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SOUTH-EAST ASIA: EVENT ON MARCH 14TH

18/03/2022

14 March 2022– In the frame of the Month of the Francophonie 2022, upon invitation from H.E. Mrs. Sibille de Cartier, Ambassador of Belgium also accredited to the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Popular Republic of Laos and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Vice Delegate attended a film screening and reception at “Alliance Française Bangkok” organized in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Thailand and Wallonie-Bruxelles International.
The movie shows the troubles of dealing with bullying from the point of view of a school pupil. Amongst the Participants, Ambassadors of Cambodia, Holland, Mexico, Diplomats from the European Union, Kosovo, Mexico, Morocco; the National Director of Unicef and the Head of Department of Mental Health (Thai Ministry of Health). The Vice Delegate seized the opportunity to present a birthday gift to Mrs. Ulpiana Lama, Minister Counselor and Chargée d’Affaires of the Republic of Kosovo to the Kingdom of Thailand with side accreditations to Brunei, Malaysia, Maldives and Singapore.

AUSTRIA: EVENT ON MARCH 1ST

17/03/2022

Wien, March 1st, 2022 – A reception, followed by a gala dinner in honor of the Royal House of Bourbon of the Two Sicilies, was held at the Club Wiener Renn-Verein in Wien. The event was organized by the Vice Delegate for Austria, Esq. Alexander Rudolf Babinek, and was held in the presence of H.E. Bishop Alois Schwarz, Prior for Austria.
The Vice Delegate delivered a welcome speech that included a cordial message from H.R.H. Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies, Duke of Castro and Head of the Royal House, unable to be present for the occasion, followed by an overview of the Order’s activities in Wien.
Many Knights, the councilors of the Delegation, guests and members of the Club closely related to the Sacred Militia, as well as friends of the Royal House attended the event.

Liguria: meeting in Genoa to commemorate Ambassador Luca Attanasio and Mr. Vittorio Jacovacci

15/03/2022

In the ancient Marian sanctuary of the Basilica Santa Maria delle Vigne, in the historic center of Genoa, a meeting was held to commemorate Ambassador Luca Attanasio, police officer Vittorio Jacovacci and Congolese driver Mustapha Milambo. Prof. Giovanni Chersola, Delegate for Liguria, was invited to testify about the very difficult situation of the Congolese communities, and about the concrete aid that is brought to families in great distress, and finally about the condition of women and children.

USA: VISIT OF THE AMERICAN DELEGATE AND VICE DELEGATE TO A UKRAINIAN MARIAN SHRINE

10/03/2022

On March 8, 2022, the esteemed Delegate of the American Delegation, H.E. Gr. Uff. John Viola together with the Vice Delegate, Comm. Avv. Patrick O’Boyle, visited on behalf of the entire Delegation, the Shrine of Our Lady of Zhyrovytsi at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, where they brought flowers and prayed for peace in Ukraine. The American Delegation continues to actively participate in the fundraising appeal to benefit the affected population, launched by the Grand Master at the beginning of March.

SOUTHERN EAST ASIA: EVENT ON MARCH 9TH

10/03/2022

Bangkok, 9 March 2022 – In the frame of “The Month of Francophonie” and commemorating “International Women’s Day”, H.E. Ulpiana Lama, Chargée d’Affaires of the Embassy of Kosovo, hosted a ladies only evening with a rich program, attended by the Ambassador of Belgium, the Ambassador of Canada, the Deputy Ambassador of Kosovo, the Deputy Chief of Mission and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP of the Embassy of Malaysia, Diplomats from Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives; Representatives of major cultural hubs such as “Alliance Française”, “River City Bangkok – Asia’s Premier Art, Antiques and Lifestyle Center”, “Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation Under Royal Patronage”, journalists, prominent expats.
The audience was first delighted by an elegant welcome tea and conversation, followed by a piano recital with the works of French, Kosovar and Thai composers interpreted by a ten year old Thai prodigy.
The ladies then watched a movie based on a true story by a Kosovar woman director, a very realistic story of widows from a small village near Prishtina with meager income who, after waiting in vain for years for their massacred husbands to reappear, unite their simple skills to start their own business, against the village men prejudice and without losing their virtue. A message of braveness, resiliency, support and smart initiative.
H.E. Ulpiana Lama finally treated Her Guests with delicacies including Ajvar, a homemade pepper paste, key element of the movie itself.