DFA Consular Office in San Fernando Bags an Award at LGU-led Annual Event for Contribution and Leadership on Tourism and Arts
Head of DFA Consular Office Mr. Chester A. Diaz received the City of San Fernando Star Award on 28 September 2022 from CSFP Councilors, Tourism Council and Tourism Office. (Pampanga CO photo)
PAMPANGA 03 October 2022 — The DFA Consular Office in San Fernando Pampanga was chosen as one of the awardees in the 5th Star Awards of the City of San Fernando Pampanga Tourism Office on 28 September 2022 which was held at the Heroes Hall Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.
The Star Awards is an annual event recognizing tourism stakeholders and partner organizations and individuals for their excellent contribution and leadership in the promotion of tourism, culture and arts of San Fernando City. Star Awards is named after Pampanga’s magnificent “Parol” or lantern, in which Pampanga is known for.
The DFA Consular Office in San Fernando was recognized for its active cultural diplomacy programs advocating the importance local cultural identity, promotion of Pampanga as cultural and tourism hub in Central Luzon and participation in related activities.
Recently, the Consular Office partnered with the local government in producing a three-minute cultural diplomacy video featuring Pampanga and the DFA Consular Office. Art pieces of local artists and Pampanga-made furniture are also showcased at the Consular Office.
The event was graced by the Honorable Mayor of San Fernando, Hon, Vilma B. Caluag, the City Councilors and other tourism stakeholders. It was organized by the City Tourism Office in celebration of CSFP Tourism Week. END