BelCanto Ensemble concert - organized by the Embassy of Italy in Nigeria

A concert by an Italian group called the BelCanto Ensemble took place on the 17th of October 2011 here in Abuja. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, the concert was in commemoration of the Italian Language Week.

The members of the BelCanto Ensemble who came all the way from Italy for the concert were Rosaria Buscemi (soprano), Alessandro Vuono (piano), Antonio Arcuri (clarinet), Massimo Celliberto (horn), and Francesco Clemente (violin). They performed classical and contemporary music by renowned composers. 

Loy Krathong Festival 2011, at the Sawadee Oriental Cuisine in Abuja

The annual Loy Krathong Festival (please google that for more info) was observed in Abuja with a dinner and some dancing, organized by the Embassy of Thailand and the Thai Citizens Association on the 12th of November 2011 at the Sawadee Oriental Cuisine. Photos by Araceli

Nigerwives - Abuja Branch: End of Year Party

Members of Nigerwives Nigeria, Abuja Branch, with their families and friends, held their annual End of Year Party on the 10th of December 2011, here in Abuja. Nigerwives (NW) is an association of foreign women married to Nigerian citizens. All women who are married to Nigerians and residing in Nigeria are welcome to be a part of this organization, which, in addition to Abuja, has branches in Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Benin, to name a few. The Abuja Branch, of which I am a member, meets every last Sunday of the month. These photos were "borrowed" from my friend Izabella's FB wall.

An afternoon of traditional Indonesian cakes at the Indonesian Ambassador's residence in Abuja

The wife of the ambassador of Indonesia, Mrs. Dian Sudirman, and members of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (Indonesian Women’s Organization), invited INSIDE TRACK ABUJA and other guests to the ambassador’s residence on the 13^th of December 2011 for a taste of delicious Indonesian traditional cakes. The most enjoyable event was held in conjuction with the commemoration of Mother’s Day which is celebrated in Indonesia on the 22^nd of December every year. These photos were taken at the event.

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Birthday of the King of Thailand 2011

Every year Thailand celebrates the birthday of their King, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej. Homes and businesses all throughout the country are decorated with his portraits as well as with royal and national flags. Religious ceremonies are held as the people pray for the King’s wellbeing.

To commemorate this occasion in Abuja, the Embassy of Thailand and the Thai Citizens Association held a dinner for friends and well wishers on 5th December 2011 at the Ambassador's Residence. These photos were taken at the event by INSIDE TRACK ABUJA.

Birthday of the King of Thailand 2010

Reception held at the Abuja Sheraton Hotel

Abuja Nigerwives White Cane Day

Accommodation in Abuja

Abuja International Women's Club: Cookie Exchange and Christmas Bazaar 2011

The Abuja International Women’s Club (AIWC) is organizing a COOKIE EXCHANGE AND CHRISTMAS BAZAAR on Thursday, 15th December 2011 at 10am, in Asokoro. For directions on the exact address and if you would like to sell something at the bazaar or know somebody who has nice thing to sell, please contact Petra at petra.leukert@yahoo.de or call 07064324048. 

Abuja International Women’s Club is a non-political, non-religious, non- profit making organisation established for women from the international and local community residing in and around Abuja. The main purpose of the club is to promote friendship and understanding amongst women of diverse nationalities by organising social, recreational and humanitarian activities. For further information email abujaiwc@yahoo.com. 

How to Become a Member 

Ladies from all nations, including Nigeria, who are living in Abuja can be a member of Abuja International Women’s Club. For information, send an e-mail to abujaiwc@yahoo.com. You can become a member by joining one of their social events where you put down your name, address, phone-number and e-mail-address and pay the membership fee which is Naira 5,000 for one year. (When you join from January 1 you pay Naira 3,000 for the rest of the year.)

Members of the Executive Committee, Abuja International Women's Club,
during their monthly lunch on September 27, 2011; at The Clubhouse, Tak Life Camp, Gwarimpa.
Photo by Araceli

Abuja International Women's Club at their monthly lunch, held on September 27, 2011
at The Clubhouse, Tak Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja.
Photo by Araceli