PHL Embassy in The Hague Celebrates Philippine Independence Day Picnic with Filipino Community
The Philippine Embassy in The Hague officers and staff during the Philippine Independence Day picnic at Spaarnwoude, The Netherlands June 03 (Photo courtesy of Mr. Eric Alders)
06 June 2017 THE HAGUE – The Philippine Embassy in The Hague, the Netherlands kicked off celebrations for the 119th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence with its participation at and sponsorship of the Philippine Independence Picnic at Spaarnwoude Houtrak in Haarlemmerleide, the Netherlands on June 03.
Organized by the Kalayaan Fiesta Foundation Netherlands (KFFN), a Filipino-Dutch organization in the Netherlands, the Philippine Independence Picnic is the biggest annual event celebration that brings together both Filipino and Dutch cultures. The whole day event showcased local talents performing Filipino-Dutch songs, dances, and games.
Philippine Ambassador to the Netherlands Jaime Victor Ledda gave the opening remarks and enjoined everyone to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the Marawi and Resorts World incidents. He aslo welcomed Mr. Pieter Heiligers, the Mayor of the Municipality of Haarlemmerleide where Spaarnwoude is located, to the Embassy booth where they and the other guests enjoyed some Filipino cuisine.
The Embassy also provided consular information services at its booth and entertained several queries from Filipinos on a range of consular issues.
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Embassy personnel render consular information services at the Philippine Embassy booth (Photo courtesy of Ms. Marijoy Elshof)