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The last trip to Saint Barth by a political delegation from Piteå, Sweden, was in 2018. In between, there was Covid, territorial and presidential elections, the arrival of artificial intelligence in our lives... And Patric Lundström's appointment as mayor of the Swedish municipality. The mayor is currently visiting the island to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the twinning of the two communities, which takes place from November 7 to 9. Numerous celebrations are planned.
Patric Lundström, who is discovering Saint Barth for the first time, is enthusiastic. I can't wait to discover the territory and learn more about your local traditions," confided the mayor on Tuesday November 4. I'm also looking forward to taking part in the Piteå Day celebrations, with a highlight being the wreath-laying ceremony at the Swedish cemetery. "The mayor also looks forward to visiting the Select bar, founded in 1949 by Marius Stakelborough.
The trip is also of particular personal significance for the politician: "Axel Bogren, who was mayor of Piteå when the twinning arrangement was set up in 1978, never had the chance to visit Saint Barthelemy. He left us before he could. Today, I'm married to his granddaughter, Frida Bogren. So this is all very significant. "
A partnership between French and Swedish firefighters
"Since 2018, we've continued to strengthen our ties, through the construction of the Scandinavian house at the foot of the Gustavia lighthouse, for example," Patric Lundström explains. Although he does not yet know exactly what topics will be raised in discussions with President Xavier Lédée, the Swedish repLédée, the Swedish representative believes they will address the values that unite the two communities, as well as the differences that make them unique.
He is accompanied by a representative of the Piteå fire department. "We are in the process of initiating a collaboration between our fire and rescue service and yours, the STIS", he informs. A way for Saint Barth and the Swedish town to continue to develop the twinning and its benefits.
Patric Lundström may also take part in the Gustavialoppet. "Although I'd rather walk it than run it! "concludes the mayor with a smile.
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Piteå Day program Friday, November 7th Saturday November 8th Sunday, November 9th In front of the Wall House (Gustavia) At the Swedish House (to the right of the dispensary) The duo, Eléonore Billy on Nyckelharpa and Martin Coudroy on diatonic accordion, will perform "Le Merveilleux voyage de Nils Holgersson" (The Wonderful Journey of Nils Holgersson) for young audiences at the Colombier school, combining theater and music. |
