August 3, 2022
Scouts presented with Steel Pans for their music program
The Belize Scout Foundation today presented steel pans to the Scout Association for their music program. The pans are a gift from the Government and People of the Republic of China (Taiwan) said the Chairman of the Foundation Dr. Rene Villanueva.
Villanueva in his remarks said that the Foundation on March 29, 2021, at the recommendation of Patron, Sir Colville N. Young, the Foundation submitted a grant request to the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to purchase a set of steel pan instruments for the Scouts of Belize.
He said that on April 27, 2021, a ceremony took place at the Sir Colville N. Young Building at which time, Ambassador Mr. David Kuan-Chou Chien presented to the Foundation a donation of BZ$50,000.00, from the Government and People of the Republic of China (Taiwan) towards the purchase of steel pan instruments.
These instruments will assist with the development of the Scout program since it is designed so that young persons can grow to their fullest potential under the able leadership of well-trained, volunteer community-minded adult individuals said Villanueva.
His Excellency Mr. David Kuan-Chou Chien, Ambassador for the Republic of China (Taiwan) who was present at the handing-over ceremony in his address said that his Government and the people of the Republic of China (Taiwan) were happy to support this initiative of steel pans funded through the BSF and wished the Scouts the best with their establishment of a steel pan music program.
President of The Scout Association of Belize, Fernando Oliva in receiving the steel pans expressed sincere gratitude to the Government and People of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for their support and said that Taiwan is one of the Association’s strongest allies. He said that the donation only tightens the grip on the already airtight friendship between the Association and the Government of Taiwan.
Present at the ceremony were Mr. Ryan Wrobel, Secretary of the Foundation, Dr. Erasmo Franklin, Chief Scout, Mr. Lanny Yeh, Third Secretary for the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Scouts from various Scout Units in Belize City.
Entertainment was provided by Ms. Anselma Jones, Tenor Pannist. The Master of Ceremony was Mr. Hilberto B. Riverol, Executive Director for the Belize Scout Foundation.
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