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YMCA Europe Office welcomed special visitors

21st April 2011

YMCA Europe Office welcomed special visitors – Mr. Kohei Yamada, General Secretary of Asia and Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, and his wife Marlene. In this difficult time for Japan, we offered and shared with them our thoughts and prayers, especially since everybody in Europe can relate Japanese earthquake aftermath to the tragedy in Cernobyl.

Japan

During their short visit they experienced the introduction to YMCA Europe work, structure and future plans. They also met Miki Erdinger, Secretary General of YMCA Czech Republic who introduced them to the programmes and history of the YMCA in Czech Republic. However the highlight of their visit was city of Prague as they did not expect so well preserved and maintained city in the heart of Europe. They visited the St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge and most of main Prague attractions including special concert. And to our surprise they truly enjoyed typical Czech cuisine! Our very best greetings to Japan and Hongkong!

Author/Source: Eva Tschornová; Photo from http://www.ymcawun.org/news/pages/details.aspx?item_id=43