{"id":25345,"date":"2022-11-26T12:20:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-26T11:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/big-festivities-in-parakou-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-foundation\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T11:41:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T10:41:33","slug":"big-festivities-in-parakou-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hubi-vinciane.be\/en\/big-festivities-in-parakou-to-celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Big festivities in Parakou to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fortieth anniversary of the Foundation in Benin did not go unnoticed in Benin.The local team organized a whole series of festive activities. Many participants were visibly moved. They did not expect such enthusiasm and gratitude. Chamsou-Dine Baguiri<\/strong>, our communications officer in Benin, lists them:<\/p>\n\n\n

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The celebrations began on November 2 with a visit to the monument erected in honor of Hubi & Vinciane at the Papan\u00e9 hospital. Hubi was working as a doctor-surgeon in this hospital when the accident happened. The memorial incorporates all the letters that Hubi & Vinciane wrote to each other. Pascale Vanassche<\/strong>, Managing Director of our Foundation, and Emile Kouthon<\/strong>, Director of the Papan\u00e9 Hospital, laid a beautiful bouquet at the memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following day, November 3, the local team, along with a few members of the Board of Directors and several supporters and partners of the Foundation, walked through the city in a caravan. A trendy and tireless band provided the musical note. Eight traditionally dressed horsemen accompanied the procession, dancing with their horses and demonstrating their dressage skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Applauded by many interested inhabitants, the caravan reached the town hall of Parakou. Gilles de Kerchove<\/strong>, president of the Foundation, and the mayor\u2019s representative, gave a short speech. Finally, the municipal administration of Parakou offered drinks and snacks to all present. The press was also invited and gave a detailed report, which you can view on Youtube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the afternoon, at the CIAP, the Foundation’s supporters enjoyed a delicious and healthy meal prepared by the Foundation’s nutritionist, Eric Dossou Gb\u00e9t\u00e9<\/strong>, and some nutrition assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n

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On Friday, November 04, 2022, a thanksgiving mass in memory of Hubi (Hubert) and Vinciane was held at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul in Parakou. A choir provided a beautiful musical accompaniment.<\/p>\n\n\n

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And then in the evening, it was a big party. In the ballroom of the archdiocese, dignitaries, partners, supporters, friends, employees, and administrators gathered to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the Foundation. Hyacinthe El\u00e9gb\u00e9d\u00e9<\/strong>, Executive Secretary of the Parakou City Council, Marcienne Houenou<\/strong>, Director of the Foundation, Pascale Van Assche<\/strong>, Managing Director, and Gilles de Kerchove<\/strong>, President, successively took the floor. Gilles emphasized the values of Foundation Hubi & Vinciane: respect and trust, commitment, equality, empowerment, joint development, and sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n

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During and after dinner, guests were treated to a performance by T\u00eak\u00e8 dancers, a traditional guitarist, and, finally, a performance by Angelo Moustapha<\/strong>, a well-known percussionist and new ambassador of our Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And of course, the birthday cake with the necessary candles could not be missing!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Parakou : C\u00e9l\u00e9bration du 40\u00e8 anniversaire d’existence de la Fondation Hubi & Vinciane<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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