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PHOTOS: Pomp, Glamour As Belgium Embassy Celebrates Kings Day

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.

H.E Hugo Verbist, Belgian Ambassador to Uganda and South-Sudan addressing the guests who attended the event last Thursday 

 

 

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.

King Philip is the 7th King of the Belgians

 

He is the eldest child of King Albert II, whom he succeeded upon Albert’s abdication for health reasons, and Queen Paola.

Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, was the Ugandan guest of honor

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.

DIPLOMATIC PHOTO: L-R; Ambassadors, Stephanie Rivoal (France), Deborah Malac (US), and Henk Jan Bakker of the Netherlands (2nd R) gave the function a fully fledged diplomatic touch with their presence

The Belgian week which celebrates twenty years of the mission in Uganda is held under the theme; Sharing More Than Colors.

Buganda Premier, Charles Peter Mayiga (L) and Dr Elly Karuhanga (C) also graced the Kings Day celebrations

 

Ugandan guest of honour at the reception was Hon. Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye, Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Government Spokesperson, Ofwono Opondo (L) put defending government aside in order to mingle with members of the diplomatic corps

Ambassadors, Deborah Malac (US), Stephanie Rivoal (France) and Henk Jan Bakker of the Netherlands were among the envoys who graced the colorful occasion.

There was a lie band that kept the guest entertained during the event

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.

Excited guests at the Kings Day fete last Thursday

During the event, the embassy recognised two of the longest serving Ugandan staff members, Rose and Henry, for their years of dedicated work.

Ugandan friends of Belgium indulge in a selfie moment to make sure the night’s memories are well preserved

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.

Ladies enjoying the night away

Wednesday’s night with will be crowned by a live band featuring Belgian artists and Uganda’s Kaz Kasozi.

 

 

No party is complete without cake. Twenty years of sharing more than colors

All Photos from the Embassy of Belgium Page

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