By Antonia Barthel.
On the 20th of May, Her Excellency Mrs. Odette Melono, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon, hosted a celebratory reception at the Marriott Hotel in The Hague to honor her country’s National Day.
The 20th of May was chosen by the Government as the National Day in order to commemorate the unification of the country in 1972.
However, Cameroon achieved independence on January 1st, 1960 alongside other African countries.
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The room was filled with guests who came to congratulate Ambassador Melono. A slideshow with pictures was shown in the background, giving guests the opportunity to see the beautiful nature and cities of Cameroon. Additionally, the atmosphere was celebratory and women in dresses with traditional African patterns added to the color of the day.
Guests were able to enjoy a lavish buffet with a variety of national dishes including fish, beans and vegetables. Furthermore, a delicious cake in the shape of Cameroon was presented as desert for the guests. 
There were many distinguished guests, including several Ambassadors and diplomats, members of the Dutch business community and representatives of the Dutch administrations, international organizations and courts.
The day was a great success and was enjoyed by all present.
