PRESS RELEASE – THE Embassy of St. Lucia on R.O.C Taiwan along with the Association of St. Lucian Students in Taiwan welcomed a visiting delegation from St. Lucia that was in Taiwan as special guests for the celebration of Taiwan’s 106th National Day celebration.
The delegation, which comprised Speaker of the House of Assembly, Leonne Theodore-John and President of the Senate, Andy Daniel, along with some 38 St. Lucian students, attended a reception which was held in their honour at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taipei City, Taiwan.
The welcome ceremony took place last Monday and included remarks by Hubert Emmanuel, Ambassador of St. Lucia on R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Keril Victor, President of the Association of St. Lucian Students in Taiwan.
Addresses were also delivered by Theodore-John, who advised students that they should not only set high standards towards their studies but that they should immerse themselves in Taiwan’s culture to gain a more global perspective on life.
Daniel, in his brief remarks, encouraged the students to remain focused on their mission and to recognize the glass as being half full and not half empty. He also encouraged the students to go beyond the first degree before returning to St Lucia.
The delegation also brought up gifts of St. Lucia’s local treats for the students, which they were very happy to receive.
There are currently 74 St. Lucian students studying at various universities in Taiwan.