The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines celebrated on June 12th, their National Day of its country. The ceremony took place at the Clube do Exército (Brazilian Army Club) in the neighborhood Asa Sul and was hosted by Philippine ambassador Mrs. Marichu B. Mauro.
Ambassador of Philippines, Mrs. Marichu B. Mauro.
The guests fraternized in the social hall and open air areas of the Clube do Exército (Brazilian Army Club) gazing at a stunning view of the Lago Paranoá sunset. The venue was decorated with the Filipino National flag, banners with spectacular images from the nation, screens, panels, flowers, food table, all representing that beautiful Asian country.
In a short period of time the location was filled with guests, including ambassadors, government authorities, diplomats, business people, intellectuals, and members of Brasília’s society and the Filipino community.
From left, Ambassador of Botswana, Ms. Bernadette Sebage Rathedi, Ambassador of Kenya, Mr. Issac J.Ochieng and his wife Mrs. Alice Ochieng
From left, Ambassador of Vietnam, Mr. Do Ba Khoa and Consul General of Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Somchai Ansuj
From left, Deputy Head of Mission of Mexico, Mr. Eleazar Velasco, Ambassador of Romania, Mr. Ştefan Mera, Minister-Counselor of Spain, Mr. José Manuel Pascual García, and his wife, Mrs. Maria Carmen Rodriguez Alfageme
From left, Ambassador of Malaysia, Mr. Datuk Lim Juay Jin; Mr. Rodolfo Silva, business executive of THE GUIDE Business Consultancy and Thailand Ambassador, Mr. Surasak Suparat
From left, Algar Telecom representatives, Comercial Coordinator, Mr. Rafael Caixêta; Accounts Manager, Mrs. Roberta Goeking; Marketing & Communications Analyst, Mrs. Isabella Bottino and Accounts Manager, Mr. Cláudio Laranjeira
Ambassador of Philippines, Mrs. Marichu B. Mauro, and Mr. Pedro Paulo Moreira, Director of THE GUIDE Business Consultancy
After the guests’ arrival, ambassador Marichu Mauro gave an initial speech welcoming all. The speech highlighted the strong relations between the Philippines and Brazil.
Following the ambassador’s speech, the director of the department of Central, Southern Asia and Oceania from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Itamaraty, ambassador Ary Norton de Murat Quintella spoke congratulating the Filipino nation and reaffirming the strong bonds between the two countries. Both authorities proceed to cut the celebratory cake that displayed the flags of the Republic of the Philippines and Brazil.
Director of the department of Central, Southern Asia and Oceania from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ambassador Ary Norton de Murat Quintella
From left, THE GUIDE Representative Mr. Matheus Carvalho, Mrs Rosamari F. Candido, Translator/Interpreter of the Embassy of the Philippines and THE GUIDE Representative Vanessa Lemos
Mr. Vinícius Neves, THE GUIDE representative and Second Secretary of The Myanmar Embassy, Ms. Naw La Pyae Wun
The guests were then entertained by Filipino cultural dances, including Tinikling, followed by a Kali Silat martial arts presentation. The ambassador provided a joyful moment when she participated in the Tinikling dance. She was soon followed by other attendees.
Ambassador of Philippines, Mrs. Marichu B. Mauro, dancing Tinikling
After the cultural presentations, all guests were invited to enjoy typical Filipino dishes.
The event was marked by jubilation. All attendees congratulated the ambassador, Mrs. Marichu B. Mauro, and fellow members of the Embassy of the Philippines for the unforgettable diplomatic social event. The guests were given at the end of the event a souvenir provided by Algar Telecom and brochures of the Philippines.
THE GUIDE congratulates the Embassy of the Philippines on their National Day!
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