THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN BEIJING AND THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHONGQING JOINTLY HOLD THE FIRST-EVER DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION IN CHENGDU, SICHUAN PROVINCE TO CELEBRATE THE 119TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing and the Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing jointly hosted for the first time ever a diplomatic reception to celebrate the 119th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.
Prior to the reception, the Philippine Ambassador to China, Mr. Jose Santiago L. Sta. Romana, opened the Filipino Food Festival organized by the Shangri-La Hotel in Chengdu, which specially flew in two Filipino Chefs from Shangri-La Makati, Chefs Jose Dominador Tabangcay III and Jeorge Martin Alejandro.
In his remarks during the diplomatic reception to celebrate the 119th anniversary of Philippine independence, Ambassador Sta. Romana highlighted this year’s theme of “Pagbabago Sama-samang Balikatin,” which emphasizes the importance of unity and solidarity in advancing reforms towards our ideals and aspirations. He said that all sectors of Philippine society have joined hands in working towards the goal of a law-abiding and inclusive Philippines.
Director General Mu Xinhai, the Guest of Honor, extended his greetings to the Filipinos who have dedicated themselves to the friendly exchanges between Sichuan and the Philippines. He said that the Philippines is not only one of China’s neighboring countries, it is also an important partner in China’s Belt and Road initiative.
Popular Filipino dishes were prepared by the Filipino chefs and served during the reception, including embutido, sisig tiyan ng salmon, gambas ajillo, chicken adobo, lumpia, lechon, relyenong manok, and Filipino desserts like turon, ube cake, palitaw, pichi-pichi, sapin-sapin, buko salad and brazo de Mercedes. They won acclaim from both the Filipino and foreign guests, who were happy to note that this was the very first time that a Philippine National Day reception was held in Chengdu. END
