At the International Conference held at the Liberal Club in London on 9th September 2024 I encountered a marvellous picture of young Winston S. Churchill. I introduced myself and presented my credentials to the legendary British statesman of the 20th century.

In this photo I am preparing to crossing the Richmond Bridge to attend Bernardo O'Higgins-Riquelme ceremony, organised by the Chilean Embassy and Military Attache Office in London.

Why is this diplomatic and Military ceremony organised just above the Richmond Bridge?

The historical link between Richmond and Chile is an exciting story related to a young student who traveled from Chile to London in 1795 to 1798 to study English arithmetic, accountancy, Latin, Greek, music, geography, etc., to be an English Gentleman. He lived in Richmond for two years where he met Charlotte Eeles, who became his secret love until 1823, when by Colonel O'Brien he knew that Charlotte died after he left London to Cadiz, and Chile in 1800. In London he met Francisco de Miranda, precursor of Hispano American  Independence. Young Bernardo became one of the most talented disciples of Miranda's revolutionary ideas, later he became the fatherland of Chile.

On Thursday 29th August was held the celebration of the 246 Anniversary of the birth of Liberator General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme (1778-1842), at O'Higgins Square, Bridge Street, Richmond-upon-Thames. This diplomatic and military ceremony was organised by the Chilean Embassy and the Military Attache Office, followed by a "Vin d'honneur". The Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames also attended with a number of councillors.

H.E. Mr Dr Nguywen Hoang Long opened the Round Table "Meet Thai Province" on Thursday, October 12th 2023 from 10.30 to 13.30 Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Professor JR Monroy.

Professor JR Monroy Hon Chair LACCS-UK and H.E.  Mr Ngo Dong Hai, Party Secretary of Thai Binh Province, member of the Party Central Committee.

The promotion of the Province of Thai Binh, Vietnam with partners and business in the U.K. to attract investment and boost cooperation between the two countries was a  successful events in the presence of distinguish speakers such as: The Rt Hon Nigel Evans MP, Deputy Speaker, House of Common, H.E. Mr Dang Thanh GIang - Permanente Vice Chairman of the People's Council of Thai Binh province, closing remarks by H.E. Mr Ngo Dong Hai, Party Secretary of Thai Binh Province. Presentations were done by companies: ARUP,  BP  and Mr Hoang Viet Phuong Chairman of Vietnam Business Association in the UK.

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On the 245th Anniversary of the birth of Liberator General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme held at O'Higgins Square, Richmond-upon-Thames, held on August 31st 2023.  LACCS-UK was invited by Colonel Pablo Lizama, Military Attache, Embassy of Chile.

Professor JR Monroy and Mr Sergio Huanchupan, Second Sergeant, Chilean Navy holding LACCS-UK wreath to be laid at O'Higgins Square.

The 245th Bernardo O'Higgins wreath laying ceremony at O'Higgins Square, Richmond-upon-Thames organised by The Chilean Army and Colonel Pablo Lizama, was attended by the Richmond-upon-Thames Mayor, Vice Chancellor, Counsellors, and distinguished guests, member of the Diplomatic Corps and Military Attaches of many nation accredited to the United Kingdom.  It was another successful anniversary of the Chilean Liberator in Richmond.

H.E. Mr Ulan Djusupov, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic in London, welcomed Professor JR Monroy, Hon. LACCS-UK Chair at the Embassy. It was a very pleasant meeting.

With Ms Izabel Sequeira, dressed in a beautiful Kuwait custom dress decorated in golden colour.62nd National Day of the State of Kuwait and 32nd Anniversary of the Liberation Day. Reception in the Ballroom, Claridge's London, Brook Street London W1K 4HR.

A courtesy visit to the Embassy of Tunisia in London, with Mr Kadri Mahmoudi, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission.

LACCS-UK COURTESY VISIT TO THE EMBASSY OF PANAMA, LONDON, UK.

Prof. JR Monroy Founder and Hon Chair LACCS-UK with H.E. Natalia Royo, Ambassador of Panama to the United Kingdom. 

Oscar Ohlsen of Radio Beethoven interviews Professor Juan Monroy

Sunday November 13 2022

Oscar Ohlsen of Radio Beethoven interviews Professor Juan Monroy, founder and honorary president of LACCS (Latin American and Caribbean Cultural Society). The musical selection includes recordings of some artists who have participated or will participate in our concert series: Matthew Marshall performs O Charmante, épargnez moi by Louis Moreau Gottschalk and Lucid by Michael Hogan. Carlos Barbosa Lima interprets the first movement of Concerto de Copacabana by Radames Gnattali Wulfin. Lieske plays La Leonesa by Miguel Llobet and Córdoba by Isaac Albéniz, Eon Guitar Quartet performs Slavic Dance Op.46 N°2 by Antonin Dvorak.

Listen to the interview (in spanish) on the Beethoven website.

LACCS-UK is approaching its RUBY JUBILEE inviting international academics, musicians, poets, writers and cultural workers to be part of LACCS-UK 40th Years Anniversary in London.

On the 25th August LACCS-UK , represented by Professor JR Monroy, Hon, Chair, participated in the official programme of the Embassy of Chile and Chilean Military Attache to the 244 Anniversary of the birth of General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme,Liberator of Chile, who lived and studied in Richmond-upon Thames at the end of the 18th century.

LACCS-UK Wreath

Professor JR Monroy, LACCS-UK with Cllr. Julia Cambrige, Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames

Colonel Carlos Parra, Chilean Military Attache, with Chilean Diplomats, H.E. Mrs Susana Herrera, Ambassador of Chile, Cllr. Julia Cambrige, Mayor of  Richmond-upon-Thames and Professor JR Monroy, LACCS-UK.

Colonel Carlos Parra, Military Attache, Embassy of Chile, Mrs Parra and Professor JR Monroy, LACCS-UK.

LACCS-UK courtesy visit to H.E. Susana Herrera, Ambassador of Chile to the United Kingdom.  Prof. JR Monroy presented an archive-copy of LACCS-UK diplomatic publication " Nuevo Mundo 2000", 1992, which include a message to the London Heads of Mission Assembly by His Excellency Patricio Aylwin, first democratically elected President of the Republic of Chile in 1990.

Professor JR Monroy, representing LACCS-UK was part of the Chilean Embassy programme to celebrate the 244th Anniversary of the birth of Liberator General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme at the O'Higgins Square, Bridge Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW9 1TQ, held on 25th August. The wreath Laying Ceremony  was held at 10.30 p.m.

The Ceremony and Reception was hosted by Chilean Military Attache Colonel Carlos Parra, H.E. Susana Herrera, Ambassador of Chile, and Cllr. Julia Cambridge, Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames. This diplomatic and Military event was attended by numerous Military Attaches, Diplomats, and Friends of Chile in the U.K.

"An Evening in The Love of Egypt" by Violinist Wael Amuar held at The Egyptian Cultural & Educational Bureau in London. Dr Rasha Kamal Cultural Attache at the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt invited Prof. JR Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK.

