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Record 1 1993-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Banquets and Receptions
  • Official Ceremonies
  • Men's Clothing
OBS

In order to respect the protocol, women must wear a long evening dress and men must wear a black tie when attending a full evening dress function.

OBS

Source: Pamphlet entitled Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals, Government House, February 1991.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réceptions et banquets
  • Cérémonies officielles
  • Vêtements pour hommes
OBS

Par respect du protocole, les femmes doivent porter une robe longue et les hommes doivent porter une cravate noire lorsqu'ils sont invités à une réception exigeant la tenue de soirée intime.

OBS

Source : Dépliant intitulé «Le port des ordres, décorations et médailles», Résidence du Gouverneur général, février 1991.

Spanish

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