COSTA RICA, EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016



COSTA RICA – EXPLORING THE UNKNOWN – FRIDAY APRIL 29TH, 8PM.

We are pleased to present a talk on Friday April 29th on the fascinating Central American country of Costa Rica. The event will take place in the Yeats Building, Sligo at 8pm.

The talk will be in English, and will be by Costa Rican native and Strandhill resident Maritza Loaiza. Maritza will tell us about the culture and food of her home country, as well as about the rich natural resources of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is a unique place. It was officially ranked the Greenest Country in the World in 2009, and it is known for putting a lot of emphasis on environmental protection. It also has the second highest life expectancy in the Americas and its health system has been rated better than many more wealthy countries. As many people know, it is also a country without an army, which it abolished in 1949.

After the talk attendees will have an opportunity to sample some Costa Rican food that Maritza will prepare, and there will also be a glass of wine for everyone to enjoy. Entry is €5 or €3 for students or the unwaged. All are welcome.
COSTA RICA – UNA EXPLORACIÓN A LO DESCONOCIDO

Nos complace presentar una charla sobre el fascinante país centro-americano, Costa Rica. El evento tendrá lugar en el Yeats Building, el viernes 29 de abril. Empieza a las 8 de la tarde.

La charla será en inglés, pero con introducción y resumen en español. Nativa de Costa Rica y habitante de Strandhill, Maritza Loaiza nos hablará sobre la cultura y la comida de su país natal, además de los ricos recursos naturales de Costa Rica.

Costa Rica es un lugar único. Fue nombrado como el país más respetuoso con el medio ambiente del planeta en 2009, y es conocido como un país que valora su naturaleza. También es el segundo país en América con mayor esperanza de vida, y su sistema sanitario es reconocido como uno de los mejores del continente americano. Además, no tiene ejército, lo disolvió en 1949.

Después de la presentación los asistentes van a tener la oportunidad de probar comida costarricense que Maritza va a preparar. También vamos a poder disfrutar de un buen vino español. Las entradas son €5 o €3 para parados o estudiantes.


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