01 July 2015 – Students with their teachers from the Hong Kong Taoist Association Wun Tsuen School (HKTAWTS) visited the “Colors of Freedom” exhibit which is on display at the Gallery Room of the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR (PCG-HK).

The viewing of the exhibit was the culminating activity of the Walking Tour organized by Lakbay Dangal, a Filipino organization that spearheads tours to the Philippine historical markers in Hong Kong.

Vice Consuls Fatima Guzman-Quintin and Alex O. Vallespin and Cultural Officer Maria Eloisa C. Abad welcomed the group. Vice Consule Vallespin gave a brief introduction on what the exhibit is about, citing the significant symbolism attached to the Philippine flag, beginning from the Filipino revolutionaries’ struggle for independence during colonial times up to the time the country gained its much cherished freedom after the second world war – a symbol of unity, oneness in aspirations, and an emblem of patriotism and bravery.

The students showed much interest in the stories being conveyed by the exhibit by interacting with and asking questions to Vice Consul Vallespin.

The PCG-HK will continue its partnership with local primary and secondary schools to further enhance understanding between Filipinos and Hong Kongers through cultural interchange. END