Pictures from the Presidential Event

As a part of the Mercy Ships crew we were invited to a State Dinner in celebration of the completion of the outreach of the Africa Mercy in Benin. This was of the same caliber as is given for any visiting head of state. The President of Benin, his Chancellor, many government ministers and dignitaries all attended the event. 

Highlights included the presentation of Benin's highest recognition to several of the Mercy Ships leadership. 

Founder Don Stephens presented the president with a picture to mark this visit to his country. It is a picture of the Africa Mercy as seen from the Cotonou fish market. What is interesting is that it is actually a collage of the pictures of  3-4000 of the people of Benin that were seen during this visit. I hope that we might be able to eventually see the work up close.

Once the meal was served, a variety of local artists presented a very interesting cultural program. We were very honored to be a part of this evening. 

WOW.