The African group of ambassadors and high commissioners hosted their annual Africa Day, which included dancers and drummers, at the Government Conference Centre May 16. (Photo: Sam Garcia)
The African group of ambassadors and high commissioners hosted their annual Africa Day, which included dancers and drummers, at the Government Conference Centre May 16. (Photo: Sam Garcia)
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British High Commissioner Andrew Pocock, centre, with guests Bronwyn Klenner (New Zealand) and U.S. Ambassador David Jacobson, at his party celebrating the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. (Photo: Jennifer Campbell)
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To mark the official opening of the embassy of Qatar in Ottawa, Algerian Ambassador Smail Benamara hosted a reception to welcome Qatari Ambassador Salem Mubarak Al-Shafi, centre, with chief of protocol Margaret Huber, left, and city councillor Stephane Blais, right. (Photo: Algerian embassy)
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WaterCan’s annual buffet of nations, in support of clean water and basic sanitation projects in developing nations, featured 40 embassies and high commissions with the Venezuelan embassy represented by, from left, Chargée d’Affaires Ana Rodríguez; second secretary Yrasema Sanchez; counselor Francia Malvar and Chef Pedro Cedeño. (Photo: Bill Blackstone)
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Barbados High Commissioner Edward Evelyn Greaves attended the same event. (Photo: Lois Siegel)
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To mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, the Cretans’ Association of Ottawa, with the Hellenic Community of Ottawa and the Greek Embassy, hosted a talk. From left: John Karadakis, Kathy Gouvatsos and Cathy Dimitriov. (Photo: Jennifer Campbell)
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The Ottawa Symphonic Ensemble and Korean embassy hosted a gala at the Museum of Civilization. From left, Korean Ambassador Chan ho Ha, Canada-Korea Society president Young-Hae Lee, conductor Jung-Suk Ryu and Senator Yonah Martin. (Photo: Kim Young-Hwan)
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Polish Ambassador Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and his wife, Katarzyna, hosted a reception at the National Gallery to mark Constitution Day following a mass to mark the Beatification of Pope John Paul II. (Photo: Frank Scheme)
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To mark Freedom Day, South African High Commissioner Mohau
Pheko, right, hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier. Zambian High Commissioner Nevers Mumba attended.
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To mark Freedom Day, South African High Commissioner Mohau
Pheko, right, hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier. Zambian High Commissioner Nevers Mumba attended.
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To mark Freedom Day, South African High Commissioner Mohau
Pheko, right, hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier. Zambian High Commissioner Nevers Mumba attended.
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To mark the 20th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence, Ambassador Farid Shafiyev and his wife, Ulkar, hosted a reception at the Chateau Laurier. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
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The Travel and Vacation Show took place at Lansdowne Park in April. Egyptian Ambassador Wael Aboul Magd hosted a booth with his wife, Hanan Kader. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
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2011 has been declared “the Year of India in Canada.” The Indian high commission was active in this year’s Tulip Festival. India’s contribution featured vividly-costumed dancers, including the performer pictured here, along with cultural and cuisine displays. (Photo: Rina Gavai)
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Colombian Ambassador Clemencia Forero and
Brazilian Ambassador Piragibe S. Tarrago attended a Music to Dine For fundraising event hosted by Jamaican High Commissioner Sheila Sealy-Monteith, in support of the NAC’s young musicians program. (Photo: Lois Siegel)
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New Zealand High Commissioner Andrew Needs hosted a fundraiser, organized by a team of volunteers. Proceeds went to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal (www.quakeappeal.com). Mr. Needs is shown with a contingent of cadets from the Royal Military College in Kingston, who presented a big cheque and contributed to the overall total of $16,600 raised.
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To mark the 63rd independence day of Israel, Ambassador Miriam Ziv hosted a reception at the Château Laurier Ballroom. Chief of Defence Staff Walt Natynczyk attended.
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The African group of ambassadors and high commissioners hosted their annual Africa Day, which included dancers and drummers, at the Government Conference Centre May 16. (Photo: Sam Garcia)
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Norwegian Ambassador Else Berit Eikeland hosted a national day event at her residence May 18. From left: cultural affairs officer Jan-Terje Studsvik Storaas, consular officer Margrete Vollelv, trainee Torunn Tveit Gaasemyr, Eikeland, archivist Anne Roel Lydersen, information officer Wenche Linneboe and minister-counsellor Jo Sletbak. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
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Romanian Ambassador Elena Stefoi, left, hosted a reception in honour of Romania’s foreign affairs minister, Teodor Baconschi, at the embassy. (Photo: Jennifer Campbell)
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The Canadian Federation of University Women’s diplomatic hospitality group hosted a visit to Stanley’s Maple Farm. From left, Siti Hazura Mohd Ghaus and Azidah Puteri Buang (both from Malaysia) with the horses who transported guests through the grounds. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
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With the Ottawa Diplomatic Association, Carleton University’s new Initiative for Parliamentary and Diplomatic Engagement held a federal election primer in April. Shown, Fen Hampson, director of Carleton’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, and Jamaican High Commissioner Sheila Sealy-Monteith. (Photo: Jennifer Campbell)
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Albanian Ambassador Besnik Konci concluded his Ottawa posting this spring. He’s shown at his farewell reception with, from left, his daughters, Rea and Xheni, and his wife, Etleva Konci. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
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The National Gallery of Canada’s volunteer’s circle hosted a Wednesday morning study group featuring photographer Frank Scheme, who spoke on the colonial art of Peru while Candice Hopkins spoke about indigenous art. The event was followed by an annual spring luncheon and the embassy of Peru provided some Peruvian treats to guests. From left, convenor Sidney Hicks, Douglas Cardinal, Peruvian diplomat José Ortiz, Rosa Bellina, and Peruvian Ambassador José Antonio Bellina. (Photo: Frank Scheme)
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The launch of the Bright Nights Baltic Nordic film festival took place at the Danish embassy in May. From left: Finnish diplomat Heini Harala, Estonian chargé d’affaires Riho Kruuv, Jerrett Zaroski, programmer with the Canadian Film Institute, and Andris Kesteris, founder of the Baltic Film Festival. (Photo: Ulle Baum)