A pre-concert photo. Maestro Wael Amuar with Prof. JR Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK.

Maestro Wael Amuar is acclaimed by  Egyptians community leaders after his performance.

ALGERIA NATIONAL DAY.  60th Anniversary of the Independence of People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.  H.E. Lounes Magramane, Ambassador of Algeria to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Defence Attache and Prof. JR Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK.

Professor J R Monroy, courtesy visit toH.E. Mr Genaro Vicente Pappalardo, Ambassador of the Republic of Paraguay to the Court of St. James's, London, United Kingdom. LACCS-UK kept good relation with Latin American Heads of Mision and with especial attention to Paraguay and its Music and Culture.

A COURTESY VISIT TO THE ROYAL EMBASSY OF CAMBODIA. H.E. Ambassador Kan Pharidh presented to Prof. J.R. Monroy a cookbook which reflects a journey of quintessential flavour emanating from the Khmer Culinary art. It was inspired by the passion for food and cooking refined over a thousand years of civilization.

LACCS-UK Courtesy visit to H.E. Mr Nguyen Hoang Long, Ambassador of Viet Nam to The Court of St. James's, London.

At the stage of Princess Alexandra Hall: from left to right:
H.E. Mr Pisanu Suvanajata, Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy,
H.E. Datuk Mohamad Sadik Bin Kethergany, High Commissioner of Malaysia,
H.E. Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Ambassador of the Philippines,
H.E. Kan Pharidh, Ambassador of Cambodia,
H.E. First Admiral (R) Pengiran Dato Norazmi Pengiran Muhammad, Brunei Darussalam High Commissioner.
Mrs Anu Balamurali, President of Singapore UK Association,
Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, President of the British Malaysian Society,
Madame Mei Sim Lai OBE DL, Chair of the British Malaysian Society,
Mr Lufti Jalib, President of Singapore Business Group.

H.E Brunei Darussalam High Commissioner, Former Chair and HE Ambassador of Cambodia, new Chair 2022 of the ASEAN Societies cutting The Queen's Platinum Jubilee cake, and Sir Mark Moody Stuart, The President of Malaysian Society announced the Queen's Anniversary Celebration.

H.E. Mr Kan Pharidh, Ambassador of Cambodia, and Chairman 2022 ASEAN Societies UK with Professor JR Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK.

With H.E. Mr Antonio Manuel Lagddameo, Ambassador of the Republic of The Philippines during The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, at Alexandra Hall, Royal Over-Seas League. Joint ASEAN Societies Celebration.

Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Hon Chair LACCS-UK, courtesy visit to His Excellency Mr Lounes Magramane, Ambassador of the People's Republic of Algeria to the Court of St. James's, 2022.

Professor JR Monroy was invited by Professor Miguel Navarro to visit ANEPE, Chilean Academy of Political and Strategic Studies, in Santiago, Chile.

Prof. JR Monroy, Founder and Hon. Chair LACCS-UK with a colleague and Prof. Miguel Navarro. Back photo Statue of Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme.

H.E. Mr Nguyen Hoand Long, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Minister Counsellor, Defence Attache with their respective wives and Prof. J R Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK.

A few weeks before the Covid-19 outbreak in London.

On behalf of LACCS-UK I wish you all continued in good health and thank you for your loyalty.

LACCS-UK is always working to contribute to better cultural understanding amongst all nations.

Please keep safe and well during these difficult times.

Prof. J. R. Monroy Founder and Hon Chair LACCS-UK and H.E. Mr Seth Ramocan, Jamaican High Commissioner, with LACCS-UK publication "Nuevo Mundo 2000", edition dedicated to Jamaica and to Rt Hon Michel Manley, Prime Minister of Jamaica in 1991.

Professor J. R. Monroy, Founder and Hon. Chair LACCS-UK with H.E. Mrs Aleksandra Miovska, Ambassador of North Macedonia.

The Rt Hon. Boris Johnson Prime Minister of Great Britain, sent Christmas greetings to LACCS-UK.

LACCS-UK was invited to Celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan held on 16th December 2019 at 7.00pm, on the 28th floor of Millbank Tower, 21-14 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4QP. Prof. J R Monroy, with Mrs Nurilla Idrisova and H.E. Mr Erlan Idrissov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom.

Breakfast Briefing hosted by Oxford Business Group and the Mexican Chamber of Commerce

Carlton Club - Cabinet Room
69 St. James's Street
London SW1A 1PJ.
Tuesday 10th December 2019

Prof J R Monroy with Guest of Honor Lic. Jose Luis Romo
Minister of Public Policy, Estado Hidalgo, Mexico.

Richmond-upon-Thames: 241st Anniversary Birth of Liberator General Bernardo O' Higgins Riquelme

Prof. J.R. Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK has participated as in previous years the remembrance ceremony of the 241st Anniversary birth of Liberator General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, which was held on Tuesday 20th August 2019 at O'Higgins Square, Bridge Street, Richmond-upon-Thames, TW9 1TQ.

Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme's wreath laying ceremony is an important civic and military ceremony held every year by the Embassy of Chile in collaboration with the Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames. H.E. Mr David Gallagher Ambassador of Chile and Cllr Nancy Baldwin, Mayor of Richmond hosted the 2019 ceremony.

Adolescent Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme lived and studied for two years in Richmond and in 1798 he moved to London where he met General Francisco de Miranda, who became his most disciple apostle of the idea of the Liberation of Hispano America (1814-1823).

Coverage of Riquelme's wreath laying ceremony in the Cronica de Chillan.

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His Excellency Mr Orville London, High Commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago and Professor J.R.Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK, Karol Samuelcik concert reception at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

LACCS-UK in association with the Embassy of Slovak Republic celebrated on the 13th June 2019, LACCS-UK 35th Anniversary at the Southbank Centre, Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Royal Festival Hall. This memorable diplomatic and cultural celebration was supported by numerous public and diplomats. Heads of Mission, Charge d' Affaires and Deputies Heads of Mission.

At the stage of the Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall from left to right: H.E. Mr Mazud Khalifazoda, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Mr Tran Ngoc An, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Ms Karen Simplis, Deputy Heads of Mission, Belize High Commission, Mrs Vanda lemos, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Angola, H.E. Mrs Gulnara Iskakova, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Mr Orville London, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Prof. J.R. Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK, H.E. Mrs Aleksandra Miovska, Ambassador of the North Macedonia, H.E. Mr Lubomir Rehak, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, Mrs Dana Rehakova, Mr Cosmin Onisii, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Romania, H.E. Mrs Elizabeth Hayek- Weinmann, Ambassador of El Salvador, Mr Julio Mendez, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Chile, and Mr Anibal Gomez Toledo, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of Mexico.

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A letter of thanks and recognition to Laccs-UK for its persistent efforts to promote the idea of bringing together nations of different cultures and traditions and for up grading the co-operative spirit within the diplomatic community in the United Kingdom.

