Academic medals and
the KY ribbon

Academic medals of honour are also mentioned in the invitation to the Annual Ball. These include the ribbons and symbols of both national and foreign student organizations as well as also symbols awarded by the state.

In KY’s Annual Ball, it is a tradition to wear the orange-green KY ribbon. They can be bought from KY's office. The ribbon can be used in two ways: as a long sash going down from the right shoulder over holder’s chest down to the left or as a folded rosette on the right side of the front of the dress.

According to tradition the ribbon may not touch its carrier’s skin, which is why an evening dress is usually combined with the rosette. Regardless of the way of use, the green color of the ribbon should always face the ground as it reflects the soil.

If you choose to wear more than one ribbon, it’s good to keep in mind that AYY’s purple and silver ribbon should be the uppermost ribbon or rosette. AYY members can purchase the Student Union’s ribbon from AYY’s Otaniemi Services Office.

You can watch a tutorial on folding a rosette below.