board will assign winners to either Helsinki or Tampere.<\/p>\n

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Despite being promoted as a blind-dating experience, the initiative does not involve a formal matchmaking service or guarantee romantic relationships. Instead, it is designed to bring international visitors and local singles together through shared meals and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n

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The campaign was inspired by a Finnish grocery shopping trend known as sinkkukori<\/em>, meaning single basket, in which shoppers use pink baskets at selected supermarkets to indicate that they are single and open to meeting people.<\/p>\n

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The trend gained attention on social media, prompting Visit Finland to adapt the idea into an international tourism campaign.<\/p>\n

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According to Heli Jimenez, senior director of international marketing at Business Finland, the initiative is an opportunity to introduce visitors to the country\u2019s food culture.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFood brings Finns together, and now we are inviting travellers to join us in a truly one-of-a-kind way,\u201d she said in an October 20 announcement.<\/p>\n

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How to apply for Finland\u2019s free trip<\/h2>\n

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Applications are open to single people aged 18 and above from around the world, except Finnish citizens and residents.<\/p>\n

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Interested applicants are required to complete a two-step application process.<\/p>\n

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First, they must record a video in English answering the question: \u201cWhat would you serve on a dinner date, and why?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Applicants must then publish the video on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube using the hashtag #FinnishDinnerDate and tag Visit Finland\u2019s official account on the platform.<\/p>\n

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The relevant accounts are @ourfinland on Instagram, @visitfinland.com on TikTok and @VisitFinland on YouTube.<\/p>\n

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While entries on Instagram and TikTok must be publicly accessible, applicants using YouTube can upload their videos as unlisted, allowing only people with the link to view them.<\/p>\n

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After uploading the video, applicants must complete the official online application form and include a link to their submission.<\/p>\n

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A panel of judges will assess entries based on creativity, authenticity and how personally applicants respond to the question.<\/p>\n

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Visit Finland is also seeking participants from different countries, age groups and backgrounds. Applicants are expected to use original video footage and audio featuring themselves.<\/p>\n

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Applications close on November 10, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. Finnish time.<\/p>\n

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The 16 successful applicants will be contacted individually, while the public announcement of winners is scheduled for December 1, 2026, on Visit Finland\u2019s Instagram and TikTok accounts.<\/p>\n

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Selected participants must respond within 48 hours of the public announcement to confirm their places, or the organisers may offer the opportunity to other applicants.<\/p>\n

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