Yesterday we were invited to join a special occasion. We were quests for a traditional Swedish party named Crayfish party (Kräftskiva). This was the first time for me.

Being an expatriat in Belgium, sometimes means participating in interesting events. This was some sort of example, that I will remember.

Our new friends, a Swedish couple Peter and Therese, had organized this party at their home in Waterloo. Many of their colleagues and friends had been gathered at their terrace. The party offer opportunity for families and friends to get together, eat delicious crayfishes and have a fun. It is obligatory to sing, to laugh and to talk a lot during these parties.

This time we didn´t have special lamps and tablecloaths (these are essentials to Crayfish parties that are usually arranged in the late summer).

Instead of that, there were a lot of craysfishes, wine and schnapps (alcohol). We sang traditional Swedish songs during eating those freshwater lobsters (precooked) with good company. The drinks and meal complemented each other perfectly.

The atmosphere was wonderful also. It was a nice experience to enjoy life with our new Swedish friends. They all seemed to have a positive outlook on life.