Cultural Evening at Rideau Hall
The Governor General announced she will be conducting visits to Slovenia, from October 21 to 22, a State to Croatia, from October 23 to 27, and Greece, from October 29 to 31, 2009.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-002
His Excellency Tomaž Kunstelj, Ambassador of Slovenia to Canada, delivered a speech on this occasion.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-006
The cultural event showcased the importance of Canada’s relationship with Slovenia, Croatia and Greece.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-010
Slovenian guitarist Aleksander Mežek performed on stage. He has recorded and released over 20 self-penned albums and has worked with many renowned musicians and artists.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-015
Her Excellency Vesela Mrdne Korac, Ambassador of Croatia to Canada, delivered remarks on the friendship between Canada and Croatia.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-016
Croatian guitarist Srjan Bulat offered an oustanding performance. He was born on October 20, 1986, in Split, Croatia, and, at the age of 8, began to play the guitar.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-021
His Excellency Nikolaos Matsis, Ambassador to Greece in Canada, delivered a speech.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond hosted a cultural evening to launch the visits to Slovenia, Croatia and Greece.
Tue, 10/13/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0432-024