On Wednesday March 12th,the newly appointed Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland visited Waterford City. His Excellency Alfonso Cardoso attended a special carnival day at WIT to celebrate Brazilian culture. There are currently180 Brazilian students studying at the college and it's hoped that number will rise in the next academic year. The Ambassador also attended a Civic Reception in City Hall before he was taken on a private tour of the manufacturing facility where he was shown up close the traditional crafts of crystal making.
After the factory tour his Excellency Cardoso visited the Retail Store and was presented with a Waterford Crystal vase to commemorate his visit to the House of Waterford Crystal.