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Prof. J. R. Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK was welcomed to the Residence of H.E. Mr Alexander V. Yakovenko, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Court of St. James's.

H.E. Professor Cheikh Ahmadou Dieng, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to the United Kingdom, congratulated to Prof. J R Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK for his constant efforts to promote the idea to bring together nations of different cultures.

Prof. Monroy's visit to the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal was an opportunity to talk about futures initiatives in the field of Cultural Diplomacy to promote internationally Senegal's cultural heritage in Britain.

Recently Prof. J R Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK was received by H.E. Mr Kyaw Zwar Minn, Ambassador of the Republic of The Union of Myanmar. It was a friendly and educational meeting in Prof. J R Monroy learnt about the ancient Myanmar Civilisation in Asia.

LACCS-UK recently visit to H.E. Marie Ndjeta Opombo, Ambassador and Representative to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Prof. JR Monroy, Hon. Chair - Public - Social and Cultural Diplomacy 36th Years Anniversary.

Photo: H.E. Mr Khaled Al-Duwaisan, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United Kingdom and Professor J.R.Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK.

Mr Alvaro Menanteau, Musicologist and Director Radio Programme at Radio Universidad de Santiago, Chile and Prof. J R Monroy, LACCS-UK.

An Interview by Alvaro Menanteau about LACCS-UK's music experience in United Kingdom. Talking about Chilean's contribution to LACCS-UK 36 years on promoting world music at international concert halls in London.

Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Hon,Chairman LACCS-United Kingdom, was received by Mr Adolfo Flores, Director of Radio Beethoven in Santiago, Chile, on Friday 21st October 2018.

Professor Juan Monroy at Studio Radio Beethoven, Santiago, Chile, with Oscar Ohlsen, Producer of the radio programme 'Guitar'. 'Guitar' has been broadcast every Sunday since 1989 and features an hour of discussion with a selection of exclusive pieces for classical guitar.

69th Anniversary of the Founding of the
People's Republic of China

H.E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming and Madam Hu Pinghua request the pleasure of the company of Professor Juan Monroy at a reception on Thursday 27th September 2018.

Brazilian Music 35th Anniversary Press Coverage

The Brazilian Music 35th Anniversary at the Purcell Room at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, was in July 2018 a great diplomatic and cultural success as it was reported by Diplomat Magazine, a prestigious U.K. international publication. The concert and reception was attended by numerous Heads of Mission, and Diplomats. Carlos Barbosa-Lima's concert was given in a full house Purcell Room.

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You may also be interested in our featured interview with the Diplomat from May 2018.

Brazilian National Day Celebration 2018

The Ambassador of Brazil H.E. Mr Eduardo dos Santos requests the pleasure of the company of Professor Juan R Monroy a reception to celebrate the Brazilian National Day. Also to bid farewell to Ambassador Eduardo dos Santos.

At H.E.Ambassador of Brazil Residence. H.E. Mr Eduardo dos Santos and Prof. J.R. Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK.

LACCS-United Kingdom, courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Left: Professor JR Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-United Kingdom and H.E. Dr Alisher Shaykhov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan to the Court of St. James's.

240th Anniversary Birth of General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme

At O'Higgins Square, Bridge Road, Richmond-upon Thames, on Tuesday 21st August 2018, LACCS-UK payed homage to the memory of the 240th anniversary birth of General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, Liberator of Chile and Peru (1778-1842).

General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme, was born in Chillan, Chile in 1778 and he lived in Richmond from 1776-1779, where he studied at a private Academy, taken lessons in drawing and painting, classical languages, Latin and Greek, mathematics and geometry, swordsmanship, English, French, classical literature, etc, in summary he was educated as an English gentleman of the 18th century.

O'Higgins personality changed completely when he met in London General Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816), who was a propagandist of the Hispano- American Independence. Young Bernardo was captivated by Miranda's ideals of freedom and by his plan to liberate Hispano-American colonies.

In his return to Chile at the beginning of the 19th century, O'Higgins, immediately supported the liberation movement, finally he was one of the most important heroes of the Independence of Chile, Peru and Hispano-19 America (1817-1823).

General Bernardo O'Higgins was the organiser of the 19th century Chilean State, democrat and a man of progressive social, political, commercial and cultural ideals. Maybe to be compared to other continental leaders such as Abraham Lincoln or George Washington.

LACCS-UK laying the wreath at the bust of General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme O'Higgins Square, Bridge Road, Richmond-Upon-Thames. Representing LACCS-UK: Professors JR Monroy Hon. Chair and JL Sylvester, Executive Director.

From left to right:
Coronel Christian Bolivar, Military Attache Embassy of Chile, Cllr. Ben Khosa, Mayor of Richmond-upon-Thames, Mrs Khosa, H.E. Mr David Gallagher, Ambassador of Chile and Professor JR Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK.

Cllr Mona Adams, Deputy Mayor, Richmond-upon-Thames, Prof. JR Monroy and Prof. JL Sylvester, Executive Director LACCS-UK with the lady Queen Guard who played the "Last Post" in remembrance to the Chilean hero.

LACCS-UK attended the 19th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty The King Mohammed VI H.E. Abdesselam Aboudrar.

Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco requests the pleasure of the company of Professor J. R. Monroy, Hon. Chair at a Reception held at the Berkeley Hotel, Knightsbridge, London.

LACCS-UK visiting The Embassy of the Republic of Angola in London.

Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK was welcomed by H.E. Mr Rui Mangueira, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Court of St. James's.

Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt Residence in London.

On the occasion of the 66th Anniversary of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Charge d' Affaires Mrs Nermine El Zawahry, request the pleasure of the company of Professor J. R. Monroy, Hon. Chair LACCS-UK at a Reception on Monday 23rd July 2018 from 12.30 to 2.30pm.

HE Mr Nabil Ben Khedher, Ambassador od Tunisia, received Professor JR Monroy. Hon. Chair LACCS-UK at His Excellency Office in London. Prof. JR Monroy courtesy visit to the Embassy of Tunisia.

Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK was welcomed by His Excellency Mr Antonio Manuel Lagdameo, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines.

Professor J R Monroy was received by Mr Shao Zheng Counsellor at there Embassy of the People's Republic of China. Counsellor Shao Zheng presented to Prof. JR Monroy a decorative book with the photos and the history of the Embassy of People's Republic of China in United Kingdom.

Visiting Ankara, Turkey with Brazilian guitarist Carlos Barbosa-Lima and Maestro Ahment Kanneci at the stage of the local theatre and before CBL performance. An invitation to LACCS-UK to be part of a Festival in Ankara.

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in London in collaboration with British Uzbek Society (BUS), organised the event: 'Uzbek Youth Culture - Discover the Dynamic, Creative Millennials', an informative event of Uzbekistan education and culture.

Dr Mansur Kamalov, Deputy Rector (Academic),Tashkent State University of Law and Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chair LACCS-UK.

Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Hon,Chairman LACCS-United Kingdom, was received by Mr Adolfo Flores, Director of Radio Beethoven in Santiago, Chile, on Friday 29th March 2018.

A mutual collaboration was agreed between LACCS-UK programme: 'Music Without Frontiers' and Radio Beethoven, which will be an online correspondent.

Professor J R Monroy was invited by Canning House to the presentation of Canning Medal to H.E. Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador of Honduras and Dean of GRULA. Canning House, London SW1X 8PS. 24th January 2018.

On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan His Excellency Erlam Idrissov and Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK. National Day Reception at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower 1 Cadogan Pl, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9PY.

Lebanon National Day Reception at His Excellency Mr Rami Mortada, Ambassador of Lebanon Residence in London. Brig. Gen. Elie Berbari, Lebanese Army, Defence Attache and Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK

Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK and HE Mr Antonio M. Lagdameo, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Court of St. James's.

Laccs-UK Courtesy Visit To The Embassy Of The Republic Of Angola.

H.E. Dr Miguel Gaspar Fernandes Neto, welcomed the courtesy visit of Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK. Tuesday 14th November 2017.

On the occasion of the National Day of Algeria H.E Ambassador Amar Abba, requested the pleasure of the company of Prof. J R Monroy at the Reception at Hyatt Regency - The Churchill, Portman Square, London W1H 7BH

Proclamation of the Turkish Republic
30th October 2017

On the occasion of the 94th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Republic Mr Abdurrahman Bilgic, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey and Mrs Esra Bilgic, requested the pleasure of the company of Professor J R Monroy at a Reception held at the Ambassador Residence, on Monday 30th October 2017.

Mexico National Day
15th September 2017

On the occasion of the CCVII Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico Ambassador Julian Ventura request the pleasure of the company of Professor J R Monroy at a reception on Friday, 15th September, 2017 from 12 to 2p.m.at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London WC1B 4DA

Uzbekistan National Day
14th September 2017

On the occasion of the 26th Anniversary of the State Independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Mr Alisher Shaykhov and Mrs Firuza Shaykhova request the pleasure of the company of Professor J R Monroy at a Reception on Thursday, 14 September 2017, from 6.00pm. to 8.00pm. at the Embassy of Uzbekistan, 41 Holland Park, London W11 3RP

His excellency Señor Jose Enrique Castillo Barrantes and Professor JR Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-United Kingdom, recently agreed to collaborate in an special cultural project to promote Costa Rican young musicians and composers in U.K.

LACCS-UK AT THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (FCO).

Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK was welcomed at the FCO by Mr Nigel Baker, Head of South American Department and Deputy Director Americas. King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH.

CELEBRATION OIF BOLIVIA NATIONAL DAY 3rd August 2017.

Profesor J R Monroy, Hon, Chairman LACCS-UK and HE Mr Roberto Calzadilla Sarmiento, Embajador de Bolivia to the Court of St. James's.

On the occasion of the 18th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI H.E. Abdessalam Aboudrar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, requested the pleasure of the company of Professor J R Monroy at a reception held at The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1 7RL

Celebration of the Arab Republic of Egypt National Day at the Ambassador Residence in London.

Prof. JR Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-United Kingdom was welcomed by H.E. Mr Nasser Ahmed Kamel, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Celebration of Bulgaria National Day at the Ambassador Residence, 6th March 2017.

Front left to right: H.E.Mr Konstantin Dimitrov, Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria, Professor J.R. Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK, Commodore Mr Kostas Andreev, Military, Air and Naval Attache Embassy of Bulgaria and Mrs Andreeva.

At Kuwait National Day Celebration: 23rd February 2017, Dorchester Hotel Park Lane, London W1.

Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK, Min. David Najera, Minister and Charge d' Affaires a.i. Embassy of Mexico, Ms Jacqueline Orozco Gutierrez, Assistant, Embassy of Mexico.

206th Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of Chile at the Hyatt London, Sept., 2016.

H.E. Mr Rolando Drago Rodriguez, Ambassador of Chile, Mr Arnaud de Saint-Exupery, General Manager/ Area Vice President U.K. & Ireland, Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill and Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK.

206th Anniversary Celebration of the Independence of Chile at the Hyatt London, Sept., 2016.

At the Chartwell Suite Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK and General German Octavio Schell O' kuinghttons.

Professor J R Monroy during his journey to Chile was invited by Radio Beethoven for an interview and conversation with Oscar Ohlsen, conducting the 32 years on radio programme entitled "Guitar", which is broadcast every Sunday at mid day.

This is one of the oldest radio programme focus in the classical guitar. This radio conversation will be broadcast on line on Sunday 8th February 2017 at 12 hrs (Chilean time).

You may listen to the interview below.

LACCS-UK was invited to attend the Evensong of the Republic of Mozambique National Day attended by H.E. The High Commissioner for Mozambique. Westminster Abbey, London.

From left to right: H.E. Mr Felipe Chidumo and Prof. JR Monroy, LACCS-UK.

Ambassador of the Slovak Republic Mr L'ubomir Rehab requested the pleasure of LACCS-UK at the Slovak Dances Concert, performed by composer and pianist Peter Breiner, celebrating the opening of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Thursday 7 July 2016 at St.John's Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA.

H.E. Mr L'ubomir Rehab and Professor JR Monroy, LACCS-UK after the successful diplomatic and cultural evening.

Reception on the occasion pf the 25th Anniversary of the Republic of Slovenia. Institute Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED

From left to right: Mrs Valentina Prevolnik Rupel, H.E. Mr Tadej Rupel, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia and Professor J. R. Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK.

Concert reception at Caversham Room, Cadogan Hall. Beihdja Rahal and her ensemble: Arab-Andalusian music of Algeria:

From left to right: Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK, H.E. Mr Amar Abba, Ambassador of Algeria. H.E. Mr Nabil Ammar, Ambassador of Tunisia, and Mr Mohamed Yahya Sidi Haiba, Charge d' Affaires of Mauritania.

Prof. J R Monroy Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK and Beihdja Rahal. Pre-concert rehearsal at the stage of Cadogan Hall.

UK-Bolivia Trade & Investment Forum Sheraton Piccadilly, Central London.

Prof. J R Monroy , representing LACCS~-UK and Ing. Alberto Tejada Ferrufino, Vice President ENDE Corporation.

Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK was invited by H.E. Mr Nkwelle Ekaney High Commissioner for the Republic of Cameroon and Mrs Janet Mejane Ekaney, to the diplomatic reception on the occasion of the Republic of Cameroon National Day, held at Hyatt Regency, The Churchill, Portman Square, London.

Tata Diplomat of the Year Award ceremony held at Langham Hotel, Tata Diplomat of the Year Award.

Photo No 1: Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK and HE Mr Sione Sonata Tupou, Tonga High Commissioner.

Prof. J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK and Mr David Renato Nanjera Rivas, Minister, Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Mexico.

