Opening Ceremony of Exhibition “Peacekeeping Missions”
On July 22, there was the Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition "Peace Missions" at Sergio Vieira de Mello Cultural Facilities. The new exhibition, sponsored by the telecommunications company Oi, portrays the activities developed by the military personnel from the Brazilian Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center (CCOPAB) and the courses offered for the preparation of military personnel, police and civilians from Brazil and friendly nations assigned for peacekeeping and humanitarian demining missions. The event was honored by the presences of military and civilian apprentices from the Course on Protection of Civilians from the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay, military personnel from CCOPAB and guests, as well as by the members of the Sound of Peace Band.
CCOPAB's Commander Colonel Baganha and the owners of Memória Civelli Produções Culturais Mário César Cabral and Patrícia Civelli, curators of the exhibition, made the official inauguration.
The exhibition is tax-free and open to the public from Tuesdays to Thursdays, from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. At the same place it is possible for the public to enjoy the other two exhibitions: "Rondon, the Marshal of Peace" and "Sports, Development and Peace".
Photos: SGT Flávia Lira
