In his own home of the British Ambassador’s Residence – Ambassador Paul Fox presented UNICEF’s latest charity initiative, thanks to which Hungarian children can now also receive personalized letter packages from the British’s favorite teddy bear, Paddington, Budapest, 26.04.2024. – Although not in London, but in Budapest, UNICEF Hungary’s latest charity campaign began with an unadulterated British tea party, in which the the world-famous Paddington teddy bears the main role, who sends new letters to the children every month, in which they can learn about exotic countries and even help their friends who have a difficult fate. From now on, there is reason for the little children to wait for the postman, who every month brings a package with their full name from the famous teddy bear. These children whose families join the organization’s regularly support community. The British Embassy, the British Council, Szente Vajk – the Hungarian voice of Paddington. Q.: “Paddington’s teddy bear heritage is deeply rooted in British culture, and for more than 65 years, he has been a role model of kindness and acceptance, and his adventures continue to inspire children around the world to this day,” said Paul Fox, British Ambassador to Hungary.
Paddington is optimistic, helpful, curious and sensitive to the world and, by the way, despite his Peruvian origin, he writes and speaks in beautiful British English language. The goal of UNICEF’s funnest campaign is Hungarian in addition to entertaining children – education, sensitization, presentation of other cultures and, of course giving assistance. The letter series provides a year-round family experience, during which 12 children and adults can get to know different countries (e.g. Indonesia, Cambodia, Jordan, Syria, Venezuela, Burkina Faso) together.
The little “world travelers” sends playful tasks, a travel diary, a world map, stickers, postcards and information cards in the packages, which are also excellent for language learning. The monthly fee for the Paddington adventure is also a regular donation, which amount is automatically received by UNICEF every month. With this predictable support, subscribers enable the organization to provide continuous assistance to the most vulnerable children on earth.
The tea party was pretty much as being in the UK along with bits of sandwiches, yummy sweeties that melt-in-your-mouth – scones with cream and jam. original jams from UK and Hungarian Tesco which provided them on the spot. The timing was between 4 to 5 p.m.
Just alittle reminder …The ceremonial taking of afternoon tea has been a British tradition for over 200 years. In a time when people only ate twice a day. Happend in the 7th century the hungry Duchess of Bedford requested “something” to munch” to counteract the ‘sinking feeling’ she felt during the late afternoon while waiting for dinner. Her request was met with an afternoon fortification comprising a pot of tea and a light snack taken privately in her boudoir. The afternoon afair in the 19th-century high-society were invited to Woburn Abbey, where tea was taken in the company of friends. Later, when the duchess returned to London, this practice continued as an invitation for “tea and a walking in the fields”.
Recommended to Hungarian readers … “If you would like to register for Paddington’s special adventures for your child, may do so here: http://www.unicef.hu/paddington – make your child’s day with receiving a gift package brought by the postman that stands their name.
Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter
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