PH Embassy Celebrates Independence Day in Rome, Pinoy Fiesta-Style
Ambassador Domingo P. Nolasco addresses the Filipino community in Italy during the Filipino community celebration of the 120th Anniversary of Philippine Independence on 10 June 2018 at the Ergife Palace Hotel in Rome. The event was organized by the Philippine Independence Day Association (PIDA), with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Rome. (Rome PE photo)
ROME 25 June 2018 — The Philippine Embassy in Rome celebrated the 120th anniversary of Philippine independence with the Filipino community and diplomatic corps in Italy in true Filipino fashion: Pinoy barrio fiesta.
Starting Sunday, 10 June, the Embassy joined the Filipino community organizations and members at the Sala Olimpia of the Ergife Palace Hotel in Rome to commemorate Independence Day.
The event simulated a Filipino barrio fiesta theme, with Filipino communities from different parts of Italy showcasing Filipino culture, performing traditional dances and music, and serving Filipino food throughout the event.
“Independence Day is a reminder of the value of the sacrifices and efforts made by the Philippines' heroes, encouraging all Filipinos to continue working for a prosperous future for the nation,” Ambassador to Italy Domingo P. Nolasco said during the event.
The event was organized by the Philippine Independence Day Association with the support of the Embassy, which also put up a booth to promote Philippine tourism and culture.
On Independence Day, 12 June, the Embassy hosted a diplomatic reception for Italian officials, the diplomatic corps, the private sector and the academia.
With a Filipino fiesta theme, the event was an opportunity to feature Filipino culture, food and drinks, including Red Horse beer. The venue was adorned with kiping (edible decorations from Lucban, Quezon made with rice flour), indigenous weaves, and other native products. Colorful Filipino fans made from anahaw were distributed to the guests as mementos.
In his remarks at the diplomatic reception, Ambassador Nolasco highlighted the growing relations between the Philippines and Italy and thanked the Italian government for its support in the integration of the Filipino community in Italy, which is one of the largest in Europe. He also thanked the Embassy's partners for the mutual support, and hoped for continued cooperation and stronger relations in the future. END
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Officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Rome pose for a photo at the Embassy’s booth, during the Filipino community celebration of the 120th anniversary of Philippine independence on 10 June 2018 at the Ergife Palace Hotel. The event was organized by the Philippine Independence Day Association (PIDA), with the support of the Philippine Embassy in Rome. (Rome PE photo)
Ambassador Domingo P. Nolasco delivers his remarks about the theme of the 120th anniversary of the Philippine independence during the Philippine Embassy in Rome’s diplomatic reception on 12 June 2018. (Rome PE photo)
Ambassador Domingo P. Nolasco with (from left) Consul General Fabio Fanfani, a.h. of the Philippine Consulate General in Florence; Consul LoritanPrespa, a.h. of the Philippine Consulate in Tirana, Albania; Consul Giorgia de Biasi, a.h. of the Philippine Consulate in Venice and Consul Francesco Mortellitti, a.h. of the Philippine Consulate in Reggio Calabria during the Philippine Embassy’s diplomatic reception in Rome on 12 June 2018. (Rome PE photo)