PH Ambassador to Sweden Leads Flag-Raising Ceremony to Commemorate the 125th Philippine Independence Day
PH Ambassador leads flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the 125th Philippine Independence Day (Stockholm PE photo)
STOCKHOLM, 16 June 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Sweden Maria Lumen B. Isleta led the commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence with a flag-raising ceremony held on 10 June 2023, at the grounds of the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm.
The Ambassador was joined by Embassy officials and personnel, Filipino Community Leaders, as well as the parents and students who participated in the Embassy’s Silid-Aralan sa Embahada 2023 project.
In her message to the Filipino community, Ambassador Isleta underscored the importance of the theme for this year’s celebration, “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” in recognizing opportunities by which Filipino values and culture may be inculcated in the next generation. Her remarks, which were delivered in Filipino, aimed to also share the beauty of the Filipino language with the guests.
More than 60 members of the Filipino community with family members joined in the happy celebration, with most wearing their Filipiniana best. This display of Filipino attire signified the solidarity shared with fellow Filipinos around the world celebrating this milestone anniversary in the nation’s history.
The event culminated in a traditional Filipino salo-salo of Philippine “almusal”/ breakfast prepared by Filipino chefs and homecooks in Sweden. The offerings of bangsilog, longsilog, pancit palabok, dinuguan and puto, ensaladang talong, pandesal, biko, leche flan, ensaymada, suman, among others, kept guests going back for second (and third) servings. END
Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta (center) was joined by Filipino Community leaders, Officials and personnel of the Embassy. (Stockholm PE photo)
The Independence Day Messages of President Ferdinand R. Romualdez, Jr. and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo were read by Consul General Gines Ricardo D. Gallaga (left photo) and Vice Consul Pat Lester F. Solosa (right photo) (Stockholm PE photo)
Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta delivering her remarks (Stockholm PE photo)
Ambassador Isleta poses with guests from the Filipino community in Sweden and other guests. (Stockholm PE photo)
Members of the Philippine Embassy serve delectable Filipino dishes to guests who were delighted with the variety of food on offer. (Stockholm PE photo)
Embassy personnel welcome guests at the registration table. (Stockholm PE photo)
For more information, https://stockholmpe.dfa.gov.ph/.