Ottawa, 16 May 2023 (TDI): Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Canada, Zaheer Janjua, attended a fun gala event that was arranged in Ottawa yesterday. This event was set up at a local community center by the Friends Cafe Club of Canada (FCCC). A prominent number of Pakistani community members in Canada and Canadians of Pakistani origin participated in the event.
Friends Cafe Club is a social club that was established in Canada with the mission of bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and promoting cultural exchange. This club guides newly migrated people and offers various kinds of services, including professional, social, recreational, and welfare.
This event in Ottawa was part of a series of social gatherings arranged by the club. This fun gala not only provided an opportunity for attendees to interact with people from diverse backgrounds but also to enjoy a variety of Pakistani cuisine, music, and dance performances, which left a lasting impression on the participants.
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During the opening statement, the Secretary General of the FCCC, Bilal Riaz, welcomed and thanked the guests for their participation in the event. He highlighted the importance of such events for building bridges and enhancing cultural ties.
High Commissioner Janjua praised the organizers for organizing such a successful event. He also emphasized the significance of such programs for promoting mutual understanding. He also expressed that such an event as this fun gala helps deepen one’s understanding of their people, culture, and tradition.
Janjua also interacted with the participants and highlighted the role of the Pakistani community in promoting bilateral ties and trade between Canada and Pakistan.
The event was a great success and provided a platform for people to come together, enjoy Pakistani culture, and strengthen ties between Canada and Pakistan. The organizers were praised for their efforts, and the participants left with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Pakistani culture.