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SPEAKING NOTES FOR THE PRIME MINISTER
RT. HON. P.J. PATTERSON PC, OC, MP
AT OPENING OF EXHIBITION BY RAY CHEN
UNITED NATIONS, SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Salutations
I am delighted to be opening this exhibition of the artistic work of
one of the best photographers to be found anywhere in the world.
Semetimes-1-thin lie is as good as he is, not only because of his
own passion and commitment, but also because of the sheer beauty
of his subjects, whether they be the flora and fauna of Jamaica, or
the beautiful ~ale species that we have on that Island.
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Ray Chen has managed to capture through the lenses of his
camera, the "beauty and soul of Jamaica", land we love.
The selected photographs from his two excellent Photographic
Essays on Jamaica depict vivid images of Jamaica and Jamaican
life. (MORE)
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Since embarking on the study of photography here in p/;w ,,,York 33
years ago, Ray Chen has consistently excelled in his field.
The ability of this Jamaican to capture the true expressions of his
subjects and his capacity for hard work, have distinguished him
among his peers.
Ray Chen continues to live and give true meaning to Jamaica's
motto - ''Out of Many One People". This motto epitomizes the
harmony that we as a people of diverse history and ethnic origins,
have achieved in our nation.
In his work, Ray Chen has captured this harmony in a most unique
way.
Here in the United nations, the challenge to achieve harmony
through the combining of diverse interests and positions, and the
preservation of world peace is a daily challenge.
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I hope that the spirit that Ray Chen has so vividly captured in these
Photographs that we present te-yoo today, will inspire yeu in the
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SPEAKING NOTES FOR THE PRIME MINISTER
RT. HON. P.J. PATTERSON PC, OC, MP
AT OPENING OF EXHIBITION BY RAY CHEN
UNITED NATIONS, WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1997
Salutations
I am delighted to be opening this exhibition of the artistic
work of one of the best photographers to be found
anywhere in the world.
He is as good as he is, not only because of his own passion
and commitment, but also because of the sheer beauty of
his subjects, whether they be the flora and fauna of
Jamaica, or the pulcritude of the female species that we
have on that Island.
Ray Chen has managed to capture through the lenses of his
camera, the "beauty and soul of Jamaica", land we love.
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The selected photographs from his two excellent
Photographic Essays on Jamaica depict vivid images of
Jamaica and Jamaican life.
Since embarking on the study of photography here in New
York 33 years ago, Ray Chen has consistently excelled in
his field.
The ability of this Jamaican to capture the true expressions
of his subjects and his capacity for hard work, have
distinguished him among his peers.
Ray Chen continues to live and give true meaning to
Jamaica's motto - "Out of Many One People". This motto
epitomizes the harmony that we as a people of diverse
history and ethnic origins, have achieved in our nation.
In his work, Ray Chen has captured this harmony in a most
. unique way.
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Here in the United nations, the challenge to achieve
harmony through the combining of diverse interests and
positions, and the preservation of world peace is a daily
challenge.
It is fitting that his work should be seen here in the central
corridors of international decision making.
I hope that the spirit that Ray Chen has so vividly captured
in these Photographs that we present today, will inspire the
pursuit of global peace, harmony and equity.
I hope too, this exhibition will only whet the appetite of
viewers from every corner of the globe to see and enjoy
more of Jamaica. Let it act as a graphic passport to our
country.
I am pleased to be participating in this fine display, and
take pleasure in declaring this exhibition of the images of
my country, Jamaica, open.
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