It was a night defined by pomp, glamour and a diplomatic aura as guests gathered at Kampala Serena Hotel last Thursday to celebrate Belgium’s Kings Day.
Kings Day has been celebrated in Belgium on November 15 since 1866. King Philip is the 7th King of the Belgians, having ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following his father’s abdication.
He is the eldest child of King Albert II, whom he succeeded upon Albert’s abdication for health reasons, and Queen Paola.
The Embassy of Belgium in Uganda organised the fete as part of the exciting #BelgianWeekUG2018 programme that has been running since the 15th of this month and is slated to end on Wednesday.
The Belgian week which celebrates twenty years of the mission in Uganda is held under the theme; Sharing More Than Colors.
Ugandan guest of honour at the reception was Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Ambassadors, Deborah Malac (US), Stephanie Rivoal (France) and Henk Jan Bakker of the Netherlands were among the envoys who graced the colorful occasion.
Buganda Kingdom Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga, Government spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo and Dr Elly Karuhanga, The chairman of the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum were also present to celebrate the King’s Day.
During the event, the embassy recognised two of the longest serving Ugandan staff members, Rose and Henry, for their years of dedicated work.
According to the embassy, it was a truly magical evening, including inspired speeches, a great variety of food and drinks on the menu, as well as a live band keeping invited dignitaries, compatriots and friends of Belgium in Uganda entertained all night long.
Wednesday’s night with will be crowned by a live band featuring Belgian artists and Uganda’s Kaz Kasozi.
