The First Lady Madam Chantal BIYA hosted wives of diplomats, senior State personalities and women from various walks of life in the traditional New Year wishes ceremony at the East Wing of Unity Palace on Friday 10 January 2013. The occasion was marked by warm smiles and handshakes, dancing, feasting and other forms of merry making. In her well-known generous manner, Madam Chantal BIYA handed out parcels to all her invitees to make them begin the year in a festive mood.

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