Hi everyone,
Here goes day 2!
We began the day with the gala opening ceremony at the Vladivostok State University of Economy and Service. This was attended by the Governor of Primorsky Province (in which Vladivostok is) S. M. Dar'kin; the Consul General of India in Vladivostok; the Consul General of Vietnam in Vladivostok; Igor Chestin, WWF - Russia's CEO, and all of us, the delegates from the different tiger nations. It was covered extensively by the Russian media- both the print and television.
The ceremonies involved ceremonial speeches by all the guests and VIP's, and a ceremonial march with the flags of the attending nations.
India's flag being brought in during the ceremony.
Governor of Primorsky Province S. M. Dar'kin
Consul General of India
Igor Chestin, WWF - Russia's CEO
Us at the opening ceremony.
Following this, we all went to inaugurate the Tiger Trail at the Vladivostok waterfront, Sportivnaya Gavan. Each Tiger Nation placed a pugmark-engraved tile on the pavement for all visitors to see.
The Tiger Trail
Our Pug Mark at the Tiger Trail
Aarti Khosla, WWF-India Co-ordinator accompanying us. :)We were interviewed by two Russian Television News Channels.
After introducing ourselves we were asked about what we, as delegates/ambassadors, can do to save the tiger in our own countries and how we will contribute to the summit.
They also asked us about the main threats that the tiger faces- not only in India but also around the world, and what needs to be done.
We were also asked as to how we will involve the youth in our efforts to save the Tiger.
Being InterviewedAfter coming back to the hotel, all the Tiger Nations presented their nation and tigers, and the work that they have been doing to conserve tigers. Our presentation was highly applauded as India has been the first nation to conserve Tigers since 1973, starting with Project Tiger.
Us conducting the presentation.
From the Youth Tiger Summit, Vladivostok, Russia.
Stay tuned for more!
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