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New Delhi 17:45, 16 May 2012
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See Britain
We like to think Britain's known as a place of tolerance, but also as a place of passion and energy with a great sense of fun.
A place where a tradition of independent-mindedness and free thinking fuels a remarkable dynamism and creativity.
But what do others think of us?
We've spoken to some of the many visitors from other countries who have found in the UK a place to study, a place to work or a place of refuge. We asked them to speak about their experiences of the UK. The resulting series of films gives a range of perspectives.
Game Changer: Britain Prepares
Watch our documentary film telling the inspiring story of how people across the UK are preparing for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Manoj Badale
“If you want to build your own business you’ve got everything you need in this country”
Cluadia Bausewein
In this short film the German doctor talks about the UK’s leadership in palliative care.
Ade Adepitan
In this inspiring film, wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan talks about the foundings of the Paralympic movement in the UK, and looks ahead to the London 2012 Games.
Andre Camara
To coincide with World Photography Day, award-winning Brazilian photojournalist Andre Camara celebrates how UK society has justice and equality at its heart.
Ching He Huang
“British people are so open to new ideas. Their reaction to Chinese food and cookery has been incredible. I could not have had a more warm and friendly reception on my travels in the UK”
Sebastien Noel, Conny Freyer and Eva Rucki
“The UK’s culture of innovation and clients’ willingness to take creative risks make it a great place to be as a designer,” says Conny Freyer, one third of UK based design studio Troika.
Camila Batmanghelidjh
“Every brick of charity ‘Kids Company’ has been built on the compassion of the British public”
Michel Taride
Speaking on the UK trade environment, the President of Hertz International says, "creativity mixed with the solid structure of tolerance and respect makes for a very good product"
Zeinab Badawi
The BBC World News anchor says "Freedom of expression, as we enjoy it the UK, is a real cornerstone of democracy"
Lucélia Taranto Rodrigues
'Sustainable' architecture specialist Lucélia Taranto Rodrigues says the UK is a vibrant, multicultural country that is pushing hard to make all new houses zero carbon by 2016
David Sabel
The National Theatre Head of Digital Media says UK support for the arts helps ensure as many people as possible can watch and access great theatre
Giovanna Tinetti
Italian Astrophysicist Giovanna Tinetti believes the UK creates the perfect environment for science and innovation to flourish.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE
The Paralympic champion believes 'the UK leads the way in showing what an inclusive world can look like'
Jonathan Mills
The Australian Director of the Edinburgh International Festival sees the UK as a “country with creative opportunities coming out of its ears”
Kosei Inoue – See Britain film
The Japanese Judo champion talks about his experiences in the UK and gives his impressions of the UK in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.