Swiss Review 1/2018

25 Swiss Review / January 2018 / No.1 FYSA – summer camps for children aged 8 to 14 From the end of June to the end of August 2018, Swiss chil- dren abroad can enjoy a fantastic experiencewhile also dis- covering Switzerland and its culture togetherwith 30 to 50 other children from all over the world at two-week FYSA summer camps. This interview was published on swissinfo.ch, the online service of the Swiss Broadcasting Company which is available in ten languages. Do you also live abroad? Then add the tag #WeAreSwissAbroad to your photos on Instagram. At the camps run by the Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad, participants will visit attractions, discover lakes, moun- tains, rivers and landscapes on short hikes, and explore cit- ies. Some days will also be spent at the camp base where participants will enjoy games, sporting activities and var- ious workshops. They will also, of course, have the oppor- tunity to gain fascinating insights into Switzerland.Wewill look at Swiss songs, Swiss recipes and typically Swiss games and sports, for example. The interactionwith participants fromother countries and the exchange across linguistic, cultural and national boundaries present a unique opportunity to make new friends and enjoy some unforgettable moments. There are still places available at our holiday camps. The full details and the registration formcan be found at www. sjas.ch/en/camps. Wewould also be pleased to send you our information brochure with an overview of the offers avail- able by post on request. The Foundation for Young Swiss Abroad wishes to give all Swiss children abroad the opportunity to discover Swit- zerland in this way on at least one occasion. We can there- fore offer reduced rates in justified cases. The required form can be requested on the registration form. We would be pleased to provide you with further information. “The Swiss stick together in Japan” The 27-year-old Luca Orduña went for broke. He set off for Japan for the first time in his life at the age of 22 and launched his own business. “Working in Japan means I challenge myself every day and am forced out of my comfort zone. I’ve always been fascinated by Asian cul- ture and languages. I visited Japan for the first time at the age of 22 thanks to a grant from the Swiss-Japanese chamber of commerce. After spending this year in Japan, the big question was: What next? With a friend I came up with the idea of setting up a distribution company specialising in the Asian market for Swiss watch brands. I speak only Japanese at work and with my customers. Even after five years in Japan, there are still times when I don’t understand the finer points of the language. I also sometimes find it difficult to think outside the box and to try not just to make improvements but to present new and innovative solutions as well. I live in Tokyo right by the famous Shibuya Crossing. Despite all the people, I never find the city hectic as everyone is so respectful here. I also enjoy taking part in the activities organised by the Swiss in Japan and see a great sense of togetherness here. Another thing I really appreciate about Japan is the fact that it has so much to offer in terms of natural beauty. Thanks to the four distinctive seasons, there are snow-covered moun- tains and skiing in winter and warm lakes and the ocean in summer for water sports and swimming. However, what impresses me most about Japan is its cuisine. The countless restaurants serve the best Japanese food as well as dishes from all over the world. I really like the fact that people share food in Japan, which makes dining a more sociable occasion.” THE SWISS ABROAD ON INSTAGRAM