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PH Embassy in Brussels Holds Diplomatic Reception on the Occasion of 121st Philippine Independence

 

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The Philippine Embassy in Brussels, led by Ambassador to Belgium Eduardo José A. de Vega (rightmost) held a diplomatic reception on the occasion of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence at the Dominican Brussels on 27 June 2019. (Brussels PE photo)

 

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The guests included members of the Diplomatic Corps, Belgian Government and European Union institutions officials, members of think tanks, local businessmen, and friends of the Philippines. (Brussels PE photo)

 

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Filipino dishes, including lechon, caldereta, pancit, lumpia, siopao, inasal, and halo-halo, were served to the guests. The food was prepared by Filipino-Belgian chef Glen Ramaekers in collaboration with the Dominican Brussels. (Brussels PE photo)

 

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Singers Francis Berme (Left) and Madeleine Denopra (Right) serenade the guests with Filipino, French, and English songs during the reception. (Brussels PE photo)

 

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Embassy officers and staff  donned Filipiniana attire for the event. (Brussels PE photo)

 

For more information, visit https://www.brusselspe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinBelgium/.