On the occasion of Europe Day, 32 students from 8 public and private schools from across Lebanon participated, for the fourth consecutive year, in a general knowledge competition that took place at ESA Business School on May 8th. The competition covered a multitude of topics, ranging from history, geography, and art, to literature, music, and sports. The day was a great occasion for students to gain insights into the European Union’s institutions and evolution, as well as into the 27 Member States that make up the Union.
The fourth edition of the annual Europe Day Student Competition, organized by the European Union Delegation to Lebanon and attended by various European Ambassadors, also helped shed light on Lebanon's importance as a neighbor and partner of the European Union, with whom it shares deep cultural and economic ties.
In her opening address, EU Ambassador Sandra De Waelewelcomed students and expressed her happiness to be celebrating Europe Day with Lebanese youth. The Ambassador shared her optimism and hopes for a renewed and peaceful Lebanon that can offer greater opportunities for its youth.
The competition kicked off with students divided into 4 groups of 8, each answering 15 multiple-choice questions, with the winners from each group advancing to the final round. Participating schools this year included: L‛Athénée de Beyrouth, Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour, Collège Elysée, Collège Saint Joseph Des Soeurs Antonines Ksara-Zahlé, Collège Oriental Basilien, Sagesse High School, Shehim Official High School, and Sarafand Public High School.
Chloe Farah from College Notre Dame de Jamhour was declared the winner of the competition after registering the highest score.
The event also included a round featuring 8 European Ambassadors and diplomats answering general knowledge questions on Lebanon and Europe, each teamed up with a Lebanese student.
Europe Day is held every year on May 9th to celebrate peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the historic Schuman Declaration that bred a first-of-a-kind form of political and economic cooperation among European states. This Declaration is considered the founding stone of what is known today as the European Union.
