Sudan
The Sudanese Embassy hosted a farewell reception for their ambassador on Oct. 22.
Cuba
The Cuban Embassy celebrated the arrival of their new ambassador on Oct. 23.
Romania
The Romanian Embassy celebrated the country’s Armed Forces Day on Oct. 23.
The First Poppy
Governor-General Michaëlle Jean received the first poppy of the 2008 National Poppy Campaign on Oct. 23.
Farewell
The Iraqi ambassador hosted a farewell luncheon for the Yemeni ambassador on Oct. 24 at Wilfred’s.
Sri Lanka
Newly-arrived Sri Lankan High Commissioner Daya Perera was welcomed at a reception on Oct. 22.
Ambassadors' Round Table
The Pakistani high commissioner spoke at NPSIA’s Ambassadors’ Roundtable on Oct. 22.
EU Summit and La Francophonie
The president of France and the president of the European Commission met with the Canadian prime minister on Oct. 17 for the Canada-EU summit in Quebec City. The following day, heads of state from Francophonie member states met to discuss the economy, the environment and politics.
Turkish Film
The Canadian and Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa and the Turkish Embassy hosted a screening of the film Topkapi Palace on Oct. 16.
Polish Night at the Races
The Rideau Carleton Raceway held Polish Night at the Races on Oct. 10.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Embassy celebrated the country’s national day at the Hilton Lac Leamy on Oct. 9.
Taiwan
The Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Canada celebrated Taiwan’s national day with a reception at the Château Laurier on Oct. 7.
Farewell
The wife of the high commissioner of Guyana hosted a farewell reception on Oct. 14 for Kerry Fisher, wife of the Australian high commissioner, who is returning to Australia after three and a half years in Canada. The Pakistani High Commission also hosted a farewell dinner on Oct. 9 for the couple.
Polish Night at the Races
The Rideau Carleton Raceway held Polish Night at the Races on Oct. 10.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian Embassy celebrated the country’s national day at the Hilton Lac Leamy on Oct. 9.
Taiwan
The Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Canada celebrated Taiwan’s national day with a reception at the Château Laurier on Oct. 7.
Farewell
The wife of the high commissioner of Guyana hosted a farewell reception on Oct. 14 for Kerry Fisher, wife of the Australian high commissioner, who is returning to Australia after three and a half years in Canada. The Pakistani High Commission also hosted a farewell dinner on Oct. 9 for the couple.
NAC Gala
Tony Bennett wowed the crowd at the National Arts Centre’s annual fundraising gala on Nov. 4. About $835,000 was raised for the National Youth and Education Trust.
Portugal
The Portuguese Embassy hosted a concert and reception on Sept. 29 to bid farewell to the country’s ambassador to Canada.
Nigeria
The Nigerian High Commission celebrated the country’s national day at the War Museum on Oct. 1.
Germany
The German Embassy celebrated the country’s Day of Unity at a reception on Oct. 2.
Brunei Darrusalam
The Brunei High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate Eid Mubarak on Oct. 2.
Eid-ul-Fitr
The Pakistan High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the residence on Oct. 2.
China
The Chinese Embassy celebrated the 59th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at a reception on Sept. 30.
Boat Cruise
The Diplomatic Hospitality Group hosted a boat cruise up the Ottawa River on Oct. 3.
Korea
The South Korean Embassy celebrated the country’s national day at a noon-time reception on Oct. 3.
NAC Gala
Tony Bennett wowed the crowd at the National Arts Centre’s annual fundraising gala on Nov. 4. About $835,000 was raised for the National Youth and Education Trust.
Portugal
The Portuguese Embassy hosted a concert and reception on Sept. 29 to bid farewell to the country’s ambassador to Canada.
Nigeria
The Nigerian High Commission celebrated the country’s national day at the War Museum on Oct. 1.
Germany
The German Embassy celebrated the country’s Day of Unity at a reception on Oct. 2.
Brunei Darrusalam
The Brunei High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate Eid Mubarak on Oct. 2.
Eid-ul-Fitr
The Pakistan High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the residence on Oct. 2.
China
The Chinese Embassy celebrated the 59th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China at a reception on Sept. 30.
Boat Cruise
The Diplomatic Hospitality Group hosted a boat cruise up the Ottawa River on Oct. 3.
Korea
The South Korean Embassy celebrated the country’s national day at a noon-time reception on Oct. 3.
Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago High Commission celebrated its national day with a reception at the Chateau Laurier on Sept. 24.
Ukraine
The Embassy of Ukraine celebrated the country’s national day at the embassy on Sept. 23.
Greece
Greek lovers gathered at the Museum of Civilization on Sept. 25 to celebrate The Greeks exhibit, which closed this past weekend.
Norway
DeBoer’s furniture held a reception to celebrate Norway days at their store on Sept. 25.
Cleopatra
The Egyptian Embassy hosted a lecture called The Quest for Cleopatra: In Search for the Lost City, at the National Library and Archives on Sept. 29.
Trinidad and Tobago
The Trinidad and Tobago High Commission celebrated its national day with a reception at the Chateau Laurier on Sept. 24.
Ukraine
The Embassy of Ukraine celebrated the country’s national day at the embassy on Sept. 23.
Greece
Greek lovers gathered at the Museum of Civilization on Sept. 25 to celebrate The Greeks exhibit, which closed this past weekend.
Norway
DeBoer’s furniture held a reception to celebrate Norway days at their store on Sept. 25.
Cleopatra
The Egyptian Embassy hosted a lecture called The Quest for Cleopatra: In Search for the Lost City, at the National Library and Archives on Sept. 29.
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