[Perthbashi] Fwd: 26-27 March 2022, Illumination of two iconic structures in Canberra to celebrate 50 years of Australia-Bangladesh Friendship

From: “High Commissioner, Canberra” <hc.canberra@mofa.gov.bd&gt;
Date: 27 March 2022 at 1:52:53 pm AWST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Re: 26-27 March 2022, Illumination of two iconic structures in Canberra to celebrate 50 years of Australia-Bangladesh Friendship

Dear members of Bangladesh community in Australia

As intimated earlier , the Australian authorities could not deliver their commitments on the illumination of historic John Gorton Building in Canberra  for technical reasons  yesterday.

The Australian authorities have just now reconfirmed that illumination of the National Carillon at Aspen Island will be held for public viewing from 2100 hrs tonight.

The High Commission family as well as some distinguished members of the Bangladesh community are going to assemble at 2100 hrs at Aspen Island, Parkes ACT 2600 to view the illumination. 

You are cordially invited to come and make this event successful.

Warm regards,

Tahleel Dilawar Moon

Counsellor and Head of Chancery

Bangladesh High Commission, Canberra

On Wed, Mar 23, 2022 at 10:57 AM High Commissioner, Canberra <hc.canberra@mofa.gov.bd> wrote:

Dear members of Bangladesh community in Australia,

You are aware that 2022 marks the 50^th anniversary of the bilateral relations between Australia and Bangladesh.The High Commission has planned to celebrate this occasion organising a couple of events throughout the year.

The High Commission proposed to the Australian authority for illuminating a few iconic structures with colours of Bangladesh flag on this occasion and pursued hard to realize the plan. As a unique gesture, Australian authorities agreed to illuminate John Gorton building at King Edward Terrace on Saturday, 26 March 2022 and National Carillon at Aspen Island on Sunday, 27 March 2022 in red and green from 2000 hrs in the evening to the next day dawn (till 0500 hrs).

As 26 March 2022 falls on the day to observe the earth hour, the lighting of John Gorton Building will remain switched off from 2030 hrs to 2130 hrs.

This lighting of John Gorton Building and National Carillion will be open for public viewing on 26 March and 27 March 2022 respectively.

You are requested to visit these sites and enjoy the lighting with your family, friends and acquaintances and contribute to propagating the message of friendship and partnership between Australia and Bangladesh.

With warm regards,

Tahleel Dilawar Moon

Counsellor and Head of Chancery

Bangladesh High Commission, Canberra