Filipino Community in Madrid Holds Barrio Fiesta 2017

    Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier and Madame Edna Lhuillier, joined by Representative and Mrs. Jose Enrique Garcia III of the Second District of Bataan and Consul General and Mrs. Emmanuel Fernandez

11 July 2017 MADRID —  An estimated 2000 people participated in Barrio Fiesta sa Madrid 2017, held at Nuestra Señora de la Consolación on July 2.  The Barrio Fiesta is a yearly event organized by the Filipino Community in Madrid, with the assistance of the Philippine Embassy.

Philippine Ambassador to Madrid Philippe Lhuillier mentioned his goal of further improving the profile of Filipinos in Spain and further deepening the connection between the people of the Philippines and Spain.  He then shared the projects that he has laid out for the Embassy, among them, increased consular outreach missions in Spain and Andorra, the conduct of a congress of Filipino community leaders in October, and increased academic exchanges between Filipino and Spanish educational institutions. 

“The theme of our celebration, Pagbabagong Sama-samang Balitakin, reminds us that each of us has a responsibility to effect the change that our country needs.  Each of us should contribute to this change, whether it be a small contribution or a grand one.  Any contribution is important,” the Ambassador added.

To end the program, organizers raffled off cash prizes, gifts, and eight return plane tickets to the Philippines.

For more information, visit  www.madripe.dfa.gov.ph / www.philembassymadrid.com or https://www.facebook.com/embfilipinasmadrid. END