took part in the Exchange of Civic Gifts at a reception
hosted by the vice-Mayor of Hangzhou, PR China.
In opening the 10th annual
Livcom Awards which this year are hosted by his home town.
Mr Yang Xu Biao quoted from the great Chinese philosopher
Confucius: "It is a delight to see friends from afar."
He said the Livcom delegates’ presence
added to "the charm of my city, which has long been regarded
as the land of fish and rice, home to silk and tea, a
tourist attraction and a city of culture".
Hangzhou and its suburb of one thousand
islets has itself won Livcom awards for sustainable living
in 2002 and 2004. "In the years to come we will endeavour to
build Hangzhou into a harmonious community characterized by
the following four golden features that is an economic
powerhouse, city of culture, tourist destination and a
silicon valley on paradise," said Mr Yang, who participated
in the traditional Exchange of Gifts between delegates and
the city of Hangzhou.
"I sincerely hope experts and delegates
will bring a penetrating insight and profound knowledge to
Hangzhou and I hope my city will leave you a deep
impression."
The mayor Hangzhou, Sun Zhonghuan, is
travelling back from Beijing to attend the Livcom Awards
ceremony on Monday, November 13.
Judge Claudette Savaria (CAN) commented:
"Livcom is of such importance today because people have to
really work together to take care of our environment. It is
our future and is of importance for generations to come.
LivCom is run by volunteers who all work hard and the
movement is becoming greater every year."
During the reception the all important
draw took place to decide the order of presentation to the
judges. This order is now available by clicking
finalists will also be presenting on these dates.
All 55 finalists from countries around
the globe will be assessed by a panel of international
judges.
Sunday, 12 November
The presentations will be made by the
finalists in Category E
Monday, 13 November
The conclusion of LivCom will be the
awards ceremony and dinner at 22.00 (local time)
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with your delegations, please email
