The Manchester Consular Association hosted its 140th Annual Gala Dinner at Manchester Art Gallery on the 18th of November. It was a fantastic event welcoming Ambassador Hayashi of Japan as a guest of honour along with several other dignitaries. The evening was hosted by current President Jo Ahmed the Honorary Consul of Japan.
Koto Performer Sumie Kent
Guests included Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Ambassador Hayashi of Japan. Here with host and President of the MCA Jo Ahmed Honorary Consul for Japan
Drinks Reception
Ambassador Hayashi had a tour around the Galleries
Bev Craig Leader of Manchester City Council and Andy Burnham said a few words.
Japanese Music set the tone for the evening ahead
Dinner was served in one of the most stunning Galleries
High Sheriff Lorraine Worsley-Carter and Event Organiser Agusta Thorarinsdottir
President Jo addressed the Gala
Ambassador Hayashi addressing the Gala
Lord Lieutenant Diane Hawkins with Lord Mayor of Manchester Donna Ludford and Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Ann-Marie Humphreys pictured with Ambassador Hayashi and other guests.
Assistant Director of Protocol at the Foreign Office Alison MacMillan picture with John Meeus Retired Belgium Consul
Jo and Shiban Ahmed with Italian Consul General Matteo Corradini and his wife Alessia
Raffle winners Maria Gonzales and John Meeus
A good evening had by all