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| The embassy of the United States of America celebrated its Independence Day on Sunday, July the 2nd at the official residence in the district of Parkway. |
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| Over 1500 people were present at the official residence. |
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| Mr. Phillip T. Chicola, Counselor Minister and Charge d'Affaires at the American embassy and his wife, Mrs. Victoria Chicola. |
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| Over 1,500 guests attended this official and community celebration; among them ambassadors, diplomats, Brazilian authorities, businessmen and members of the American community in Brasilia. All guests were welcomed by U.S. Embassy officers, Mickey and Minnie as they walked through a display of the 'America the Beautiful' poster contest entries created by U.S. school-age students. |
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| Guests were welcomed by Mickey Mouse. |
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| Ambassador of Honduras, Mr. Victor Manuel Lozano Urbina, ambassadress Rosa Maria Alvarado de Lozano and their daughter. |
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| The weather couldn't have been better (sunny) for the many attractions and activities that were part of this friendly and family event. Adults and teens played many games like volleyball, soccer and American football, while kids enjoyed rides and games set up on the residence yards. |
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| From left: Ambassador of Uruguay, Mr. Pedro Vaz, Counsellor of the embassy of Egypt, Mr. Ihab Ahmed Aboserie Ahmed, his wife, Mrs. Sahar Mossad Yossef Behairy, ambassadress of Uruguay Mrs. Mariela Gilet Mogan and a friend. |
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| Guests had lots of fun in this friendly and family event. |
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| Mr. Mayola Ma Lulendo Baudouin, Minister and Chargé d'Affaires of the embassy of Congo (left) and Mr. Benjamin Legnongo-Nolumba, ambassador of Gabon. |
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| Ambassador of Pakistan, Mr. Khalid Khattak and ambassadress of The Netherlands, Mrs. Johanna Hulleman. |
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| The Embassy organizers set up various stands with many volunteers serving delicious snacks, beverages, ice cream as well as the genuine and traditional American hamburgers and hot dogs. The cheerful atmosphere was present all over the place. |
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| The traditional American hamburgers were served for the guests. |
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| Members of the Brasilia's society and diplomats enjoyed the event. |
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| From right: Mrs. Monica Moreira, Mr. Bruno Ronald Dantas, Miss Mariana Moreira and the kids Felipe and Eduardo. |
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| The event was sponsored by many U.S. and Brazilian corporations who displayed banners, products and services, including imported and national cars, travel ideas, health screenings as well as massages! Guests also took part of a raffle of hundred of prizes including two round trip air tickets to the United States. |
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| Mr. Guisbert Verse, Sales Executive of Welt Motors BMW Dealership. |
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| Special massages. |
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| Executives from Pontos Cardeais travel agency. |
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| Jorlan Chevrolet dealership Sales Representative. |
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| Event organizer drew prizes for the guests. |
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| The patriotic and civic ceremony started before dusk with the U.S. Marine detachment presenting the colors and arms. This was followed by the Brazilian and U.S. National Anthems sang by well known singer Mrs. Della Henry. |
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| U.S. Marines presents the colors and arms. |
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| The singer Della Henry sings the U.S. National anthem. |
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| Members of the diplomatic community and their families. |
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| From left: Mr. Simon Hershaw, American School President of the Board, Mr. Abel Fernandes, Director of Admissions of the American School, Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira, Director of The Guide Business Consultancy and a friend. |
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| Teenagers of the American community enjoyed the event. |
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| Mr. Phillip T. Chicola, Counselor Minister and Charge d'Affaires at the American embassy, welcomed the guests and made a speech about the significance of the Independence Day and also about the increasing relations between the United States of America and Brazil. |
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| Mr. Phillip T. Chicola, Counselor Minister and chargé d'Affaires of the American embassy welcomed the guests... |
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| ... and reminded the meaning of the date 4th of July... |
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| ... for an observant crowd. |
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| Everybody applauded his remarks and Miss Erica Chicola started to sing 'America the Beautiful' while the traditional fireworks started coloring the sky. It was a brilliant ending for a remarkable celebration. |
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| Miss Erica Chicola sang "America the Beautiful" as the fireworks started to color the night. |
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THE GUIDE congratulates the United States of America for its Independence Day! |
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