Celebrating Swedish Midsummer and 4th of July: in the heart of Seoul

Last weeks we’ve been quite busy with, party-time ;) It started with the most appreciated Swedish celebration, Mid-summer. The small Swedish group living on Youngsan Base was invited to Stefan and Monika Månsson. They had prepared a wonderful Swedish buffet, with all the “must” regarding mid-summer food. We even had a small mid-summer tree and of cause some schnapps and traditional songs.

Yes the midsummer tree is wonderful, thank you Per and Allan!

 

Salmon, herring, fresh potatos, äggs & caviar, Janssons temptation, Swedish meatballs and more .......................................

A little bit of Sweden in "little America" in the heart of Seoul.

A week later we had the American National Day, hundreds of guests were invited to the US Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the 235^th Independent Day. Next day lot’s of fireworks and on the actual day we were attending the reception of Admiral Gumataotao at the Dragon Hill Loge (the hotel on base). Dress code: red-white-blue J   Think several of you recognize my outfit………

Anders together with "The Statue of Liberty & Uncle Sam"

Youth quire singing the National Hymn

 

On Anders' request a picture he took :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red-White and Blue...................