Our last cultural event was a great success!

by Vincent van Grondelle | Aug 24, 2019 | News

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With many people visiting, our last cultural event was an amazing success. With all our guests we discovered the beauty of Syria, the mysterious Middle Eastern Country! We learned about Syrian culture via a great presentation and we enjoyed its flavorful cuisine.

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