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| The State Dining Room is often used for gatherings of all sorts.... This is what First Lady Sophyer used to say, and she is not wrong. Being the wife of the the First Preisdent of this nation, Mrs. Sophyer had to use the State Dining room to hold all sorts of funtions, even those not associated with eating. Hop scotch competitions were once held here by Mrs. Sophyer on Children's Day and she used to give speaches on Founders day here in this room. However in recent times, this room has served a more elegent purpose. THE STATE DINING ROOM TODAY Today, this is by far one of the grandest rooms in the house. It is the centerpiece of glittering State Dinners and receptions, as well as the Official Chateau Christmas tree, is set up here during the holiday season. There have been more then 500, 000 Pepole who have dined in this room, over more than 400 heads of state have been honoured here over the Chateau's 350 year long history. Famous Potraits adorn the walls, most notably the potrait of Mrs. Catherine Sophyer, and Mrs. Henderson,, the Frist Presidnetial Wife to host a forigen State Dinner here in this room. The Dining Table, in mahogany Sharation style, was manufectured in the 1800s by famous cabinet maker Chaucer and Chaucer in Metro City, for this room. During Formal Dinners, the room can hold up to eight round tables with sitting for 80 people. For less formal rceptions, there can be standing room for up to 140 people. Two beautiful chandaliers which was originally on loan from State Hall's Senet Anti Chamber now permernatly belongs to the Chateau. They date back to 1760 and have been installed in the State Dining Room since 1840. The Carpet which adorns the floor dates back to 1950 and was made specially for this room. Once a month, the National Prayer Breafast is traditionally hosted here. A tradition which dates back to the Civil wars of Genoa Anashanko, the National Prayer Breakfast's customary Prayer was itched onto the wall in the early 1860s, It is a prayer to God to bless the food on this table and all who rule under it's roof... VISITING Do look out for a few prominent objects when visiting the State Dining Room. A few historical objects inclued two Louis XIV silver salt shakers, dating back to the 1700s, and the frescos on the fireplace. Look out for frescos of Fruits and water colour painted on the room's West wall depicting scenes of Famous National Vegetation and fruits. |
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| The State Dining Room in September 2005. The Room had it's chandeliers restored and a new carpert was installed. |
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| The Painting of Mrs. Sophyer hangs above the mental of the State Dining Room. As far back as records go, this painting has been above the mentalpiece in this room. Blowe her portrait is the Glold Goblets and State service of Geno Anashanko. |
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