Matinee Lecture -Finland Mar.25,2008

Feel Finland .

Mme. Christine Sitanggan-Seilonen, spouse of the Representative of Finland in Taiwan, gave a speech on 25th of March on “Speaking about Finland”

The standard of Finland’s education is peerless in the whole world. Their students’ capacities in science, mathematics and reading are equally leading internationally.

　　　　　　　Remarks made by Mme.
　　　　　　　　　Chih-Hsuan Li Hou:

Ever since we launched the Martinee lecture program last summer, we have received positive feedback from the ladies of the Diplomatic Corps.We are happy to announce that three ladies have scheduled their presentations already, with Mme. Christine Sitanggang- Seilonen taking the lead. In her one-hour long talk, there will be a power- point presentation about Finland in general, the people, and its mentality; she will explain the reasons why this relatively unknown Nordic country has become so successful in the educational field.

Did you know that Nokia of Finland, the undisputed world leader in mobile phones, started as a company making pulp, paper, and rubber boots? Now it is connecting people all around the world. What else would you expect from a country recognized as the land of Santa Claus? Want to learn more facts about Finland? Please do come and join us!