BYE_2 Once upon a time in Macedonia

In the Stambul Ataturk Intl.Airport

This summer, in June and July, immediately  after the summer exam sessions, in Macedonia- at the  picturesque shores of Lake Ohrid, near the Ohrid city  by the International Union “The United young pharmacists” within the framework of the “Europe pharmacologist Students Association” was held '' Bike Your

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Environment 2'' environmental program.

There were participating delegations from 7 Europe Council member  countries each by 5 members: Armenia, Macedonia, Serbia, Lithuania, Hungary, Spain, Croatia. Our country was represented by us – by the students of faculty pharmacy . There were organized  interactive games and lessons, which discussed the proper use of natural resources , environmentally-friendly transport and other environmental issues, as well as organized a bicycle parade – as a "green letter " for humanity. Though of all this, along with the heavy syllabus we have also relaxed  at the beach.

Presenting armenian national dishes

Group photo

     The town had a wonderful nature and ecological sustainability, which was not damaged by the intervention of human factor, and seems it was the evidence of our theoretical discussions. Each group was representing their country , their culture, the nature of their economical and political situations, regional issues. We were trying to understand the similarities and differences. Evenings were consecrated to present the national dishes, dances, songs, games and more. Europeans were shocked of our national dance "Fortress" (which was demonstrated through the video) and also they were pleased of the taste of  our dishes , they tried to sing our songs and expressed desire to visit to the country one day. We tried to present the best positive aspects and to do the possible  to generate interest to our country .

Bike Parade

  After recognizing all the participants , we realized, that despite of the many differences, we all have the same problems. Even though this was our first experience of  international communication, we did the possible to have successful overcome in each task. We had ten amazing days, when we had developed some skills , made new friends , acquainted with their lifestyle and culture. We also changed many things in our ideology and  began to love our country more.

                                                                                                         

                                By AReg Galstyan