A fantastic and sophisticated Gala Dinner for around 800 hairstylists from 36 countries marked the closure of the 20th Intercoiffure World Congress, in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Served in a scenario recalling Colonial Brazil, the Gala Dinner had a decoration evoking European cultural manifestations brought to Brazil, with panels of reproductions by Jean Baptiste Debret. The party was in homage of the commemorations of the 200 years of the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Family to Brazil.

This superb moment of fraternization amidst the delegations of the several countries the dinner brought the rhythm of Brazil with a special show of Bahian singer Margareth Menezes, who transmitted the beat of her music to the guests of the 36 countries.

For Waleska and Francisco Santos, the couple president of the 20th Intercoiffure World Congress, the evening celebrated the glamour of the congress and showed some of the history of Brazil. Said Francisco Santos “We want this to be an unforgettable evening for all our friends that came from more than 30 countries. We hope they will be able to take a little of the joie-de-vivre and of the beauty of Brazil back to their own countries”.

Klaus Peter Ochs, president of Intercoiffure Mondial, stressed the importance of this Congress and thanked the dedication of Waleska and Francisco Santos, who during four years worked to make of this event a big success. “Here we had a great meeting among friends, an unforgettable moment of fraternization and friendship. I am convinced that this congress will remain forever in our memories. Here we had the best shows in a paradisiacal scenario”.

For Janine and Jacques Goossens, president of Intercoiffure Brazil, the Congress was the accomplishment of a dream. “When we started this work over four years ago, we had a dream of hosting you, all friends of around the world. Now everything has come true and I sincerely hope that each and everyone of you takes back home the souvenir of a huge present which is our friendship, joy and happiness” said Janine.

Worldwide Sponsors: the satisfaction of being part of the Congress

For Wella/P&G and L’Oréal, the giant leaders in the world market of beauty care and worldwide sponsors of the 20th Intercoiffure World Congress, participating in such an event was an immense satisfaction.

Robert Jongstra, president of P&G Global Professional Care, who flew to Brazil, especially for this event, stressed in his address, on the importance of participating actively in this congress. “Intercoiffure and Wella Professionals have a common objective which is to manage the beauty care reputation, ensuring its quality around the world. And this is what we saw during these three days of the Rio de Janeiro Congress: the proficiency, quality and the talent of professionals around the world”, said Jongstra.

Who also demonstrated satisfaction and pride to participate in the event was An Verhulst-Santos, general manager of L’Oréal Professionnel of Brazil. “This was a marvelous event that showed the new professional talents of several parts of the world, as well as the dedication and passion for their work. This is a very important moment of fraternization and also an opportunity to show a passion that we all have for our profession and for the beauty care”, said the director of L’Oréal.

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