Celebration of Bolivia’s National Day and the 125th Anniversary of Japanese Immigration to Bolivia
Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC, had the honor of attending the commemorative reception for the 199th Anniversary of the Independence of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, as well as the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Japanese immigration to the Andean country.
The reception began with welcoming and opening remarks by H.E. Yoshifumi Tsuge, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Mrs. Natalia Salazar Balderrama, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Bolivia, who highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties that unite Bolivia and Japan.
During the event, Dr. Díaz conveyed his most sincere greetings and congratulations to Mrs. Salazar Balderrama, reaffirming JAPOLAC’s strong commitment to supporting the promotional work carried out by the Bolivian diplomatic mission in Japan.
The reception was enriched by the photographic exhibition “Discover Bolivia” by Akira Matsui, as well as a vibrant presentation of traditional Bolivian dance.
The event was graced by the distinguished presence of members of the diplomatic corps, local authorities, and prominent personalities of the Japanese community.
One of JAPOLAC’s objectives is to support the work of the embassies of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to increase the visibility of LAC countries in Japan.
