Saudi National Day at Canberra
(Special Report to
Sada-e-Watan Sydney by Qamar Khan)
Qamar Khan, Saudi Ambassador HE Hassan T.
Nazer and his Wife
Dear Br. Zafar Hussain,
Assalamu Alaikum
On the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia organised &
celebrated at Federation Ballroom of Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Flynn Drive, Yaralumla, ACT on 26/9/05. A lavish reception had been given to around 200
dignitaries of diplomates, Community leaders, Australian officials & business
entrepreneurs by the Ambassador HE Hassan T Nazer and his wife during 1 to
3pm. Ambassador Hassan T Nazer has been posted to Australia a few weeks back
and earlier he had served with same portfolio in Mexico.
A brief highlights of the reception are as follows:
* Prior to the entry to the hall a memento of joint flags
of Saudi Arabia & Australia have been offer at the reception desk;
* The Ambassador, his wife and his deputy were at the gate
receiving the guests dressed up in their national costumes exactly at 12:45pm;
* Inside the Ballroom special coffee, juices,
soft-drinks, sesame-candy balls and finger food were being served by the
waitresses;
* The hall had the decors of history of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia in the form of paintings & plagues;
* There has been no music nor alcohol drinks were
available;
* All opposing groups' members were present including Ali
Rudie and Amjad Mehboob;
* No speeches were given on entire event;
* Main course buffet were opened around 1:35pm with variety
included from BBQ prawn, roast lamb to Pakistani style Pullao and samousas;
* The Saudi Ambassador had been humble in meeting all the
guests and offering guidance for performing Hajj, Umra or touring the Kingdom;
* A great deal of promotional literature was available to
tour Saudi Arabia through out the year.
