The Venezuelan Embassy in China held an event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the victory of the Battle of Carabobo in the embassy on June 25, 2021. The Battle of Cala Bobo, a decisive battle during the Venezuelan War of Independence. On January 14, 1821, Bolivar led the Patriot Army and the European Volunteer Army with about 8,000 men, and completely defeated the 4,000 Spanish troops led by General La Torre in Carabobo. The victory of this battle determined Venezuela's independence.
His Excellency Félix Plasencia, Venezuelan Ambassador to China, said in his speech: This Bicentennial, which celebrates the fighting spirit of the Venezuelan Americanist that goes back beyond fifteen thousand years of civilization of our native peoples, coincides with the Centennial of the Communist Party of china, which we congratulate and also recognize the historic achievements dignifying the Chinese people. The party has been a beacon to reach great achievements such as the eradication of extreme in China, a milestone that fills all developing countries with hope.
Professor Xu Shicheng, a researcher at the Institute of Latin American Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said in his speech: Entrusted by the Venezuelan Embassy in China, I am looking forward to translating the "Carabobo" written by Gustavo Peleila. The vivid and enthusiastic language described in detail the great achievements of the Battle of Karabobo.
New book release ceremony
His Excellency Félix Plasencia, Venezuelan ambassador to China, introduced Venezuelan intangible cultural items to the guests.
Venezuelan specialty food
Public Diplomacy & Poly International Children's Choir (hereinafter referred to as "Choir") is a youth and children training project of the event "Small Citizens Promote Great Diplomacy" launched by the Public Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange Center, which has received positive response and support from embassies of various countries in China. Senior Chinese diplomats are invited to teach children diplomatic etiquette and culture; famous university history experts are invited to teach global history. Poly Art Education cooperates with well-known artists at home and abroad and famous teachers from art schools to teach art knowledge, guide rehearsals and performances to provide choir members with the highest standard theater stage, thus building a bridge through music and culture for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries for teenagers and children from all over the world.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Latin American Pacific Alliance, the rotating presidency of the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in China joined hands with the Embassy of the United Mexican States in China, the Embassy of the Republic of Peru in China, and the Embassy of the Republic of Chile in China. "Encuentro" Latin American Cultural Travel Restaurant held the opening ceremony of the first "Latin American Pacific Union Food Festival".