PH Embassy Celebrates 125 Years of Philippine Independence with Filipino Community in Iran
Philippine Ambassador to Iran Roberto G. Manalo (in 4th row) is joined by the FilCom Community in Iran during the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 16 June 2023 at the Philippine Chancery. (Tehran PE photo)
TEHRAN 30 June 2023 — Led by Philippine Ambassador to Iran Roberto G. Manalo, the Philippine Embassy in Tehran along with 120 members of the Filipino community gathered together to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence on 16 June 2023 at the Philippine Chancery.
The celebration, under this year’s theme “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan,” began with a flag raising ceremony followed by the Independence Day message of Ambassador Manalo.
In his speech, Ambassador Manalo emphasized the pivotal historical events that paved the way for the Philippines to become the first truly independent Republic in Asia. He also called upon the community to contemplate on the profound significance of the national day, and the freedom that all Filipinos are privileged to have today from the struggles of the country's forebears and national heroes.
Attendees viewed the video of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.’s Independence Day message at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, while Third Secretary Hannah Eloisse V. Go read the message of Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo.
The event was infused with vibrant energy through the captivating song and dance performances presented by the FilCom groups in Iran, adding an extra level of excitement and enjoyment.
The event culminated with the serving of sumptuous Filipino food such as Chicken Sisig, Chicken Afritada, Palitaw, Puto, Fruit Salad, and Sapin-sapin to the delight of the guests. END
Ambassador Roberto G. Manalo shares his Independence Day message to the Filipino Community in Iran during the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on 16 June 2023 at the Philippine Chancery. (Tehran PE photo)
Ambassador Roberto G. Manalo (3rd from right) is joined by the FilCom leader of each group in Iran during the cake cutting ceremony in celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. (Tehran PE photo)
Top photo: Members of FiliClub performed a medley of Filipino Songs and poetry recitation. Bottom photo: Members of the Filipino-Iranian Community Association performed a dance interpretation of “Ang Bayan Ko”. (Tehran PE photo)
Top and bottom left photo: Members of the United Filipino-Iranian Association danced to Dayang-dayang and Cariñosa. Bottom right photo: Members of Pinay-Irano Family Community staged a dance performance of “Tagumpay Nating Lahat”. (Tehran PE photo)
Top photo: Members of the Filipino Community showcased their vocal talent. Bottom photo: Members of the Filipino-Irano Community Association danced to La Jota Moncadeña. (Tehran PE photo)
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