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Chilean Ambassador Visits Local Organising Committee In South Africa
Ambassador Francisco Marambio from Chile arrived at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) headquarters this week to meet with OC CEO Dr Danny Jordaan.
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Nov 6, 2009 12:10:52 PM
With his country already qualified for next
year's tournament, the ambassador was there to learn about preparations
as well as to tell Jordaan that he can expect an influx of Chilean fans
in 2010.
"We are very excited for 2010. It will be important for Chileans to get to know South Africa as at the moment we only have a rough idea of what the country is all about. Many people will come from all over Chile and in March there will be a new president. Both candidates for the presidency are big fans of football and will undoubtedly be here with a large delegation."
Speaking to FIFA.com of his role as Ambassador, Marambio couldn't justify enough the need for the embassy to be able to inform and facilitate the arrival of Chileans from all corners of the globe.
The success of the World Cup in South Africa, is in his opinion, a team effort and one to which he dedicates his utmost support.
Having met former South African president Thabo Mbeki in Chile a few year back, and enjoying South African hospitality through his connections as far away as Turkey, Marambio, who has just started his term in South Africa, is already a great fan of the country.
"It is important to showcase [South Africa] to the world. You have colourful, cheerful people. It is important for South Africa to give a positive impression if you think of how many people will be watching the teams play. People will be interested in coming to South Africa."
Although Marambio is well aware that Chilean visitors in 2010 can expect a warm welcome from South Africans, he believes that South Africans, in turn, will soon find out that they share many similarities with Chileans.
"Chileans are people to whom hospitality is very important. We always take care of our tourists, we welcome them into our homes. South Africa is a beautiful place and our people are very excited about Cape Town in particular. You have a natural beauty, like Chile. We like nature, mountains and good food."
Peter Pedroncelli, Goal.com
"We are very excited for 2010. It will be important for Chileans to get to know South Africa as at the moment we only have a rough idea of what the country is all about. Many people will come from all over Chile and in March there will be a new president. Both candidates for the presidency are big fans of football and will undoubtedly be here with a large delegation."
Speaking to FIFA.com of his role as Ambassador, Marambio couldn't justify enough the need for the embassy to be able to inform and facilitate the arrival of Chileans from all corners of the globe.
The success of the World Cup in South Africa, is in his opinion, a team effort and one to which he dedicates his utmost support.
Having met former South African president Thabo Mbeki in Chile a few year back, and enjoying South African hospitality through his connections as far away as Turkey, Marambio, who has just started his term in South Africa, is already a great fan of the country.
"It is important to showcase [South Africa] to the world. You have colourful, cheerful people. It is important for South Africa to give a positive impression if you think of how many people will be watching the teams play. People will be interested in coming to South Africa."
Although Marambio is well aware that Chilean visitors in 2010 can expect a warm welcome from South Africans, he believes that South Africans, in turn, will soon find out that they share many similarities with Chileans.
"Chileans are people to whom hospitality is very important. We always take care of our tourists, we welcome them into our homes. South Africa is a beautiful place and our people are very excited about Cape Town in particular. You have a natural beauty, like Chile. We like nature, mountains and good food."
Peter Pedroncelli, Goal.com
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