23  April 2014 – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco once again participated in SpringFest: Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures (International Spring Festival), one of the many events during Cal Day at the University of California held on April12 at the International House in Berkeley.

Guests at the Consulate General’s booth were eager to learn about the country and its famous tourist locations.  Filipino American students were also kept up to date of programs and upcoming events sponsored by the Consulate General and its Filipino community partners.  Visitors also had a chance to sample native sweets that are well-loved by every Filipino.

The International Spring Festival is an annual event organized by the International House (I-House), an independent non-profit organization that also serves as a residential and cultural center for foreign students attending the University of California Berkeley.  The Spring Fest is one of the popular programs of I-House.  It aims to bring together the different cultures of the world in one extravaganza that people of all ages and ethnicities can enjoy. Among the festival participants are the Consular Corps of San Francisco, foreign student organizations at Berkeley and businesses. 

To learn more about the I-House at UC Berkeley, please check their website www.ihouse.berkeley.edu.  To know more about events and activities of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, like our facebook page: www.facebook.com/PCGSF.  END