MABUHAY ANG KALAYAAN!
a group photo with Amba. Luis Cruz
In commemoration of the 113th Anniversary of Philippine Independence and the 16th Migrant Workers Day, the Philippine Embassy, Seoul once again staged a colorful and meaningful multicultural fanfare theentitled: “Philippine Festival in Yeouido,” a daylong celebration of Filipino culture through songs, dances and traditional games scheduled to be held at the Yeouido Hanggang Park on 29 May 2011.
The PIKO Booth
With the Kids
The annual Festival attracted hundreds of Filipinos, Koreans and enthusiasts of Filipino culture from all over South Korea, included a housing fair and other onsite services such as labor counseling and medical services. Cultural performances and traditional Filipino games for multicultural children were also held in the afternoon. The Philippine Embassy also handed out awards to individuals and groups who provided invaluable assistance to Filipino migrants in 2010.
With Haechi, the Seoul Mascot
The Festival is possible through the help of the following: Ministry of Employment and Labor, the Human Resource Development of Korea, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Global Center, and the Philippine Pag-ibig Home Development and Mutual Fund.
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