Cuban Ambassador Delivers Diplomatic Lecture at Chiba University
The Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), in cooperation with Chiba University, successfully organized the second diplomatic lecture featuring H.E. Gisela Garcia, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Japan. The event was held at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, drawing students from various faculties including Law, Politics, Economics, and Education.
Ambassador Garcia delivered an engaging lecture introducing the Republic of Cuba’s history, culture, geography, international diplomacy and daily life sparking significant interest among students. The session offered a rare opportunity for direct exchange with a high-ranking diplomat, enriching the university’s global education initiative and deepening students’ understanding of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The lecture was conducted in English and aimed at providing Japanese students with practical knowledge of Cuba. This is the second of the diplomatic lecture series with Latin America and Caribbean embassies, designed to immerse students in an international learning environment and broaden their intercultural communication skills.
Feedback from participating students reflected strong appreciation for the Ambassador’s insights. One student noted, “Today’s lecture was impressive, and I learned a lot about Cuba. It was a valuable opportunity to broaden my perspective.” Others expressed gratitude for the Ambassador’s generosity in sharing her time and experiences, describing the talk as “eye-opening” and “memorable.”
JAPOLAC remains committed to promoting intercultural dialogue and international awareness among Japanese university students. This lecture marks another step in strengthening the bridge of friendship and academic collaboration between Japan and the Latin American and Caribbean region.
