PH Consulate General in Dubai Showcases PH Economic, Cultural Heritage at Dubai’s Field of Tolerance Exhibit

The Philippine booth featured traditional Filipino handicrafts, art, and historical artifacts. (Dubai PCG photo)

DUBAI 02 May 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai participated in the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department's (IACAD) Field of Tolerance event at the Dubai Festival City on 25-27 April 2019.

The Philippine booth featured traditional Filipino clothing, historical artifacts, paintings depicting traditional Filipino life, Philippine jewelry and accessories, and Philippine coffee and other sweet delicacies. Also for distribution were USBs containing information on Doing Business in the Philippines and a display of Philippine food products.

Twelve countries were featured in the pavilions which showcased each other's heritage, art, cuisine, clothing, and other cultural highlights.

Along with China, Egypt, Peru, India, Indonesia, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, and Latin American countries, the Philippines regularly participates in IACAD's initiatives and has been a staple of many other events organized by the Dubai government. END    

Consul General to Dubai Paul Raymund Cortes (seated, fourth from left) at the opening ceremonies of the Field of Tolerance. (Dubai PCG photo)

Consul General to Dubai Paul Raymund Cortes and Dr. Yasmin Cortes open the Philippine booth during IACAD's Field of Tolerance Week. (Dubai PCG photo)

For more information, visit www.dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinDubai/ or the Consul General's FB page @phcongendubaipaulcortes