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A round-up of our events in Lappeenranta BEAUTY DAY GAMES DAY FOR KIDS Women love getting pampered and so do our Neighbourhood Mothers! On Kauneuspäivä, the official Beauty Day, 22nd.April, our ladies in Lappeenranta celebrated their sisterhood by sharing tips and giving lots of advice about different kinds of makeup and massage techniques. There was a play date just for kids! On 13th May, the kids got to experience playing traditional Finnish games along with a few cultural activities. The fun races and games which the kids absolutely loved included - the hobby- horse race, balloons, giant soap bubbles, fire truck, police car, to name a few. SALVADORIAN FOOD DAY ICE-SKATING CLASSES On 25th. September, Chef Aracely Figueroa introduced our Neighbourhood Mothers to Salvadorian cuisine. Preparing special Salvadorian delicacies and dining together made this event special and interesting. Ekaterina, our Neighbourhood Mother, has been conducting an ongoing set of ice-skating classes that began in summer. MATTI VANHANEN’S VISIT In October, the former Prime Minister of Finland, Matti Vanhanen, visited Me- Talo in Lappeenranta. Matti Vanhanen discussed the importance of women’s participation in politics and integration processes with our team of Neighbourhood Mothers.