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| I wasn't able to make it to this... |
On 16th I had a Polish reception. I had a function in Abu Dhabi every evening this week, but it was just so hectic and tough to drive back and forth every day. I had to pass both the Brazilian and Angolan receptions.
This was my schedule for the week:
| Abu Dhabi | Dubai | |
| 13th | Indonesian Cultural Show | . |
| 14th | Turkmen Reception & UAE 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner | . |
| 15th | Italian Chamber of Commerce Reception | |
| 16th | Polish Reception | . |
| 17th | Dinner |
On Tuesday, there was a classic concert hosted by the Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi as well as a reception in Dubai by Italian Chamber of Commerce. I went to the Italian reception and so did the Italian Ambassador.
I had also missed the meeting with the Polish delegation on 2nd, so I felt I really should attend this evening's reception!
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| Appetisers |
I am very much interested in cultures of Central and Eastern Europe. When I lived in NY, I often went to Polish restaurants in the East Village.
In London, I remember a charming and cosy little restaurant called 'Daquise' in South Kensington (it was years ago and not sure if they are still open!).
I had great expectation of some tasty Polish dishes on the buffet today (lol) but to my shock and amazement, I found no pierogi or any authentic Polish food at all! Oh no!!
Ok, ok, this is not New York and Polish food is not readily available... How very sad! :(
There was something rather unusual happened at this reception. Usually and customarily, after the Ambassador's opening speech, a cake-cutting ceremony would follow.
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| Invitation to the Reception |
However, there was no cake and no nothing today. Why not?? I was told that for some reason, the UAE Ministry instructed all the embassies not to perform such cake-cutting ceremony at the diplomatic receptions from now on. Err, why not?? Mmm...??
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