Government of Ecuador Recognizes the Outstanding Work of the Association of Ecuadorians in Japan
On April 9, at a meeting held at the Embassy of Ecuador in Japan, H.E. César Montaño, Ambassador of Ecuador to Japan, presented an Official Certificate of Recognition, issued by H.E. Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, to the Association of Ecuadorians in Japan (SEKIDO) in acknowledgment of its valuable contribution to cultural promotion and support for the Ecuadorian community residing in Japan.
This recognition highlights the Association’s sustained efforts to preserve and promote Ecuador’s traditions, values, and cultural expressions through a wide range of cultural, artistic, culinary, and community-based activities. These initiatives are directed both at Ecuadorians and Japanese citizens interested in discovering the rich heritage of the Andean nation.
Mr. Fredy Armijos, President of the Association, received the certificate on behalf of all SEKIDO members and expressed his gratitude to the Government of Ecuador for this meaningful gesture. He noted that the recognition reaffirms SEKIDO’s commitment to continue working enthusiastically for the well-being of the Ecuadorian community and for strengthening the bonds of friendship between Ecuador and Japan.
During the ceremony, Dr. Ritter Díaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for the Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated as a witness and congratulated Mr. Armijos and all SEKIDO members for their outstanding efforts to elevate Ecuador’s cultural visibility in Japan.
It is worth noting that JAPOLAC and SEKIDO have joined forces to organize the First Ecuadorian Cultural Festival, titled “The Country of the Four Worlds: Rhythms of the Andes”, to be held on June 7, 2025, at Port City Takeshiba in Tokyo.