National Day of Tunisia in London

From left to right: Professor J R Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK, Mrs Youssef, Mrs & Mr Anouar Ben Youseff, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Tunisia, Mrs Miriam Nasser and H.E. Mr Ivan Romero Martinez, Ambassador of Honduras.

Prof. J R Monroy, and H.E. Enrique A. Manalo, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines. Ambassador Reception at the Embassy of the Philippines 10 Suffolk Street, London SW1Y 4HG

H.E. Marie-Pierre Lloyd High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles and Professor J R Monroy, Hon Chairman LACCS-UK.

Professor J R Monroy had the opportunity to introduced himself and LACCS-UK's work in the field of Cultural Diplomacy in United the Kingdom. LACCS-UK's contribution to improve cultural understanding among all nations accredited at the Court of St. James's.

H.E. Mr Euripides L. Evriviades, High Commissioner fror the Republic of Cyprus, welcomed Professor J.R Monroy, Hon, Chairman LACCS-UK courtesy visit to His Excellency Office in London.

Prof. JR Monroy visit to Cyprus High Commissioner is part of an annual diplomatic and social programme to strengthen cultural ties and friendly social relations with Cyprus and other Missions in London.

H.E. The Ambassador of the Slovak Republic and Mrs Dana Rehak welcoming Prof. JR Monroy, Hon. Chairman LACCS-UK.

At the reception from left to right:

Mr Zakaria Nasir, Deputy High Commisioner, High Commission of Malaysia and Professor JR Monroy, Hon.Chairman LACCS-UK.

H.E. Mr Michael Zantovsky, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in the UK welcome the guests and authorities participating in this diplomatic evening.

The Second Part of the conference was dedicated to discuss Jan Masaryk as diplomat and soldier during the First War World and his participation as diplomat during the pre Second War World until his death in 1948.

Opening remarks by H.E. Mr Karel Schwarsenberg, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Coffee time at the Conference.

Mrs Jana Prikrylova, 3rd Secretary (Political Affairs) Embassy of the Czech Republic and J.R. Monroy, Professor Emeritus, UCH, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK, Expert in Latin American Education to the Assessment Committee, EDU.

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Ms Linda Lai welcome to Professor J.R. Monroy to the reception at The Banqueting House.

A traditional Chinese ensemble entertaining the evening.

The Toast for the Year of the Snake. Center: Ms Linda Lai, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs of the E.U. next Ms Erica Ng, Director General, London and members of the Council and Tourist Board.

Traditional Chinese Northern Lion Dance

H.E. Dr Dejan Popovic, Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia at the Court of St. James's, Professor J.R.Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK, Captain (Naval) Kikola Lunic and Mrs Nevena Lunic.

Prof. J.R.Monroy presented a copy of the First Finnish Concert Programme of Classical guitar at the Purcell Room by Timo Korhonen, to H.E. Mr Pekka Huhtaniemi, Ambassador of Finland at the Court of St. James's. The concert was held on Tuesday 25th March 1993.

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From let to right:
Tenor Filip Tuma, soprano Adriana Kucerova, Prof. J.R. Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK-UK and H.E. Mr Miroslav Wlachovsky, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic at the Central Hall of the Slovak Republic Embassy

Soprano Adriana Kucerova and Tenor Filip Tuma were acclaimed by the guests for their brilliantly performance.

Professor J.R. Monroy, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK was invited by H.E. Mr. Miroslav Wlachovsky, to attend the celebration of the 20th Anniversary the Slovak Republic and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Slovak Republic and the United Kingdom.

A memorable recital of Slovak, European songs and a selection of arias from the Bel Canto Traditions were brilliantly performed by Adriana Kucerova and Filip Tuma, soprano and tenor respectively. Both opera singer were graduated at the Academy of Performing Arts and the State Conservatory in Bratislava. They were accompanied by virtuoso pianist Robert Pechanec.

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Ms Veronica Paola Melendres Argote, Charge d' Affaires, Embassy of Bolivia, thanks Prof. J.R. Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK, for his kind attention to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Aymara and Quechua concert at the SBC.

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On Thursday 17th January Professor J. R. Monroy, was received by Jamaican High Commissioner H.E. Aloun Ndombet-Assamba at her Excellency office, during the meeting Prof. J. R. Monroy presented a copy of the diplomatic publication, "Nuevo Mundo 2000", (New World 2000), 1991 edition, which was published on the occasion to Commemorate the V Centenary of the voyage of Christopher Columbus, to the Caribbean Islands and to welcome the opening of the European Single Market in 1992.

This diplomatic celebration was co-hosted by H.E. Mrs Ellen Gray Bogle, C.D. Jamaican High Commissioner, H.E. General Gary Prado S. Ambassador of Bolivia and H.E.Baron Hermann von Richthofen, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Heads of Mission Assembly received messages of greetings by the Rt Hon Peter Lilley MP, then Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, and by the Heads of States, Rt. Hon Michael Manley, P.C., MP Prime Minister of Jamaica, H.E. Lic Jaime Paz Zamora, President of the Republic of Bolivia, and by Herr Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Minister for Foreign Affairs.

His Excellency Aloun Ndombet-Assamba presented to Prof. J. R. Monroy with a nice small barrel of Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee. (Product of Jamaica).

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Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Chairman of LACCS-UK-UK was invited to attend to the ICD Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2012, to discuss the subject "The Power of the Arts & Culture to Promote Democracy & Global Peace".

The ICD Annual Conference 2012 explored the contributions of Cultural Diplomacy, using the art and culture to promote successful peace building and reconciliation, human rights, multiculturalism and successful international relations. The Conference's main focus were four themes contributing each day to a special field. The conference was focused in the following issues:

• Cultural Diplomacy, Peace building and Reconciliation
• Cultural Diplomacy and Human rights
• State Multicultarism
• Arts, Culture & Applied Diplomacy

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"The Power of the Arts and Cultural to promote Democracy and Global Peace" One of the main panel of discussion: Moderator: British Ambassador Anthony Russell Brenton Members of the panel were: Minister Hassan B. Diab, The Hon. Erna Hennicot Schoepges, Professor Dr Mark Aspinwall, Professor Dr John M.Hobson, Professor Dr Staak Koenis, Professor Dr Ovidiu Pelican and Mr Mark D. Donfried, Director of ICD.

Prof. Colin Evans, Commissioner of EDU Administrative Office, Brussels and Prof J R Monroy, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK.

Lecture and Discussion:
"Green Growth to overcome the Financial Crisis and create jobs" Speaker, The Hon. Ruud Lubbers, Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Former UN High Commissioner for Refugees. 15th December 2012.

Lecture and Discussion:
"Europe and Russia: Cultural Soul Mates or Competitors?" Speaker, Ambassador Anthony Russell Brenton, ICD Advisory Board Member, Former British Ambassador to Russia.

An interview with Prof J.R Monroy Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK

Prof. J.R. Monroy was interviewed by the Department of PR & Communications- ICD International by Rosie Vilnius and colleague.

