Mary from Denmark is on an official visit to Brazil on a solo trip that will address issues such as diversity, health and the fight against gender violence. On the first day of her tour, the Queen was able to see part of the Amazon, in an expedition that has left images of her most adventurous side and that will surely have brought back memories of his childhood and youth in Australia, his native countrywhich attracts travelers from all over the world for its wild nature and fauna.
Dressed in khaki pants, light green shirtboots, an improvised braid, sunglasses and a hat, Queen Mary got to know the incredible Amazon River up close aboard a boat where she was happy to contemplate what is known as the Lung of the Planet and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. He has also been able to learn about the challenges facing this region and the possible solutions in relation to the fight against environmental crimes.
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Denmark’s collaboration with the Amazonas Foundation is total. This entity works to fight against illegal deforestation of the rainforest and promotes sustainable development. Later, the Queen visited the MAmazonian use, which is located in an area of ​​one hundred hectares of the Adolpho Ducke Forest Reserve, an area of ​​original dry forest of the Amazon jungle, a place with exuberant nature. From the 42-meter-high watchtower of this place you can experience the immensity of the jungle with a most evocative sunset.
As a culmination of her first day in Manaus, the capital of the state of Amazonas, which has the largest river port in the world, Mary from Denmark attended the reception that the Governor of the State of Amazonas, Wilson Lima, offered in her honor. Together they went to the city theater to watch from the box a performance that represents the cultural history of this area. The Queen chose for this date a long green skirt and a fuchsia blouse with a ‘V’ neckline and a colorful yellow handbag. He also signed the honor book, ending his first day on Brazilian lands.
This Thursday, Queen Mary will visit the National Amazon Rainforest Research Institute, which over the years has conducted scientific studies on the physical environment and living conditions in the area. Afterwards, you will visit the Amazon Rainforest Bioeconomy Center, created in Manaus in 2002 and which has The objective is to promote sustainable development in the Amazon. Lunch will be at a local restaurant that prepares food with the sustainable use of products grown and harvested by indigenous people.
On Friday, King Federico’s wife will travel to Brasilia, the country’s capital, where she will participate in an official meeting, visit a public school, where she will learn about the school feeding program in the country and visit the Brazilian Agricultural Research Institute Embrapa Cerrados , which works to understand the challenges and opportunities related to the impact of agriculture on biodiversity and the environment. Finally, in her capacity as patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), she will attend a working dinner at the Danish embassy in Brasilia. On Saturday, the last day of this adventure to the Amazon, you will visit the botanical garden of Brasilia, which has 5,000 hectares.
