We extend our deepest gratitude to Stromma for opening their doors and hosting this memorable evening, complete with songs, candlelight, a Lucia performance by the Swedish Festivities Choir and a Christmas raffle. We would also like to thank our patron member IKEA for sponsoring with mulled wine and gingerbread, making it a true Lucia Celebration.
It was amazing to end this year with the Young Professionals before we all head off for the holidays and a big congratulations to all the winners of the Christmas Raffle.
From all of us at the Young Professionals, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
About the Swedish Lucia Tradition: The annual candlelit Lucia procession on December 13 is one of Sweden’s most beautiful and cherished traditions. Boys and girls dressed in long white gowns sing together in a harmonious celebration of light in the midst of winter’s darkness.
According to tradition, Lucia wears “light in her hair,” symbolised by a crown of candles, while her handmaidens also hold candles. The star boys, dressed in white, carry stars on sticks and wear tall, pointed paper hats — together creating a glowing and unforgettable procession.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Stromma Headquarters
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The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all participants for contributing to the success of the Swedish Chamber Patron Dinner on November 22, 2016. We cordially thank H.E. Ambassador of Sweden and Honorary Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mr. Per Holmström for hosting the Patron Dinner 2016 and Mr. Jeroen van der Veer, ING Keynote speaker and Honorary Guest, for sharing his experiences and introducing the Round Table discussions.
