Burkina Faso
The ambassador of Burkina Faso and dean of the African diplomatic corps, Juliette Bonkoungou-Yameogo, was feted at a reception Feb. 23 to mark her departure from Canada, after more than eight years posted here.
Dance of the Flowers
The Sogetsu Ottawa Branch and the Japanese Embassy hosted Dance of the Flowers, an exhibition of Ikebana, or Japanese floral arrangements, Feb. 25 at the embassy.
Mexico
The Mexican Embassy hosted a movie night at the ambassador’s residence Feb. 24.
Jamaica
The Jamaican High Commission hosted a coffee-tasting event Feb. 22 at the Chateau Cartier hotel in Gatineau, Que.
Loppet
The Estonian prime minister raced in the Gatineau Loppet this past weekend. The annual ski marathon took place on the trails in Gatineau Park.
Chinese New Year
The Canada-China Friendship Society of Ottawa in collaboration with the embassy of China hosted a Chinese New Year celebration at the Mandarin Ogilvie restaurant on Feb. 12.
Germany
The German Embassy hosted a reception to mark the visit of German Defence Minister Thomas de Maiziere on Feb. 13 at the ambassador’s residence.
Taiwan
The Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office held its 16th Taiwan Night Feb. 15, with 68 MPs and 12 senators attending, including seven ministers.
Argentina
The embassy of Argentina hosted a reception on Feb. 20 in honour of the visiting dance group Tango Pasión.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka held a cultural performance on Feb. 8 at the Museum of Civilization to celebrate its national day.
Serbia
The Serbian Embassy hosted its national day on Feb. 15 at the ambassador’s residence in Ottawa.
Russia
Russian Ambassador Georgiy Mamedov hosted a reception to mark Russia’s Day of Diplomatic Service on Feb. 9 at the Russian Embassy.
Boxing
Romanian Ambassador Elena Stefoi hosted a reception on Feb. 9 to honour Romanian-Canadian boxer Lucian Bute.
France
French Ambassador Philippe Zeller presented International Crisis Group head Louise Arbour with the insignia of the Commander of the Legion of Honour on Feb. 9 at the French Embassy.
Norway
The Norwegian Embassy and Royal Canadian Geographical Society co-hosted a seminar on the shared polar history of Norway and Canada, with over 250 people attending at Library and Archives Canada on Feb. 6.
Iran
The Iranian Embassy hosted a reception to mark Islamic Revolution Day on Feb. 10 at the chargé d’affaires’ residence in Rockcliffe Park.
Winterlude
On Feb. 13 the Diplomatic Hospitality Group with the embassy of Norway organized a trip to the traditional Norwegian Lavvo tent, which is set up in Confederation Park for Winterlude.
French Bistro
The Sheraton Hotel showed off its new French chef at a lunch on Feb. 9. Guests were treated to a sampling of the new dishes being served in the Sheraton’s main floor Carleton Grill.
Diplomatic Hospitality Group
The Ottawa Diplomatic Hospitality Group organized its first curling session at the RA Centre in Ottawa, hosted by the RA Centre Curling Club on Jan. 30. More than 50 people from 25 countries curled, some for the first time in their lives.
Winter Celebration
Several embassies, including that of Norway, participated in the governor general’s annual Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall on Jan. 28.
Diplomatic Poetry
The Norwegian ambassador hosted a poetry reading at her residence by her colleague, the Romanian ambassador, on Feb. 1.
Cuba
The Cuban Embassy hosted its national day on Jan. 31 at the embassy in Ottawa.
Indonesia
Indonesian Ambassadsor Dienne Moehario celebrated the opening of Indonesia’s representation office to the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal on Feb. 2.
Robbie Burns
The British High Commission hosted a party to celebrate Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 25. Haggis, an oatmeal and organ meat sausage, was served along with the traditional sides: tatties (mashed potatoes), neeps (turnips), and Glenfiddich whiskey.
Haiti
The embassy of Haiti celebrated its national day at the Chateau Laurier hotel in Ottawa on Jan. 26.
Myanmar
The embassy of Myanmar held its first independence day reception in several years on Jan. 25 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Australia
The Australian High Commissioner hosted Australia Day on Jan. 26 at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
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