The the interview was focussed in Latin American Culture and how LACCS-UK has been successfully presenting projects for the European audiences. Prof Monroy explained that LACCS-UK is a pioneer organisation promoting cultural ties between Europe and the New World. LACCS-UK experience of 30th Years working in the field of Cultural Diplomacy in London, has been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen and by many Heads of Mission accredited at the Court of St. James's.

LACCS-UK has created a unique Latin American cultural programme contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the real cultural values of Latin America. LACCS-UK identifies some specific issues related to the mutual cultural understanding between Europe and Latin America, among them I can mention, to create a permanent interchange of artists and intellectuals of both regions, a more cohesive work of the E.U. and Latin American institution related to Higher Education and culture.

J R Monroy, Professor Emeritus UCH, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK, with Miss Elvira Gonzalez-Valles (Spain), Head of Programme , Press, PR and Multimedia, video interview.

J. R Monroy, Professor Emeritus UCH, giving his lecture on the subject: "Political Power and Cultural Identity in Latin America".

Prof. J R Monroy concluded his lecture saying: " That Latin American countries are today better prepared intellectually and politically, in finding a real solution to their cultural identities; to open the door for economic prosperity; to understand that the government must provide equal social and economic benefits for the countryside, industrial, mining and city labourers. Today freedom and democracy are principles rooted in the consciousness of a new generation of intellectuals, professionals, middle and working classes. In short, the economic and cultural progress only will be possible with the participation of the people and with the genuine leadership of political cadres capable to interpret the enlightenment of the Nation".

Concluding Statements

A ICD documentary about Islam Arts and Culture. The question was how civilisations influence each other?

Mr Mark D. Don invited Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK-UK and Ambassador and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, The Rt Hon. Yasar Yakis to attend a session of the Conference "City in Europe" organised by the European Parliament. First on the left : The Hon. Erna Hennicot Schoepges, Vice President of the ICD Advisory Board, Former Luxembourgian Minister of Culture and Religious Affairs.

Professor J. R Monroy at the Brandenburg Gate, saying a farewell to the historical capital city of Berlin. December, 2012.

J R Monroy was interviewed by Oscar Ohlsen, presenter of the radio programme 'Guitar', at Radio Beethoven in Santiago,Chile. The interview was about LACCS-UK Pearl Jubilee in 2013, 30th years Anniversary promoting in London Latin American classical music, with emphasis in new classical guitar music by European and Latin American composers.

A moment of enjoyment after the interview as the presenter Oscar Ohlsen and Jose Oplusitle, Radio controller of Radio Beethoven, had the opportunity to seeing one of LACCS-UK Chilean concert programme in London.

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Emeritus Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK - UK , met Dr Larissa Dmitrieva, First Deputy Chief Representation of the Government of Ivanovo Region at the Trade Delegation of the Russian Federation, London 13th November 2012.

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Programme - Day 2. Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK-UK, in his speech related to the topic: 'The way forward in energy-energy security and climate change: advancing the global environment Agenda", He illustrates a proposal for a new international understanding between the public and private sectors in the global environment.

Programme - Day 2. Mr Nick Dunlop, Secretary General, Climate Parliament, talking about his personal experience working in the research field of alternatives and renewable energies in Europe and emerging countries.

Prof. J. R. Monroy, Founder and Chairman of LACCS-UK attended the Annual conference of The Global Diplomatic Forum, on the 23rd and 24th July 2012, which was held at the Marriott London Heathrow. The Title of the conference was: GLOBAL ENERGY SECURITY - THE WAY FORWARD.

The Conference received a Message from H.E. Dr Boutros Ghali, Former Secretary General of the United Nations.

The two days discussions subjects were focus in various related topics to connect global energy and its markets, geo-political regions such as Middle East/North Africa, Russia and Eurasia. Nuclear energy and its geopolitics implications in the modern word, energy security for vulnerable countries, mainly in Africa and Asia, the future balance with renewable and alternatives energies, the climate change and its energy challenges for the 21st century and finally technology innovation related to the political attitude to understand and to improve worldwide the energy security.

Prof. J R Monroy had the opportunity to talk about the Latin American experience in the last decade, with regards innovation and security of energies in countries such as Brazil and Chile. Prof. J. R. Monroy talked about energy and innovation of technology from an historical point of view, and in his analysis he suggest to the conference to explore the idea of an alliance between the industrial countries with the emerging nations to create innovate technology to be applied to an environmental model of sustainable economy. Also to explore an alliance between the private and public sectors, to incentive investments for research in technology innovation.

In summary: The conference of GDF 2012 was an important intellectual contribution to understand the complex challenges of the global demand of energy and other alternatives of sustainable energy programmes.

Amongst the Conference Chairs and Speaker were:

Linda Yueh, Economics Editor, Bloomberg, Alice Hibbert, Business Reporter, BBC World, Sophie Long, Presenter BBC, Angus McCrone, Chief Editor, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Samantha Simmonds, News Presenter, Sky News, Owen Thomas, Anchor, Bloomberg, Dr Christopher Frei, Secretary General, World Energy Council, Phillip Lowe, Director General of Energy, European Union Commission, Dr Phyllis Yoshida, The Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Energy Cooperation, The U.S. Department of Energy, Lord Boswell of Aynho, House of Lords, Parliament of United Kingdom, Bill Farren-Price, Chief Executive, Petroleum Policy Intelligence, Dr Hans Schindler, Former German Diplomat, Programme Director at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue, Dr Shamil Yenikeyeff, Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, University of Oxford, Dr Armen Sarkissian, Former Prime Minister of Armenia, President of Euroasia House, Paul Spence, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs, EDF Energy, Sarah Butler-Sloss, Founder/ Director, Ashden, H.E. Mt Edward Turay, High Commissioner for Sierra Leon, Ali Fassi Fihri, Director General,National Office of Electric, Morocco, Vivien Foster, Sustainable Energy Department, the World Bank, Rushara Ali, Labour Member of Parliament, Bethnal Green and Bow, Pradeep Pursani, Business Director - Breathing Space, Shell Foundation, H.E. Fouad Douiri, Minister of Energy, Morocco, Ryan Hobert, Director for Energy and Climate Change, United Nations Foundation, Christine Lins, Executive Secretary, REN21 Secretary, United Nations Environment Programme, Nick Dunlop, Secretary-General, Climate Parliament, Maite Jaureguy Naudin, Director of the Centre for Energy, the French Institute of International Relations, Baroness Worthington of Cambridge, House of Lord, United Kingdom, etc.

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Opening Address: Dr Rosemary Skordoulis (LSBM Principal) LSBM Research Centre, Video Introduction to the Conference.

Keynotes Address: Dr Peter Wynarczyk, Deputy Dean Business School, London Metropolitan University, address the topic " Arcademia or Knacademia: Creative Destruction, Dissolution, or Melding" (Chaired by Dr Rosemary Skordoulis)

Afternoon Session 2: Panel Discussion Topic: Changing Markets: The Future for Higher Learning Education in a Globalised World"

From left to right: Professor J.R. Monroy, Founder and Chairman LACCS-UK, Mr Aliar Hossain, LSBM, Chair and Mr Mark T. Jones, Director of External Affairs for Park Royal College.

