Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/05/05
By: Shih Hsiu-chuan 

Taipei, May 5 (CNA) The 2018 Europe Fair kicked off Saturday in Taipei showcasing European culture, cuisine, food and beverages, interactive games, as well as on-site live performances as part of worldwide celebrations for Europe Day on May 9.

Addressing the event attended by European diplomatic dignitaries, European Union (EU) representative to Taiwan Madeleine Majorenko said it provides an opportunity to bring Europe to Taiwan and Taiwan to Europe.

“Whether you come (to the EU) as tourists, students, or maybe to work one day, you are most welcome,” said Majorenko, the head of the European Economic and Trade Office (EETO) in Taipei. “Europe will always welcome you with open arms.”

Europe Day is observed on May 9 every year to mark the anniversary of the Schuman declaration, a speech delivered by then French foreign minister Robert Schuman in 1950 that led to the creation of what is now the EU.    [FULL  STORY]