Canada Amb. & CanCham Chairwoman stresses Canada Connection!

Without exception this year as well, the anuual Canada day celebrations took place at Changdeok Girls Middle School, Seoul on June 28th [Sat] 12PM-3PM, 2014.

   
▲ Amb. Divid Chatterson & Mrs. Mizuho Chatterson, spouse of Amb. Chatterson (third & second from left) pose with Chairwoman Genny S. Kim of CanCham Korea, First Secretary Andrea Clements of Canadian Embassy (second & first from right) and director Oh Ye-sun of CanCham Korea (far left) to mark the Canada Day 2014 in Seoul.
Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday celebrating the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act, 1867 (today called the Constitution Act, 1867), which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire.
Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the year the Canada Act was passed. Canada Day observances take place throughout Canada as well as among Canadians internationally. The Capital’s Canada Day celebrations take place at those sites: arliament Hill, Ottawa, Major’s Hill Park, Ottawa, and Jacques-Cartier Park, Gatineau on July 1 respectively.

   
▲ To celebrate the Canada Day 2014, Amb. Chatterson & Chairwoman Genny S. Kim slice cake together.
Under the auspices of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea, the Canada day 2014 in Seoul attracted over 200 guests including H.E David Chatterson, Amb. of Canada, Ms. Genny S. Kim, Chairwoman of the Cancham Korea and Regional representative Lee Young of Air Canada etc. Through their respective welcoming remarks, Amb. Chatterson & Chairwoman Genny S. Kim stressed Canada connections, expressing their thanks to volunteers who made the 2014 Canada day successfully possible here in Seoul. Canada was built and continues to grow on the strength that comes from diversity and CanCham Korea is no different, with members ranging from large Canadian corporations doing business in Korea, and well-known Korean corporations all the way to start-ups and academics. "Our membership is made even richer and more diverse thanks to the large number of individual members—Canadians and Koreans who maintain strong ties with both nations", according to Chairwoman Genny S. Kim.
Scotiabank took part in as Gold sponsor and Silver sponsors included Air Canada, Samwha Paints, Shin & Kim, Asia Pacific International School, and so forth. As Bronze sponsors, Seoul Global Center, P&E Consulting, EBS, Santa Fe Relocations, CJ, & Crown etc., took part in this year’s Canada day.
   
▲ Live Canadian music performance by Fully Completely
Starting from live Canadian music by Fully Completely at 12:00 PM, programs were consisted of Bagpipe performance, Opening & Welcoming messages, Cake Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Canada day 2014 in Seoul, live Canadian music by Fully Completely and raffle draw.
Composed of six zones, each zones provided guests with a venue of amusement respectively: Snack Zone provided guests with ice cream, Caramel Corn Maple Snacks, Fruits Jelly & Sausage snacks, Maple pancakes, & soft drinks. Main stage offered guests with Live Canadian Music by Fully Completely, Bagpipe performance, Cake & raffle draw. BBQ zone was consisted of grilled barbecued burger and salads & condiments. At beer zone, Canadian beers such as BigRock Lime Lager, BigRock Traditional Ale, & Rock Creek Cider cooled hot air. Kids zone provided kids with a peculiar space by Air Bounce, Mini Pool, Art Canvas, and Arts & Crafts (Canadian Flag Tattoo, Butterfly Making, Pet Rocks, Beads Puzzle, & English Books etc.). Ticket zone provided at the entry side with check-in, Canadian Flag Umbrella Hat, & purchase extra burger & beer here.

   
▲ Amb. Chatterson of Canada & Chairwoman Genny S. Kim (third & fourth from right) serve for Raffle Draw.
Under the federal Holidays Act, Canada Day is observed on July 1, unless that date falls on a Sunday, in which case July 2 is the statutory holiday, although celebratory events generally take place on July 1, even though it is not the legal holiday. If it falls on a Saturday, any businesses normally closed that day will generally dedicate the following Monday as a day off. Canadian Chamber's networking includes annually the Tavern, Maple Gala, Canada Day, Commenwealth Chamber's Networking Night, Canadian University Alumni Night, and Christmas Dinner.
 

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