1 March 2016 – The Philippine Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar, in collaboration with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the organization of Filipinos in Myanmar, kicked off the year-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-Myanmar bilateral relations at a Fun Fair held on February 28 at the Philippine Chancery.

In her opening speech, Charge d’ Affaires, a.i., Maria Lourdes M. Salcedo thanked the attendees for contributing to the strengthening of the friendship between the Philippines and Myanmar. She said the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-Myanmar bilateral relations celebrates the robust people-to-people exchanges which is the bedrock of Philippines-Myanmar bilateral relations.

The Fun Fair, graced by 15 orphans from the Myo Myanmar Youth Development Centre, an orphanage managed by U Thet Lwin and his Filipino spouse, Ms. Maritess Lwin, was attended by nearly 300 Filipinos and their Myanmar friends. It was a celebration of the exceptional friendship between the Philippines and Myanmar through performances and games. Booths featured Philippine cuisine - sorbetes, dinakdakan, laing, itlog na maalat, embotido, menudo, and adobo - and Myanmar (Kachin) traditional specialties. Third Story Project, a local storytelling group, entertained the children with stories written by Myanmar authors. Mr. Mandrake Palabay, winner of the logo making contest, was also recognized during the program.

The Philippines and Myanmar formally established bilateral relations in 1956, 8 years after Myanmar’s Declaration of Independence. END