World Trade Centers Association Day celebrated June 11.A series of cultural, educational and ethnic events were held June 11, in 91 countries to celebrate the second annual World Trade Centers Association (WTCA WTCA World Trade Centers Association WTCA Wood Truss Council of America (Madison, Wisconsin) WTCA Welsh Terrier Club of America WTCA Water Terminal Clearance Authority WTCA West Texas Cycling Association (Lubbock, TX) ) Day according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Guy F. Tozzoli, president of the WTCA. The events demonstrate a unity of purpose in building world trade and reaffirm the WTCA's commitment to promoting peace and stability through trade. For more than 30 years the WTCA has acted through a variety of initiatives to advance its mission. It has helped lesser-developed economies to reap the benefits of trade, advocating the use of technology to help them "leapfrog" into the international trading community. The WTCA encourages understanding and respect for cultural diversity through example as well as educational programs, providing reciprocal programs in recognition of our global interdependence. The WTCA and its president, Guy F. Tozzoli, have been nominated for seven consecutive years for the Nobel Peace prize The Nobel Peace Prize (Swedish and Norwegian: Nobels fredspris) is the name of one of five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel. in recognition of their work in bringing people together through their "One World" philosophy. "Trade is valuable not just for the prosperity it can bring, but for the partnerships it. builds," said Tozzoli. "The WTCA believes that the best answer to intolerance is to help create a triumphant spirit where all cultures are respected and diversity is celebrated. That spirit of respect can in turn help the world to address global challenges such as protecting the environment, and even combating international terrorism Noun 1. international terrorism - terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain ," he said. Activities that will be celebrated throughout the world for WTCA Day include: * The World Trade Center (WTC WTC World Trade Center, see there ) Sao Paolo will hold an ecumenical service and 1,500 public school children will join hands and "embrace" the WTC building * The WTC Portland, Oregon will host an Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. and Naturalization naturalization, official act by which a person is made a national of a country other than his or her native one. In some countries naturalized persons do not necessarily become citizens but may merely acquire a new nationality. swearing-in ceremony * WTC Doha, Qatar will have a gala dinner for a high-level audience, including top ministers, sheikhs, ambassadors and other dignitaries * WTC Montevideo will hold a ceremony that will include the presentation of trophies prepared by Uruguayan artist Jesus Sosa to three distinguished individuals in the region. The ceremony will be followed by a folklore dancing program featuring the culture of six countries * The WTC Seville will celebrate WTCA Day by placing the first stone for the construction of the new WTC building, with the participation of Seville's mayor * WTC Brussels has arranged for a presentation by French philosopher and speaker Pascal Bruchner * WTC New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. will honor Donna Sharp, executive director of the World Trade Institute of Pace University for spearheading the observance of World Trade Week in New York City |
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