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| Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu (far left) received the guests accompanied by her son Boitumelo Itholenge and the diplomats of the Embassy. |
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| The Embassy of South Africa commemorated its National Day on the last April 28th, receiving guests for dinner at the "Clube do Exército", in Setor de Clubes Sul. |
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| The guests fraternized at the cocktail. |
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| Later, a lovely dinner was served. |
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| Dozens of guests, among diplomats, militaries, politicians and members of the society of Brasília were at the event. Under the spotlight, Minister of International Affairs of South Africa, Mrs. Lindiwe Zulu, who came to Brazil on the week of the event, for an official visit. |
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| Minister Lindiwe Sizulu, who came from South Africa to Brazil to participate of the celebration, and the ambassador of South Africa, Mrs. Lindiwe Zulu. |
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| Ambassador Martin Mbarga-Ngélé, of the Embassy of Cameroun and Ambassador of the Republic of Côte D'Ivoire, Mrs. Colette G. Lambin |
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| Ambassador of Honduras, Mr. Victor Manuel Lozano Urbina and his wife, Mrs. Rosa Maria de Lozano, President of the "Grupo de Embaixatrizes" (Group of Ambassadresses). |
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| Mr. Toru Shimizu, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan, and his wife, Mrs. Junko Shimizu. |
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| From left to right, Mr. ibrahim Ali Al-Humaidhi, Civil Attaché of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Third Secretary of the Embassy of Kuwait, Mr. Nazar Al-Baghli and Mr. Ihab Ahmed Aboserie Ahmed, Counsellor of the Embassy of Egypt. |
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| Ambassador of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Van Huyhn and Ambassador U Hla Myint, of Myanmar. |
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| From left to right, Ambassador of Korea, Mr. Kwang-dong Kim, his wife, Mrs. Mikie Yoon Kim and Mr. Gisbert Verse, Sales Executive of BMW do Brasil. |
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| The atmosphere in the hall of Clube do Exército was of joy and co fraternization. The place was beautifully decorated and the dinner table had wonderful floral arrangements and a little South African flag. The Military Attaché of the South African Embassy, Col J.D. van der Westhuzian, thanked the presence of all and invited all those who were present to sit at the tables in the hall. Each guest received a commemorative pin which symbolized the good relations to beween Brazil and South Africa. |
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| The tables were beautifully decorated with floral arrengements and little flags of South Africa. |
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| Colonel Jacobus Daniel Van der Westhuizen, Military Attaché of the Embassy of South Africa opened the official agenda of the reception, welcoming all the guests. |
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| Minister Pamela Vivas, Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Uruguay, her husband Dr. Andrés González Berro and Minister Counsellor Jose Oviedo of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic. |
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| During the event, the Brazilian Armed Forces band played the Brazilian and South African anthems. Later, a film regarding South Africa, its people and its development, very much praised by everybody. |
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| The Brazilian Armed Forces band performed the Anthems of Brazil and South Africa, while the guests stood up in honor of both nations. |
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| Later, a film containing images and information about South Africa was displayed on a large screen to the guests. |
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| The Ambassador of South África, Mrs. Lindiwe Zulu, gave a speech to the guests. Her words expressed the historic moment of her country, which develops through the union of all races, respecting culture, beliefs and diverse religions. In the end of her speech, the Ambassador thanked all the guests for coming to the reception and proposed a toast in honor of the national day of her country and the growing union with Brazil. Everyone applauded the ambassador and celebrated with happiness. |
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| Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu gave a speech to the guests and proposed a toast, before inviting all the guests to dine. |
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| The guests cheered for the South African National Day. |
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| The event also had the presence of representatives of international companies. All the guests praised the celebration which was organized by the diplomats and the staff of the South African Embassy. |
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| The staff of the Embassy of South Africa put themselves into preparing a flawless evening and they sure succeded. In the picture, from left to right, Mrs. Derée Marmolejos, Mrs. Aurecy Santana, Mrs. Mauricéia Tonelli and Mrs. Fabiane Nunes, from the Embassy of South Africa. |
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| Mr. Pércio Mello Jr., International Manager of the Meliá Hotels in Brasília (left) and Counsellor Constantin Rusei, from the Embassy of Romania. |
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| THE GUIDE congratulates the Ambassy of South Africa for its National Day. |
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