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Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Wilhelm Meier and ambassadress Gihane Meier. |
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| The National Day of Switzerland was celebrated on August 1st 2011, when the Ambassador of Switzerland in Brazil, Mr. Wilhelm Meier, received hundreds of guests at the embassy for a celebration dinner. |
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Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Wilhelm Meier and Swiss diplomats were greeted by the guests. |
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Hundreds of guests were at the event. |
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| The guests fraternized at the embassy’s social halls and open air areas. Ambassador Meier and other Swiss diplomats were greeted by Brazilian Government authorities, foreign ambassadors, diplomats, congressmen, businessmen and members of Brasilia’s society. |
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Ambassadors from many countries were at the celebration. |
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Ambassador of Mozambique, Mr. Murade Isaac M. Murargy (left) and Ambassador of Chile, Mr. Jorge Montero. |
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Ambassador of Thailand, Mr. Chakarin Chayabongse (left) and Ambassador of Myanmar, Mr. Htein Win. |
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Ambassador of Cameroun, Mr. Martin M. Beng (left) and Mr. Michael Njock. |
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Mrs. Edna Rossina Sagastume de Gonzaga, Minister and Chargé d"Affaires of the embassy of Honduras and her son, Mr. Rodrigo Sagastume. |
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Miss Suzanne Albuquerque. |
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| A speech was made by Swiss ambassador Wilhelm Meier highlighting the continuous growth of the friendly relations between Switzerland and Brazil. He finished his speech and ordered to light a big fire in celebration of the National Day. The guests applauded his speech and then the anthems of Switzerland and Brazil were beautifully sung by a talented singer. |
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Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Wilhelm Meier, delivered a speech highlighting the relations between his country and Brazil. |
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Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Wilhelm Meier and President of THE GUIDE Business Consultancy, Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira. |
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Ambassador of Botswana, Mr. Diabi Jacob Mmualefe and his wife, Mrs. Theresa Mmualefe . |
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Mr. Charbel Haddad and his wife, Dr. Nádia Chater Haddad. |
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Brazilian Deputy Ricardo Quirino (left) and Mr. Rodrigo Simões. |
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All guests were invited to go to the embassy’s yard, where beautiful dinner tables and a stage were prepared for the important celebration. Already a tradition, everyone enjoyed the special dinner that included the delicious melted cheese with potatoes and sausages. During the dinner, a band played a great repertoire, including jazz and other great rhythms. |
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Beautifully decorated tables at the embassy's yard. |
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Guests enjoyed fine music from the singer Georgia W. Alô. |
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The dinner included Brazilian dishes... |
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...and the traditional melted cheese, potatoes and sausages. |
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The guests fraternized in that special night for the celebration of the National Day of Switzerland. |
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A lot of fraternization at the event. |
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A great fire in celebration of the national day. |
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THE GUIDE congratulates the Embassy of Switzerland for its National Day! |
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