News & Events
On this page you can read all the latest news on The Queen of Hearts and the Royal Family. Also, upcoming events are listed below.
 The Queen of Hearts 2012
- International Beauty Contest and Valentine's Day Celebration
February 11, 2012
 The Queen of Hearts 2012
Saturday 11.2.2012
from 20:00 hours
The Circus
Salomonkatu 1-3, Helsinki
Tickets 8 euros (incl. afterparty Platinum Status)
Age limit 18
The Queen of Hearts 2012 will take place on Saturday 11.2. at The Circus events centre right in the heart of Helsinki City. At the event, we will also take a kick start to Valentine’s Day, or Friendship Day as we call it in Finland, and celebrate global friendship and unity.
This year’s finalists have their roots in Russia, Estonia, Portugal, Vietnam, Kosovo, Malawi, Nigeria, Iraq - and Finland, of course. One of our Queen Candidates even has some Sámi blood in her. During the talent outing, each of the candidates gets a chance to showcase her own culture and expertise.
The winner of the contest is chosen by a panel of judges representing Finland’s front row celebrities, including Jani Toivola and Fatbardhe Hetemaj. The audience also gets to vote for their favourite. Come and show support your favourite Queen Candidate!
In addition to the contest, the night will also bring you aerial dance and acrobatics, Arabic dance as well as musical performances by Estonian and Indonesian artists.
And what’s more, the same ticket will give you entrance to the official after party Platinum Status - the most glamorous and international club event in town, taking over The Circus right after the Queen has been crowned.
Like our Facebook page
- For each fan we donate 1 euro to Umoja Centre in Tanzania
December 1 - December 31, 2011
The season of giving is here! The Queen of Hearts will donate 1 euro for each of our Facebook fans to Umoja Youth Centre in Tanzania. Visit our FB page and click “Like” at the top of the page – and tell your friends to do the same!
Here’s how it works:
1) Go to www.facebook.com/
qhbeautycontest
2) Click the “Like” button at the top of the Facebook page
3) Share the link with your friends and repost the message on your Wall
At the end of December, we will donate 1 euro to Umoja Youth Centre for each person who has "liked" the Facebook page. With just one click, you can help Tanzanian kids have a chance at a better life!
Night of Kind Hearts
- Cultural performances and international food court
December 10
Night of Kind Hearts
Sat 10.12.2011, 18:00-21:00
International Cultural Centre Caisa
Mikonkatu 17 C, Helsinki
FREE ENTRANCE
Cultural performances from all over the world: music, dance, drama and much much more! Exotic foods from different countries!
Performances by
♥ Elizabeth Rokala (Tanzania)
♥ Kingfar Sungsook (Thailand)
♥ Karina Pavlova (Russia)
♥ Richie Gaa-Saunalammi (Philippines)
♥ Samantha Muluka (Kenya)
♥ Indonesian dance group
♥ Pacunet drama group
The host for the evening is Gaëlle Le Vu –The Queen of Hearts 2011.
At the international food court you can get a taste of foods from different countries - All profits will go to Umoja youth centre in Tanzania and Circolo degli Italiani in Finlandia.
Are You The Queen of Hearts 2012? - Register now!
October 17 - December 31, 2011
The Queen of Hearts 2012 will be organised on Saturday 11 February 2012 in Helsinki. We welcome all international women in Finland to take part in the contest.
Registration period is 17 October - 31 December 2011. Winners will receive cash and product prizes: cosmetics, hair products, jewellery and much much more. And what's best, nobody will go home empty-handed!
If you are at least 18 years old, you have a good reputation and you think you've got what it takes to represent international women in Finland, hurry up and register now - you could be The Queen of Hearts 2012!
New Facebook page opened!
October 3, 2011
We have opened a new Facebook fan page for The Queen of Hearts:
www.faceboook.com/qhbeautycontest
If you like what you see and want to receive updates about the project in your FB news feed, simply click the "Like" button on our new page and help us spread the word by recommending the page to your friends!
The old group will no longer function soon due to changes in Facebook.
International Women's Meeting with The Queen of Hearts 2011
April 1, 2011
International Women's Meeting
Friday 1.4.2011, 18:00-20:00
Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki)
The winner of The Queen of Hearts 2011 Gaëlle Le Vu from France will discuss her journey to empowerment through Finland and pole dancing. Join us for a discussion in a relaxed atmosphere!
The session is part of Women to Women meetings for international women organised by POWWE'R ry. Meetings take place every first Friday of the month. Participation is free of charge but registration is required.
Register for the meeting by sending email to powwer@powwer.org
The Queen of Hearts 2011 has been crowned!
February 12, 2011
The contest was organised on Saturday 12 February 2011 at Helsinki Club in the heart of Helsinki city centre.
Gaëlle Le Vu from France was crowned the winner. Karina Pavlova from Russia came second and the third place went to Moffi Henriette from Cameroon.
