Canadians in Kuwait celebrate Thanksgiving

Canadians in Kuwait (CiK) a social networking organization for Canadian expat community in Kuwait celebrated Thanksgiving for its members and guests with a grand event with pomp and color at Holiday Inn Hotel - Salmiya. Ishtiaq Malik - CiK President welcomed dignitaries, members and guests on behalf of CiK.

He thanked Ambassador of Canada - Martine Moreau, US Ambassador Lawrence Silverman and his wife Victoria. Ambassador of Sri Lanka - KandeepanBala, Catherine Deri, Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer for joining CiK Thanksgiving.

Ambassador of Canada to Kuwait Martine Moreau addressed the audience by greetings Canadian community in Kuwait with season’s greetings and appreciated CiK for holding this event. Meanwhile, US Ambassador Lawrence Silverman addressed the gathering and wished season’s greetings. Catherine Deri , Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer in her speech also wished season’s greetings.

CiK shares Canadian culture with other expats communities in Kuwait, utilizing the talent and efforts of its members. CiK’s top agenda is to promote Canada’s national traditions and events in Kuwait. The Past one year was very active, CiK had conducted several successful events for its members to enjoy their time in Kuwait. The membership to CiK website is proven to be very informative with weekly news updates and is beneficial to its members.