Launch of the “Brazilian Nature – Mystery and Destiny” Exhibition-北京大学国际合作部

Launch of the “Brazilian Nature – Mystery and Destiny” Exhibition

2014-04-15 15:30:00

The exhibition entitled “Brazilian Nature – Mystery and Destiny” was launched on 15^th April at Peking University (PKU) Library. Present at the opening ceremony were President of the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Professor Celso Lafer, Minister- Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of Brazil Claudio Garon, PKU Vice President Li Yansong as well as other distinguished guests. The ceremony was hosted by Professor Liu Shusen, Vice Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at PKU.

The exhibition was part of the FAPESP Week Beijing, which brought together researchers from both countries in Beijing to discuss and explore possible research issues in various fields. Featuring 37 panels with reproductions of prints and illustrations along with explanatory texts, the exhibition is devoted to the dissemination of information on Brazilian biodiversity.

Vice President Li Yansong declared in his speech that it was a great honor for PKU to host the three-day high-level workshop, which was the first of its kind. He also believed that the exhibition would allow the Chinese audience to understand how people in Brazil have explored the mystery of nature and protected it against environmental degradation. Vice President Li also talked about the friendly ties and close collaboration between the people of both countries.

Professor Lafer extended his gratitude for PKU’s gracious support. He stated that the joint endeavor is of utmost importance to both countries. As the former Foreign Minister of Brazil, Professor Lafer exclaimed that it was “close to his heart” that the symposium and exhibition coincided with the celebration of the 40^thanniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

After the ribbon-cutting session, all guests present toasted to the success of the exhibition before proceeding to tour the public display.

Chia Wai Kian

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Launch of the “Brazilian Nature – Mystery and Destiny” Exhibition