On the picture Her Excellency Ms. Odette Melono, Ambassador of Cameroon with Ms. Halima Fonda Haga, Counsellor Embassy of Cameroon and guests.
In commemoration of Cameroon’s 46th National Day, Cameroon’s Head of Mission to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Her Excellency, Ambassador Mrs. Odette Melono on May 25th 2018 hosted a Diplomatic Reception at Marriott Hotel in the city of The Hague.
Many Ambassadors and Heads of missions in the The Hague; representatives of The Hague based international organisations; Dutch businessmen, as well as Cameroonians resident in the Netherlands and Luxembourg, including representatives of Cameroonian political parties CPDM and MRC. attended the ceremony.
Flanked the 1st and 2nd Counsellors, as well as the 1st Secretary, the Ambassador welcomed all guests and invitees while receiving on behalf of the Head of State congratulatory messages. This was followed by a brief word of welcome.
The bulk of the evening was characterised by a meet and greet session, also spiced by a rich Cameroonian inspired cocktail/dinner which granted the opportunity to present Cameroonian unique cuisine to the guests present. They also had the opportunity to watch pictures about Cameroon and listen to Cameroonian music.
The diplomatic reception which lasted from 17:00 – 19:00 pm, marked Cameroon’s 46th edition of her National day which is traditionally celebrated every 20th of May.
A key feature of this year’s celebrations was the exhibition of a impressive and delicious cake designed with all the official colours of Cameroon.
