On the occasion of the state visit to Finland by President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gül and Mrs. Hayrünnisa Gül, President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen and Doctor Pentti Arajärvi will host a state dinner on Wednesday 8 October 2008 at the Presidential Palace.
There will be some 140 guests at the dinner. Entertainment will be provided by tenor Tuomas Katajala and pianist Hans-Otto Ehrström as well as the Guard’s Band conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Elias Seppälä.
Menu
Horn-of-Plenty Mushroom Soup
Smoked Brest Of Duck and Apple Pate
Rowanberry Sauce
Pike Perch au Gratin with Herbed Sauce
Selection of Vegetables
Sea Buckthorn Berry Ice Cream with Iced Raspberry Salad
Hot Fudge Sauce