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DELIGHTS|residencesall photos Dyanne WilsonThe home’s grand entrance; some samples from Mrs. Gavai’s bell collection.PREMIER REALTY LTD. (2008)CHRISTOPHER LACHARITYSALES REPRESENTATIVE613-240-8609OFFICE: 613 567 1400FAX: 613 567 1300EMAIL: CHRIS@PROFILEPROPERTIES.CA1 RAYMOND ST. OTTAWA ON. K1R 1A2a fish, meat and chicken course, distinctlyseasoned with spices to give the dishesdifferent flavours and colours. Five or sixvegetarian dishes and rice pilaf round outthe sumptuous meal. Three Indian dessertsalways complete the feast.The high commissioner and his wifeare both culturally active in Canada. Theyhave a large constituency of more thanone million people of Indian descent livingin this country. With 2011 declaredthe Year of India in Canada, the couplehas promoted 108 events across the country— dance and musical events, a filmfestival and a trade fair. “There has beena big audience for our events,” says Mr.Gavai. And his wife, who organized theIndian Women's Association to promoteher country, is equally pleased with itssuccess.Visiting the Indian High Commissioner'sresidence in Ottawa is a charming culturaland educational tour of an exoticland, an experience enhanced by the delightfuldiplomats who live there. D74WINTER 2012 | JAN-FEB-MAR