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Taiwan contributes to the September Celebrations

By on August 7, 2013

The Republic of China, Taiwan has for the fourth year running, donated money to help the nation of Belize with the annual September Celebrations.

A brief ceremony was held in Belize City this morning where ambassador David Wu handed over a cheque in the amount of BZ$40,000 to the Co-Chair of the September Celebrations Commission Diane Haylock. 

According to a statement from the National Institute for Culture and History (NICH) “in his presentation, His Excellency Wu voiced his pleasure in being able to contribute to the 32nd anniversary celebrations of Belize’s Independence and the 215th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye.” 

Ms. Haylock, in accepting the cheque expressed her gratitude on behalf of the Chair Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. to the embassy for their continued show of friendship and solidarity to the people of Belize and conveyed that the money will be used to enhance various cultural activities on the calendar of events this year.

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