Windi Muziasari from Indonesia was voted as the audience favourite and Elena Lezhneva from Russia won a special prize from Cime Hair Design for her amazing attitude throughout the contest.
We would like to thank all the candidates, sponsors, performers and of course the audience for making The Queen of Hearts 2011 a success.
Registrations for The Queen of Hearts 2011 have closed
- Queen Candidates will be announced in January
Registrations for The Queen of Hearts 2011 have closed. This year, we received an amazing number of registrations from amazing and talented women from all over the world.
Queen Candidates for 2011 will be announced at the beginning of January after interviews and casting.
Stay tuned for more info on the Candidates and the event!
Season's Greetings from The Queen of Hearts!
December 22, 2010
We would like to thank all our fans, supporters and partners for the past year. At the same time, we are already looking into the future and getting ready for The Queen of Hearts 2011 coming up in February.
Registrations for the contest are open on our website until 31 December 2010. After the New Year, we will be contacting all applicants with more information. Sign up now and you could the one to take home the sash, the cash and the crown - not to mention a fabulous selection of product prizes from our sponsors!
Have a happy holiday season!
Register for The Queen of Hearts 2011 now!
October 1 - December 31, 2010
We welcome all international women in Finland to take part in the contest. You can register as a contestant on this website. Registration period is October 1 - December 31, 2010. Contestants must be at least 18 years old. Registrations take place online on this website
Mirfat's Photo Report from Hiari Orphanage Now on The Royal Diary
August 26, 2010
Read Mirfat's report from her visit toHiari Orpanage Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she travelled to make a donation on beds, mattresses, bed sheets and mosquito nets purchased with the money raised in The Queen of Hearts Development Initiative!
Woman to Woman
- Open Meetings for International Women
September 3 — December 3, 2010
Open meetings for international women every first Friday of the month 18:00-20:00 hrs at Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki). Participation is free of charge. You can register for one or more sessions by sending email to powwer(at)powwer.org
Women and violence
– Dealing with different emotions and life situations
Friday 3.9.2010, 18:00-20:00
Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki)
Tanja Harju from Maria-Akatemia's MaSu project talks about her work with women and violence. Sometimes women can end up hurting the ones close to them. Discussion on life management and emotions related to different situations.
The Queen of Hearts
– Representing International Women in Finland
Friday 1.10.2010, 18:00-20:00
Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki)
Winner of The Queen of Hearts international beauty contest Elizabeth Rokala talks about her experience in representing international women. Registration period for The Queen of Hearts 2011 opens. Ethnic snacks will be served and participants get to enjoy a bit of pampering.
Women and Business
– Turning Potential into Profit
Friday 5.11.2010, 18:00-20:00
Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki)
Nontharos Kiatwisanchai talks about her experience as a business owner and discussed how she started her own company, Absolute Trade. Discussion on business ideas and advice on how to realise them.'
Season's Celebration for International Women
Friday 3.12.2010, 18:00-20:00
Pasilan Asukastalo (Topparikuja 2, Helsinki)
Welcome to a bring-a-dish party where we enjoy food from different countries, music and good company! Discussion on season's traditions in different parts of the world.
The Queen of Hearts Development Initiative
– Lisa and Mirfat in Tanzania
July, 2010
Two members of the Royal Family, Lisa and Mirfat, will be travelling to Tanzania in July.
Lisa will visit Umoja youth centre in her home town Arusha to plan future cooperation with them. The centre offers free education to young people between the ages 14 and 26 years that come from a background of extreme poverty often coupled with other issues such as alcoholism, domestic violence and broken families.
Mirfat will be visiting Hiari Orphanage Centre to deliver the beds, blankets, mattresses and mosquito nets bought with the money raised in The Queen of Hearts and POWWE’R charity activities in 2009.
Photo reports of both visits will be published online in August.
The Queen of Hearts 2010 winner Lisa on SuomiTV
May 20, 2010
You can see The Queen of Hearts 2010 winner Elizabeth Rokala on Patafonia cooking show. Remember to tune in to SuomiTV to see what Tanzanian delicacies Lisa prepares:
Thursday 20.5. at 18:05
Friday 21.5. at 16:30 (rerun)
Saturday 22.5. at 10:00 (rerun)
The Royal Diary
- Official Blog for The Queen of Hearts
Check out The Royal Diary - A blog where Queen Lisa shares news and updates on The Queen of Hearts projects and issues concerning international women.
Join in the discussion, your comments are warmly welcome!
The Queen of Hearts 2010 has been crowned!
The Queen of Hearts 2010 was celebrated on Saturday 13 February at restaurant Virgin Oil in Helsinki, Finland.
Eight amazing international women took centre stage to compete for the coveted crown. This year winner is Elizabeth Rokala from Tanzania. Second place went to Anna Tkacheva from Russia and Gulsana Koomanova from Kyrgyzstan came third.
The night also featured performances by African Flavour dancers, Soila and Yasser Sarría from Baila Baila as well as singer/songwriter Katrin Johansson.
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