Mr Pranab Mukeerji become the first Indian President to cross the Arctic circle and visit Santa Claus's official home in Rovaniemi in Finland. on October 16.
The President ,accompanied by his daughter Sharmistha, was warmly greeted by Santa as they spent with host of activities . including meeting Santa's elves, watching rein deers and crossing the Arctic circle.
Later he received a certificate for crossing the Arctic circle.
The president was received by Mayor Esko Lotvonen, chairman of city council Heikki Autto and managing Director for the Arctic circle Jarmo Kariniemi.
Crossing the Arctic circle is a highly popular ritual among tourists visiting the Santa Claus village across the world.
President was greeted by elves at Santa 's office,which was covered in light snow.
Rovanimi was located on the Arctic circle at 66.5degree north latitude.This latitude marks the southern boundary of Arctic region.It is known for sunless winter days and night less summer days.
Santa operates from his office housed in the same village , where visitors can meet him through out the year and ask him to grant their wishes.
The President arrived in Finland on Tuesday. for an official visit.He was received by Secretary of state Peter Stenlund at the airport in Helsinki.
India and Finland signed 19 pacts on government-to government business-to business
as well as Institution -to Institution level in fields of energy,education,fishing, and science and technology during the President Mukerjee's visit to Finland.
President had traveled to Finland as commerce Minister in 1993.
President has since returned to India.
ARCTIC CIRCLE
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The President ,accompanied by his daughter Sharmistha, was warmly greeted by Santa as they spent with host of activities . including meeting Santa's elves, watching rein deers and crossing the Arctic circle.
Later he received a certificate for crossing the Arctic circle.
The president was received by Mayor Esko Lotvonen, chairman of city council Heikki Autto and managing Director for the Arctic circle Jarmo Kariniemi.
Crossing the Arctic circle is a highly popular ritual among tourists visiting the Santa Claus village across the world.
President was greeted by elves at Santa 's office,which was covered in light snow.
Rovanimi was located on the Arctic circle at 66.5degree north latitude.This latitude marks the southern boundary of Arctic region.It is known for sunless winter days and night less summer days.
Santa operates from his office housed in the same village , where visitors can meet him through out the year and ask him to grant their wishes.
The President arrived in Finland on Tuesday. for an official visit.He was received by Secretary of state Peter Stenlund at the airport in Helsinki.
India and Finland signed 19 pacts on government-to government business-to business
as well as Institution -to Institution level in fields of energy,education,fishing, and science and technology during the President Mukerjee's visit to Finland.
President had traveled to Finland as commerce Minister in 1993.
President has since returned to India.
ARCTIC CIRCLE
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