The 2nd London School of Business Management (LSBM), was held on 12th July 2012, at the University of London. The overarching theme was:

HEARTS AND MINDS: CAPTIVITY TEACHING AND INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGIES.

The Conference Co-pordinator was Mr Aliar Hossain, PgD Course Leader & MBA Supervisor at LSBM. Dr Rosemany Skordoulis (LSBM Principal), addressed and opened the conference. Dr Peter Wynarczyk, Deputy Dean at the Metropolitan Business School, introduced an interesting topic:"Arcademia or Knacademia: Creative Destruction, Dissolution, or Melding", an original approach to the academic learning and to the creative thinking.

Other workshops and panels discussions were:

Mr Vick Krisnan, Barrister and Principal Lecturer in Law and Business subjects, "The growing importance of emotional intelligence as a determination of success in academia", a new method to understand the systematic learning in academia, etc.

An interesting panel discussion was the topic: "A Winning Attitude to Teaching: How Innovative Pedagogies can Engage Your Students", with valuable contribution from experienced academics such as Dr Hasanat Hossain (MBE), Mrs Isobel Wood, Mr John Howells, Mr Reza Aboutalebi, and Chaired by Dr Rosemary Skordoulis, brought to the conference valuable conclusions about the academic experience of each panel participant.

Another panel was the controversial topic:

"Changing Markets: "The Future for Higher Education in a Global World".

The participants were Professor J R Monroy, Founder and Chairman, LACCS-UK and Mr Mark T. Jones, Director of External Affairs at the Park Royal College and was Chaired by Mr Aliar Hossain, LSBM.

Professor J.R. Monroy, analyzed the subject from a sociological and historical point of view taking into consideration the past and present changes in both the academic thinking and the structure of the university system. He explained how the current high education is under the control of a powerful market and for this reason is unable to fulfil its missions. However, a transition to a new multinational University system will bring equally risks and challenges for the consolidation of a new international university model for the 21st century.

Professor J.R. Monroy illustrated how the traditional educational pyramid was inverted to create an academic explosion around the world, not having the standard of quality-knowledge in the teaching profession and without social responsibilities for the national community. He concluded saying that today we are having a global crisis, and we are waiting to build the right model of a higher learning institution, that is to say, to visualize the future "utopia" of a free and multicultural University.

With regard to the Latin American University System, Professor J.R. Monroy refer to the Chilean case, in which in spite of several changes in its bureaucratic administration, the University have not been able to contribute to the economic growth with the purpose to incentive the creation of a new "know-how" to be applied in the industry and businesses. The aim is to innovate with a new learning systems, to make easy an alliance with the State and industrial sectors, to up grade professional standards intended for competing successfully in the international academic markets, to become independent from the world of high learning centres.

The University system in Chile needs a regulator to advice in the planning of the number of graduates in liberal, scientific and technological careers, accordingly with the social and economic necessities of the country. The Nation is in need of a University system capable to respond to the challenges of the 21st century, or the contrary, I can say, that the Public University will fail to resolve its own academic problems and will become an stagnant High Learning Institution.

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Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK is greeted by His Excellency Mr Alexander Vladimirovich Yakovenko, Ambassador of the Russian Federation, at the Ambassador Residence

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Prof. J R Monroy, at the Aberdeen County Hall, impressive decorative halls of the 17th century, timber panelling, fine decorative timber hammer-beam roof and minstrels gallery, one with Scottish heraldic shields and other with timber pews, gallery and benches. The display of the flemish Medieval flag, a reminiscence of the trading ties between Aberdeen and the Low Countries in the past centuries.

Prof J R Monroy, (LACCS-UK), and Senhor Paulo Buarque Guimaraes, Superintendente, National Organization of Petroleum Industry (ONIP).

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From left to right:
H.E. Dr Muhamet Hamiti, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo, H.E. Ms Kamela Palma, Belize High Commissioner, Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK and H.E. Mr T. Mhanza Thayeb, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia.

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At the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria.

From left to right:
Mr Urs Schmid, Minister, Embassy of Switzerland and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK.

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Left: Councillor Aslam Choudry, The Worshipful The Mayor of the London Borough of Brent and Professor J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK.

Left: Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK, Mr Campbell Gordon, Partner Optimus Capital, and Cllr, Chris Edge, London Borough of Merton.

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Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK and H.E. Mr Kitti Wasinondh, Ambassador of Thailand to the United Kingdom

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From left to right:
Mr Alejander Khvtisiashvili, Senior Counsellor Embassy of Georgia, Mr Riaan Jonk, Managing Director, London School of Bussiness and Management, Dr Rosemary Skordoulis, College Principal, LSBM, and Prof. J R Monroy, LACCS-UK, Chairman.

Prof. J R Monroy, explained his academic experience in teaching and learning, and described the evolution of the learning in the Latin American Universities, and how teaching, learning and higher education in Latin America are conditioned by social, cultural and economic factors, creating sometimes, crisis in National Education Systems.

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Prof. J R Monroy, is welcome by H.E. Ambassador Mr Samuel Moncada

Prof. J R, Monroy is welcome by Mr Alvaro Sanchez, Deputy Head of Mission.

From left to right:
Dr Aquiles Alencar Brayner, British Library, Dr Elizabeth Cooper, Curator Latin American Collection, British Library and Prof. J R Monroy, LACCS-UK.

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Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK, greet to H.E. Mr Aleksandr Mikhnevich, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus.

>From left to right: Mr Sirous Sajjadi, First Secretary, Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK.

Mrs Maria Rosa Picart De Francis, Mr Reginald Alan Francis and Prof. J R Monroy.

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Prof. J R Monroy (left), Terry & Geraldine Alliston (Smile International).

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Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK and H.E.Mr Acisclo Valladares Molina, Ambassador of Guatemala at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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>From left to right: Miss F. A, Croft, H.E. Ambassador of Austria, Mr Emil and Mrs Elizabeth Brix, daughter and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman, LACCS-UK

The Austrian Ambassador and his family enthusiastically supported the 200th Years Independence Anniversary of Latin America at the South Bank Centre.

Prof. J R Monroy (centre), left, H.E. Mrs Maria Teles carreira, Ambassador of Angola and Mr Mario Afonso de Almeida, enjoying the music and friendship of the Bicentennial Celebration of Latin America at the SBC.

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Group Captain Claudio Ibacache, Air Attache, Embassy of Chile, welcomes Professor J R Monroy, Chairman of LACCS-UK at the Chilean Ambassador's Residence.

Dr Carl Roberts, High Commissioner of Antigua and Barbuda, Her Excellency Ms Kamela Palma, Belize High Commissioner, Lt Colonel Cao Zhenhua, Air Attache, Embassy of the People's Republic of China and Prof. J R Monroy.

