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Thai Queen & Princess Celebrate Chinese New Year

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On Monday, Thailand’s Queen Sirikit and her daughter, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, were in the Chinese neighborhood of Bangkok to mark the first day of the Chinese New Year.

With them was Chinese Vice Minister of Culture Li Xiaojie. He arrived in the country to express his condolences for it’s massive floods late last year.

He also brought about 170 artists from China to help Thailand’s ex-pat population celebrate one of their biggest holidays.

Festivities to mark Chinese New Year will end on January 30th. This year marks the Year of the Dragon.

Source: China.org.cn

January 25th, 2012 | Tags: , , | Category: Thailand | Leave a comment

Spanish Royal Welcome for Peruvian President

The President and First Lady of Peru began their official visit to Spain Wednesday. Ollanta Humala and Nadine Heredia were welcomed by the Spanish royal family at the palace, and in the evening, were guests of honor at a banquet.

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During the dinner, His Majesty King Juan Carlos spoke about the relationship between Spain and Peru, saying: “Peru and Spain maintain a fraternal relationship that is based on history, culture, language and common values”

“Peruvians living in Spain and the Spanish who live in the Peru contributes to further strengthen our ties.”

The King then talked about how his country helped Peru grow economically. “The economic and business is a very significant of our relations…thus contributing to its economic growth, both in terms of goods and services generated as job creation or contribution to the public purse, not to mention involvement in corporate social responsibility.”

“Peru is a nation in Spain, sister and friend, and it is committed to the projects progress and welfare of the beloved people of Peru,” His Majesty concluded.

Source: Casa Real

 

 

January 25th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Spain | Leave a comment

Prince Carl Philip Awards Sweden’s Chef of the Year

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Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip was on hand to award the Chef of the Year Wednesday. This year’s winner is Klas Lindberg, a freelance chef who’s dish of fried steak and lobster won him the prestigious title.

The Prince placed a medal around Lindberg’s neck as he expressed his delight over winning. He beat out 147 chefs for this title.

“It feels great,” Lindberg said.

This award ceremony showcases Carl Philip picking up more duties as his older sister, Crown Princess Victoria, goes on maternity leave as she waits for the birth of her first child, due in March.

“We are very happy and proud of the Prince’s participation. The Prince has a great commitment to the Swedish gastronomy and it’s a great honor that he now crowns the Chef of the Year 2012,” says Hannah Halpern, General for the competition.

Sources: Aftonbladet, SVD

January 25th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: Sweden | Leave a comment