PH Embassy in Stockholm Hosts a Diplomatic Reception to Commemorate 124thAnniversary of PH Independence
Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Maria Lumen B. Isleta shares a toast with Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström, Head of Department for Asia and the Pacific of Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Stockholm PE photo)
STOCKHOLM 09 June 2022 – The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm hosted a diplomatic reception to commemorate the 124th Anniversary of the Independence of the Philippines on 08 June 2022 at the Historiska Museet. The event was also occasioned to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the Kingdom of Sweden.
The event was attended by Heads of Missions, other members of the diplomatic corps in Stockholm, representatives from Sweden’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), representatives of the private sector, as well as selected members of the Filipino Community.
During her remarks, Ambassador Isleta highlighted how the recent national elections carried out in the Philippines, the post-pandemic recovery plans of the international community, and reopening of the Philippines and Sweden’s embassies fit well with this year’s Independence Day them of Pagsulong sa Hamon ng Bagong Bukas (Rising Towards the Challenge of a New Beginning).
Ambassador Kvarnström, in his remarks, noted that the Smart City concept is one of the key area for cooperation that the Philippines and Sweden may cooperate in as well as in issues in multilateral fora including climate change, ASEAN-EU dialogue, and the post-pandemic recovery. He also expressed appreciation for the Philippinesvoting in favour of the United Nations General Assembly’s Resolution on Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
The guests were treated to the musical genius and stylings of Dr. Raul Sunico, who performed classical pieces such as Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C-sharp minor, op. 3 no. 2 and Prelude in G-minor, op. 23 no. 5; Frédéric Chopin’s Waltz in A-flat, op. 34 no. 1 and Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53; Franz Liszt’s Liebestraum; Liszt’s and Richard Wagner’s Liebestod; and Filipino classics such as Bato sa Buhangin, Kumintang, and Bayan Ko. Dr. Sunico’s presence was made possible with the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Guests were also served with delectable sweets prepared by 2021 S. Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition winner, Filipino-Swedish Chef Jerome Ianmark Calayag. The Embassy likewise featured two of the Filipino liquors which have recently penetrated the Swedish government-owned retail store Systembolaget, Don Papa Rum and ARC Botanical Gin, as well as liquor from Destileria Limtuaco. END
Invited guests listen to Dr. Raul Sunico work his genius on the piano. (Stockholm PE photo)
Award-Winning Filipino-Swedish Chef Jerome Ianmark Calayag poses with his desserts at the Embassy of the Philippines’ National Day Reception on 08 June 2022 at Historiska Museet. The desserts served were Leche Flan with Don Papa Rum, Calamansi and almond tart, and Kape at Tsokolate nemesis cake. (Stockholm PE photo)
Left photo: Calamansi and Almond tart. Right photo: Leche Flan with Don Papa Rum. (Stockholm PE photo)
Ambassador Isleta is joined by (from left) H.E. former Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines Harald Fries, Mrs. Susan Batongbacal Fries, and Ambassador Andreas Von Uexkull, Deputy Head of the Department of Asia and the Pacific of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Stockholm PE photo)
Ambassador Isleta speaks with H.E. Ambassador Kamapradipta Isnomo of Indonesia. (Stockholm PE photo)
H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta (seated, centre) is joined by (from left, seated) Chef Jerome Ianmark Calayag, Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga; Dr. Raul Sunico; Third Secretary and Vice Consul Pat Lester F. Solosa; (from left, standing) Mr. Richard E. Villaruz; Mr. Rene D. Salazar; Ms. Clemencia Widlund; Ms. Editha P. Credo; Ms. Glorietta A. Piñero; Ms. Andrea Patricia Isleta; Ms. Regina Queenie S.J. Perol; Ms. Nora T. Merindo; Mr. Jose Antonio Bea; Mr. Jonas F. Araña; and Mr. Froilan Ferrer. (Stockholm PE photo)
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