The Wellington Branch of the Country Women’s Association recently celebrated International Day by focusing on Mongolia, its country of study.
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Among the celebrations were a bright, colourful display of posters from local schools and talks by four guest speakers.
The speakers were branch international officer Joan Snelson, branch secretary Bev Cameron, branch publicity officer Helen Norris and Jenny Kline.
Bev Cameron had taken school children on an excursion to Mongolia.
Helen Norris spoke on some aspects of the clothing worn in Mongolia.
Jenny Kline had lived in Mongolia for several years.
In the background a DVD was shown with the story of a Mongolian family and their dog. The afternoon concluded with a tea with a Mongolian influence.
CWA members study a different country each year, learning the social, economic and political aspects of that country.
