St. Patty's Day in Tampere calls for another HEEM international potluck! So, 14 of my classmates and a few other friends gathered for a convival evening of green curry (Thailand), lemon rice (India), fried rice (Vietnam & Taiwan), vegetable soup (USA), ginger chicken (Thailand) and many other satiating dishes...oh and I can't forget the VEGEMITE toast (from our local Australian who rides kangaroos back home!) There was not just excellent food but also entertainment, our local Brazilian and Pakistani danced the Irish jig for us while others started a free hug campaign and apparently the paparazzi was present because the camera flashes just kept lighting up the room.We also took
this opportunity to thank our Finnish tutors who have been instrumental in welcoming us to this benevolent country. When we arrived, they helped us register for classes, find our way around campus/Tampere, track down lost luggage, grab our keys from the housing department, and shared their culture with us and they continue to be resourceful. The best part...they are Finnish students! You can read more about this "international office best practice" on the hedda blog.
2 comments:
I've heard about vegamite. How did it taste? Is it used like butter or peanut butter? Looks like fun and good eats was had by all. Thanks to your Finnish tutors. Sounds like they were a "hit"!!!!
Oh mom, I will have to bring you some Vegemite the next time I'm home. Or, your little baby son can probably hook you up...as he lived in Australia and that is where the magic is made.
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