Parade of Nations
"Since its inception in 2005, the Parade of Nations has been a beneficial event that proves that charity knows no bounds," said Prime Minister Han of the Republic of Korea. The 3rd consecutive Parade of Nations Diplomatic Community Charity event, held on May 15, 2007 at Grand Hyatt Seoul, offered something very special, with a unique presentation of the multi cultural experience. This year, the main theme was Global Dancing and Music from all over the world, with dance groups performing Korean, African, Indian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and Russian dances. Prime Minister Han Duk-soo said: "Since its inception in 2005, the Parade of Nations has been a beneficial event that proves that charity knows no bounds."
Italy National Day
On the occasion of the Italian National Day 2007, the Ambassador of Italy Massimo Andrea Leggeri held a commemorating reception on June 4th 2007 at his residence, Hannam-dong, Seoul. Scores of companies sponsored the reception including Samsung Heavy Industries, Bersano, Bellenda, Zaccagnini and the Seoul Diplomatic Corps and Italians in Korea shared the pleasure of the Italian National Day among the fragrance of early summer in Hannam-dong residence near the Han River where reception participants can most well see the beautiful Han River scenery. Ambassador Leggeri conferred a decoration on some Koreans who contributed to bilateral relations in the fields of wine import and construction.
Well-shaded Garden Reception
On the occasion of the Election of His Holiness Pope Benefict XVI on April 19, His E x c e l l e n c y Archibishop Emil Paul Tscherrig of the Holy See Embassy in Seoul feted a well-shaded garden party at his residence, Gungjeong-dong, Seoul on May 23, 2007. Former and current archbishops in Korea were on hand and from the Seoul diplomatic corps Turkish Ambassador Deniz Oezmen, Hungarian Ambassador Dr. Istvan Torzsa, and Greek Ambassador Constantin Drakakis came to the party.
Europe Day Reception
"Over the years it has evolved to be much more than a simple trading bloc coordinating members' trade policy and setting common tariffs," said EU envoy Brian McDonald. The Europe Day reception, hosted by the Delegation of the European Commission on May 9 at Lotte Hotel Seoul, was a good opportunity to be able to confirm how current Europe integration brought about prosperity over the last 50 years. Over the years it has evolved to be much more than a simple trading bloc coordinating members' trade policy and setting common tariffs. Italy Ambassador Massimo Andrea Leggeri (third from left) poses with prize winners for their services regarding bilateral relations EU envoy Brian McDonald smiles on the occasion of the Europe Day with the Seoul Diplomatic corps Germany Ambassador Dr. Norbert Baas (second from right) poses with Slovak Ambassador Pavel Hrmo couple on the occasion of the EU Film Festival Yolanda F. de Ungo, spouse of Ambassador of El Salvador, Doyenne of the Diplomatic Community (second from right) poses with participants of the Parade of Nations 2007 His Excellency Archibishop Emil Paul Tscherrig of the Holy See Embassy in Seoul (center) holds a commemorating function for The Election of His Holiness Pope Benefict XVI Today the European Union is a political and economic project bringing together 27 European countries and over 490 million people. Separately from it, the EU Film Festival was held in Seoul at the end of May to introduce diverse EU countries' film to the Korean public.
Scholarships Recognize Extraordinary
"Chevening Scholarships provide young people from all around the world with the opportunity to study for postgraduate qualifications in the United Kingdom," said England Ambassador Warwick Morris. For over 20 years England's Chevening Scholarships have provided young people from all around the world with the opportunity to study for postgraduate qualifications in the United Kingdom. In Korea this year too, Warwick Morris, Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, held a ceremony to confer scholarships on exceptional Korean students on May 16 at his residence, Jungdong, Seoul.
Visit from Royalty
"Your country is today among the world's leading economic powers," said His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. On the occasion of the Official Visit of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette- Marit to the Republic of Korea, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Seoul organized a variety of events including the Korea- Norway Business Summit Seminar, ICT Seminar, new and renewable energy seminar, LNG Seminar, tourism seminar plus concert and dinner on May 9 at Grand Hyatt Seoul. "Your country is today among the world's leading economic powers, and has become Norways third largest trading partner in Asia," said HRH Crown Prince Haakon during a dinner in Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's residence. The statement was one of many during HRH Crown Prince Haakon and HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marits visit to Korea that underlined the important economic cooperation between Norway and Korea.
Annual Korea-Germany Association General Meeting
Korea-Germany Association (Koreanish-Deutsche Gesellschaft) held its annual garden picnic and general meeting on May 13 at the garden of the Greencross company, located in Yongin, Kyunggi Province. Germany Ambassador Dr. Norbert Baas and Mrs. Dr. Annabel Von Arnim-Baas were on hand plus BMW Korea president Kim Hyo-joon.
State Visit of His Excellency Enkhbayar Nambar, President of Mongolia
On the occasion of the State Visit of His Excellency Enkhbayar Nambar, President of Mongolia and Mrs. Tsolmon Onon, Korea's four economic bodies such as KITA, FKI, and Korcham held a welcoming luncheon on May 29 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. Besides this luncheon, the Ambassador of Mongolia to the Republic of Korea & Mrs. Batnasan Vandan held a reception in the evening the same day for Mongolians living in Korea on the occasion of the President's official visit to Korea.
Wines of Argentina First Grand Tasting in Seoul
The Wines of Argentina First Grand Tasting in Seoul was held from 16:00 through 21:00 on June 4th at Seoul Grand Hyatt. Twenty-three Argentina wineries showed off a total of 250 wines to wine business circles and experts including wine lovers. Ambassador Alfredo A. Alcorta said: "Accompanied seminar helped participants understand about the feature of Argentina wine plantation, and newly-emerging brewing area's climate circumstance and diverse wine grades."
