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Expat women learn about Pakistan

Corona North, a group of expats comprising mostly non- working womenliving in the North of the island, met in a local hotel yesterday withthe 30- plus members present discussing upcoming events and ongoing projects.

The monthly gathering invites a localspeaker to talk to the members – I was the “ guinea- pig” yesterday andwas delighted to talk about my home country, Pakistan, and how it gotmore than its fair share of bad press inland and internationally.Working for NEWSNOW and life in Mauritius during my five months herewere also touched on.

The group is meeting onFriday at La Suffren Hotel after sunset to enjoy happy hour and alesson and demonstration in Salsa from choreographer and dance pro,George Jacob, who also runs the Dancing in the City studio in PortLouis.

Members of the group take part in severalhealthy and creative activities including volunteer work at localschools, tours of the island and a “ cleanliness” drive organised lastmonth. The blogs on their website also contains valuable advice andinformation posted by members.

Corona North isaffiliated to international non- profit organisation Corona Worldwidewhich has its headquarters in London. Its members reside in 100countries around the world.

The organisation helpsnewcomers acclimatise, foster relations with the local population,raise funds for charities and conduct creative activities.

Link to the corona club website: http://www.coronaworldwide.org/node/8