Trying Swedish Sweets
The children at Peduli Anak Preschool received a sweet surprise from Irma, one of our former volunteers who has since returned to Sweden. Although she is no longer in Lombok, Irma still remembers the children and sent them a selection of sweets from her home country to try.
It was a chance for the children to discover flavours they may never have tasted before. Some sweets were sweet, others sour, salty, or bitter, while a few had very little flavour at all. They also discovered some vegan options among the selection.
Exploring Different Flavours
Curious to find out what each sweet tasted like, the children began trying them one by one. Some quickly found their favourites, while others made funny faces when they tasted something they didn’t particularly enjoy.
One of the most unusual sweets was a black monkey-shaped candy with a very strong salty flavour. It was quite different from the sweets the children were used to, and not everyone was a fan!
Zwina’s Favourite Sweets
After trying several different kinds, Zwina had already picked her favourites. She wasn’t too keen on the black monkey-shaped candy and much preferred the blue and pink ones.
“I don’t like the black monkey candy. It tastes weird! I like the blue and pink ones best because they’re sweet and sour!” — Zwina.
As it turned out, everyone had their own preferences. Some enjoyed the sweeter flavours, others preferred the sour ones, and a few decided they didn’t want to try certain sweets again. These different reactions made the tasting session even more fun.
Trying treats from another country was a new experience for the children. Along the way, they got to explore different flavours and discover which ones they liked best.
Thank you, Irma, for remembering the children and sending such a lovely surprise all the way from Sweden. Your thoughtful gift brought plenty of curiosity, smiles, and happy moments to our preschool children!
