Amb. Olsa recalls upon many achievements & successes in his farewell
Outgoing Czech Amb. Jaroslav Olsa, jr. is a most enthusiastic top envoy of the Czech Republic in Seoul who has a deep interest in fostering & promoting cultural diplomacy between Korea and the Czech Republic among diplomatic missions.
▲ Amb. Olsa (center) talks to diplomats of the Czech Republic regarding his achievements & successes of last 6 years |
A farewell reception to bid farewell to diplomatic missions & Korean friends which was held on June 17th evening, 2014, also was no exception to testify that Amb. Olsa is a real culture diplomat because his farewell reception took place at the fourth floor roof garden of the Seoul Cinematheque to promote Czech Film Festival 2014. Many diplomatic colleagues attended the farewell reception including Amb. Dusan Bella of Slovakia, Amb. Tomasz Kozlowski of the EU Delegation, Amb. Krzysztof lgnacy Majka of Poland, Amb. Calin Fabian of Romania, & Amb. Scott Wightman of the U.K.
Touching upon his last 6 years in Korea as top envoy of the Czech Republic, Amb. Olsa recalled upon many achievements & successes such as many music performances, exhibitions, & Korean Air's acquisition of the Czech Airline shares, to name just a few. He is scheduled to be accredited as Amb. of the Czech Republic to the Philippines soon.
▲ Amb. Olsa(left) bids farewell to residents of the Czech Republic in Korea during his farewell reception. |
On the other hand, Czech Centre Seoul together with Seoul Cinematheque is presenting Focus on Czech Moments, which will introduce six Czechoslovak and Czech movies from 17th to 22nd June. The program features both films from the Czech New Wave in 60´s as well as the newest Czech production. Milos Forman´s Firemen´s Ball or David Ondricek´s In the Shadow will be screened in Korean premier, successful film by Angieszka Holland Burning Bush will have its second screening after Jeonju IFF.
intl Editor Yeo Hong-il
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