New PH Ambassador Joins Independence Day Events in Stuttgart
Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-De Vega (center) with members of the Filipino Community in Stuttgart and the IMUSICAPPELLA Choral Group. (Berlin PE photo)
BERLIN 18 June 2019 — New Philippine Ambassador to Germany Theresa Dizon-De Vega joined two events marking the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence in Stuttgart, Germany on 12 and 13 June 2019.
Ambassador Dizon-De Vega delivered an Independence Day message at a reception for Stuttgart local officials, the business community, Filipino community members, and members of the Consular Corps organized by the Philippine Consulate in Stuttgart headed by Honorary Consul Dr. Axel Neumahr.
In her message, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega encouraged more dynamic engagement between the Philippines and Germany particularly in the economic field. She likewise stated, paraphrasing national hero Dr.Jose P.Rizal that “Germany will always occupy a special place in the pages of our history by providing a welcoming haven for Dr. Rizal during the creation of many of his most enduring works.”
Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt officials Consul General to Frankfurt Evelyn Austria-Garcia, Deputy Consul General Emil Fernandez, and Tourism Representative Margarita Valdes also graced the occasion.
The following day, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega delivered a message and joined members of the Filipino community of Stuttgart and nearby cities at a special Independence Day Mass presided over by Filipino Chaplain Fr. Jonathan Galope Ramoso. The activity was jointly organized by the Honorary Consulate in Stuttgart represented by Consular Assistant Rhoda Steegmaer on behalf of Dr. Neumahr, the Philippinische Muttersprache Gemeinschaft (PGM), and the Philippine American German Association in Stuttgart (PAGASA).
The event was capped by a special performance by the award-winning Filipino choral group Imusicapella, who won the hearts of the Filipino- German audience with a Philippine, German, and pop repertoire. END
Ambassador Ma. Theresa Dizo-de Vega (leftmost), Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia (second from right) joined Philippine Honorary Consul to Stuttgart Dr. Axel Neumahr (rightmost) and former Honorary Consul Dr. Gerhard Zeidler in a reception on 12 June 2019 in Stuttgart to celebrate the anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence. (Frankfurt PCG photo)
Consul General Austria-Garcia (in black dress) is shown with members of Imusicapella and their host families. The church-based choir from Cavite performed a medley of English and Philippine songs during the reception, and is currently on a multi-city European tour. (Frankfurt PCG photo)
For more information, visit www.berlinpe.dfa.gov.ph, www.philippine-embassy.de or https://www.facebook.com/PHinGermany.