Lt Colonel Cao Zhenhua, Air Attache, Embassy of the People's Republic of China and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman of LACCS-UK.

Mr Claudio Rojo, Consul General, Embassy of the Republic of Argentina and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK.

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Professor J R Monroy, Mrs Maria Rosa Picart de Francis and Professor Beravale.

Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK and Mr Jaime Aguilera Guerra, President of Instituto O'Higginiano, London.

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Lic. Maria Esperanza Tellez Laguna, Executive Director, National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK, With several samples of Concert Programme With Bolivian Music, presented in London since 1984 onward.

A group of Bolivian students at the National Conservatoire of Music, La Paz with (left), Lic. Maria Esperanza Tellez Laguna, Prof. J R Monroy, LACCS-UK, Chairman and Prof. of Guitar Marcos Puna.

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Prof J R Monroy, LACCS-UK Chairman is welcome by H.E. Dr Samuel Moncada, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Captain Luis Alejandro Ojeda, Permanent Representative to the IMO.

Mrs Maria Rosa Picart De Francis, Former Ambassadress of the Principality of Andorra, Prof. J R Monroy and Miss F.A. Croft.

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Professor Hovhannes I. Pilikian, American University of Beirut and Professor J R Monroy, LACCS-UK Chairman, enjoyed friendship to celebrate the 199th Years of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Independence.

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Prof, J R Monroy and Mr Tetsuo Kitada, Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom.

Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK, HE Mr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic and Mr Nabih Moukayed.

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Prof. J R Monroy given his Lecture at the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin

Panel Discussions: Europe Meets Latin America - The Economy and the Culture.

Centre: Prof. Mark C. Donfried, Moderator, Executive Director ICD, Prof.Federico Foders, Kiel Institute and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK.

Professor J R Monroy talking about the Andean Culture and his own experience with regards the project of Higher Education in the Andean region.

Professor Mark C Donfried, Executive Director & Founder of ICD - Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Congratulated Prof. J R Monroy for his interesting Lecture and active participation in the various Panel-discussions about the Culture in Latin America.

A happy moment for the scholars receiving their Diploma for the attendance of the week conference Europe Meets Latin America - A Forum for Young Leaders.

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Prof J R Monroy was invited to A CHAMPAGNE & CANAPE' RECEPTION by THE PRESIDENT' S CLUB President: Cllr. John Marshall in the honour of BORIS JOHNSON - MAYOR OF LONDON, held at Norton Rose, More London Riverside, London SE1 at 7.30 pm.

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, addressed a select audience from Finchley and Golders Green Conservatives. From left to right: Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK, Mr Reuben Thompstone, Cllr Mike Freer, Parliamentary Candidate for Finchley and Golders Green and Cllr John Marshall.

Photos by Tessa Phillips.

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Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, congratulated Prof. J R Monroy for his dedication to promote better understanding of the cultures of Latin America and United Kingdom for more than two decades in London.

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Annual Ceremony of the Embassy of Chile to Commemorate the Birth of Bernardo O'Higgins "Liberator of Chile" at Richmond, August 2009.

From left to right:

Captain Ronald Quipildor and Mrs Quipildor, Defence Attache, Embassy of Bolivia, HE Rafael Moreno, Ambassador of Chile, and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK.

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A relaxing post concert dinner: October 2009

H.E. The Ambassador of Bolivia, Mrs Maria Beatriz Souviron, third left and Rossana Tamarri Galarza, Pianist, with Prof. J R Monroy, Juanita Silvestre and Colleagues.

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Chile National Day at the Ambassador of Chile residence.

From left to right:

Captain Otto Mrugalski, Maritime Adviser of Chile to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), H.E. Gilberto Arias, Ambassador of Panama, H.E. Mr Paul Farquharson, High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK.

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Armenian National Day Reception at the Cavalry & Guards Club, Piccadilly, London

From left to right:

Mr Rodrigo Espinoza, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Chile, H.E. Mr Juraj Zervan, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, Prof J R Monroy, (LACCS-UK) and H.E. Mr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic.

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A cup of tea to relax for my trip to the land of Aboriginal floodplain language called Gagudju.

With my innocent camera I tried to get the sleeping reptile of the freshwater: Crocodylus johnstoni, and Crododilus porosus, Estuarine (saltwater), crocodiles, also found in India, South East Asia and Papua New Guinea.

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From left to right:
Professor Helen Garnett PSM Vice Chancellor, Charles Darwin University, Professor J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS-UK and Adrian Walter, Dean Faculty of Law, Business and Arts, and Artistic Director.

Dean Adrian Walter, introduced Prof. J R Monroy to the lecture THE PRAXIS OF THE MUSIC: LATIN AMERICA.

Professor J R Monroy in class on the subject Sociology of the Music: The praxis of the Latin American guitar and the learning of the experience.

Carlos Barbosa-Lima is interviewed in local Radio Darwin, Australia.

Carlos Barbosa-Lima in action! Master Class in Alberto Ginastera, Sonata for Guitar Op 47

LACCS-UK with three legendary South American guitarist of all time! From left to right. Carlos Barbosa-Lima (Brazil), Gentil Montana (Colombia), Prof. J R Monroy (LACCS-UK) and Eduardo Fernandez (Uruguay). It was an evening of romantic guitar with boleros! A mixture of classical and South American rhythms!

Time to depart, but not before an aromatic morning coffee at the Darwin University cafeteria. Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Eduardo Fernandez and Juan R Monroy.

My camera in action! The Lesser Town Bridge Tower. was built in the second half of the 15th century.

Finally to cross the historical site. The medieval Charles Bridge to the Old Town, which is a different world with narrow alleys, secluded squares, thin and Gothic towers. A city who experience the worst time in European history, from Hitler, Stalin and the Cold War.

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Poster with some of the artists and intellectual participants in Brno Guitar Festival 07

Brno is a medieval city, 800 years old in Central Europe near to Praha, Viena and Bratislava. Today is a cultural centre with universities and judiciary institutions.

The legendary Jorge Morel in action! Classes and tutorial session to young guitar students.

Brno, at the medieval Liberty Square, you can enjoy as I did a nice pint of the famous Czech beer!

Lunch time: from left to right: Juan R Monroy, Jorge Cardoso, Maria Isabel Siewers and the legendary Jorge Morel.

The Lecture

Sociology of the music and the Praxis: An analysis of two decades of experience in the performing arts by LACCS-UK in London. Ideas were discussed with the students related to the origins and form of styles and practical step to be a performer.

Juan R Monroy, Chairman of LACCS-UK, with Milan Tesar, one of the most important composer for the Czech classical and popular guitar music. His works are published in various international publishing houses. (Germany, France and Japan amongst others).

During a break: Prof. J R Monroy with the famous Slovak guitarist Josef Zsapka. Dagmar and Josef Zsapka also constitute an international duo of flute and guitar with a brilliant technique and beautiful sounds with different styles.