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SUVA – U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Joseph Cella, read three stories to children and patrons at the Suva Carnegie Library. Beyond spreading Christmas cheer, the holiday story hour encouraged cultural exchange and helped promote literacy for children. Ambassador Cella shared his personal reflections on Christmas and discussed how the holiday is celebrated in the United States.
Ambassador Cella said, “It was a great delight to read some of my new, and old, favorite Christmas stories with these children. Christmas is a time for giving of ourselves, sharing joy, laughter, and peace. A great way to build and fortify relationship and diplomatic bridges with all people is through art and culture – and numerous other mediums, even food! – and literature is one of the most powerful of mediums! The written word elevates the heart and mind, and stirs up the imagination, and is a special way to celebr
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