Envoy's Album: Photos from diplomatic events

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1. To mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Canada, a virtual event called "Central America's Economic Recovery in a Post-COVID World and Canada's Role" was organized by the embassies of Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Dominican Republic in cooperation with Carleton University. Salvadoran Ambassador Ricardo Alfonso Cisneros Rodriguez spoke. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 2. To mark the 109th anniversary of Albanian independence, Ambassador Ermal Muca and his wife, Alma, hosted a reception at the Westin. From left: The Mucas, MP Julie Dabrusin and MP Rob Oliphant. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 3. The Danish Embassy hosted a reception, exhibition and expert panel discussion on sustainable architecture in the Arctic at the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. At right, Danish Ambassador Hanne Fugl Eskjær and, at left, John Grigsby Geiger, CEO of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 4. A cocktail reception to mark 60 years of Tanzanian mainland independence took place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Toronto. Tanzanian High Commissioner Mpoki Mwasumbi Ulisubisya spoke. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 5. The Korean Embassy hosted its speaker series at the Korean Cultural Centre, featuring U.B.C. professor Bruce Fulton. From left, Fulton and Korean Ambassador Keung Ryong Chang. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 6. To mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Panama and Canada, Ambassador Romy Vasquez hosted a screening of the documentary, La Matamoros, at the University of Ottawa. She delivered opening remarks. (Photo: Ülle Baum)

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1. The opening of the 36th European Union Film Festival took place at the ByTowne Cinema with a screening of the Slovenian film, Inventory, by Darko Sinko. The event was hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the Embassy of Slovenia in collaboration with the Canadian Film Institute. Slovenian Ambassador Andrej Gregor Rode spoke. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 2. Tom McSorley, executive director of the Canadian Film Institute spoke at the opening ceremony of the virtual European Union Film Festival. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 3. The Delegation of the European Union to Canada and the diplomatic missions of the EU member states presented their 14th Christmas concert for 200 people, featuring European Christmas carols and songs. Shown here are concert organizer Ülle Baum and artistic director Timothy Piper. (Photo: Charles Pierce) 4. From left, Terezia Koziakova and Sabina Koziakova, daughters of Slovakian Ambassador Vit Koziak, performed three Slovakian Christmas songs at the EU concert. They are wearing traditional handmade costumes decorated with embroidery done using a “curved needle” technique. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 5. EU Ambassador Melita Gabric gave opening remarks at the Christmas concert. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 6. The Quartapella ensemble performing at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica during the annual EU Christmas concert. The students and alumni of the Broadcasting-Television Program of Algonquin College recorded this year's one-hour program for Rogers TV. (Photo: Ülle Baum)

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1. The opening ceremony of the art show Homage — The Art of Elaine Goble took place at the Barney Danson Theatre at the Canadian War Museum and was organized by Hélène Cayer of the Algonquin Nation. From left: Goble and Eli Lipshitz, first secretary and head of public diplomacy at the Embassy of Israel. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 2. UAE Ambassador Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani hosted an event to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UAE as a nation. From left, Ambassador Al Raqbani and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 3. To mark the 103rd anniversary of Latvia, an event took place at Ottawa City Hall. From left: Inga Miškinyte, second secretary at the Embassy of Lithuania, Inara Eihenbauma, wife of Latvian Ambassador Karlis Eihenbaums, Estonian Ambassador Toomas Lukk and his wife, Piret Lukk. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 4. A presentation called Rubik and Beyond — Think Outside the Cube! took place at the National Arts Centre. The event was organized by the Embassy of Hungary and Spin Master Ltd. Hungarian Ambassador Mária Vass-Salazar and professor Erno Rubik attended. The Hungarian Embassy also hosted events with Rubik at the Rideau Club and Carleton University. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 5. To mark Romania’s national day, the blue, yellow and red flag flew in front of City Hall and Niagara Falls was illuminated in the same colours on Dec. 1. Romanian Ambassador Bogdan Manoiu stands in front of the flags. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 6. The Embassy of Israel hosted a celebration of Chanukah — Festival of Lights at the ambassador's residence. From left: U.S. Ambassador David L. Cohen and Israeli Ambassador Ronen Pinchas Hoffman attended. (Photo: Ülle Baum)

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1. The inaugural ceremony of the Alliance Ghanaian-Canadian Associations (AGCA) took place at the Ghanaian Presbyterian Church of Toronto. AGCA is a not-for-profit organization that liaises between the Ghana High Commission and various Ghanaian organizations in Canada. Ghanaian High Commissioner Anselm Ransford Adzete Sowah spoke and master of ceremonies Anna Aidoo is shown here. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 2. On the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey, Ambassador Kerim Uras hosted a reception at the residence. From left, Ambassador Uras and his wife, Zeynep Saylan Uras. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 3. The Embassy of Poland and the Slavic Research Group at the University of Ottawa organized a multidisciplinary celebration to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Cyprian Kamil Norwid, a Polish poet, dramatist, sculptor and painter. The event included a film screening and poetry readings accompanied by the music of Frédéric Chopin and took place at the Polish Embassy. Ambassador Andrzej Kurnicki hosted the event. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 4. A screening of the documentary, Tomorrow, by Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent for the members of the Heads of Mission Spouses Association (HOMSA) and invited guests was hosted by Marije Bijl, spouse of the ambassador of Switzerland, at the residence. She is shown here, welcoming guests. (Photo: Ülle Baum) 5. The members of HOMSA and invited guests joined for a large group photo at the fall cultural event. (Photo: Ülle Baum)

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