NEW YEAR’S COCKTAIL PARTY
Speech Mr. Karel Frielink – Dean of the Consular Corps of Curaçao
New Year’s Cocktail Party in honor of the Consular Representatives in Willemstadhosted by Prime Minister Eugene Rhuggenaath 14 January 2020
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Protocol has been observed.
First of all, I would like to thank the Prime Minister for again hosting the annual cocktail party for consular representatives. Last year I mentioned in my speech that traditions cannot exist without a driving force. Traditions matter when they relate to important human values, such as integrity and selflessness. Traditions provide context for thoughtful reflection. But the tradition …
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