To mark the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, the World Post Day theme for 2024 is: "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations". The UPU will hold its annual celebration of World Post Day with special events.
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Please join us live on UPU TV.
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Visit the dedicated page here to view this year's poster and access the social media kit with official materials.
mercredi, 9 octobre 2024, 15:00 - 17:30
International Bureau, Weltpoststrasse 4, 3015 Berne
Programme
150 years of the UPU as an international organization
15.00 Opening ceremony
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Welcome of guests with chamber music
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Speeches by high-ranking officials
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Messages from high-level authorities and testimonials by UN partners
Followed by Postal Excellence Awards ceremony
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Introduction to the Postal Excellence Awards by the moderator
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Remarks by Mr Masahiko Metoki, Director General, UPU International Bureau
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Postal Excellence Awards presentation
Followed by International Letter-Writing Competition (ILWC) ceremony
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Remarks by Mr Marjan Osvald, Deputy Director General, UPU International Bureau
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Presentations by UNICEF, UNESCO and Mr Edouard Dayan, former Director General, UPU International Bureau
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On-stage conversation with the ILWC winners
17.30 Closing
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Concert performed by a chamber music orchestra showcasing a selection of melodies from around the globe