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Filipinos in Shanghai
came out in force last Sunday, 7 June 2008 to celebrate the 111th
Philippine Independence Day at garden of The Eton Hotel Shanghai.
Organized by the
Shanghai Philippine Independence Day Committee (SPIDCom) which is composed
of leaders of the Philippine community, representatives of Philippine
companies in Shanghai with the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai as
Adviser, the event “Kasarinlan, Sariwain, Pagyamanin 2009” showcased
the Philippine fiesta, the bayanihan spirit, and the
world-famous Filipino bands of Shanghai.
Community members
showed their talents through the performances depicting various stages of
Philippine history. The Philippine Musicians Association of Shanghai (PMAS)
also provided the entertainment during the picnic.
Over 1,000 Filipinos
based in Shanghai and in the neighboring provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu
attended the event.
The picnic was made
possible through the products and services and raffle prizes offered by
Philippine owned companies in Shanghai such as Eton Properties, Dai-ichi
Electronics Shanghai Co. Ltd., Liwayway (China) Co. Ltd., Philippine
Airlines, Metrobank Shanghai, Cebu Pacific, Robinsons Land, URC, Bench, and
Pag-Ibig Fund.
During the picnic,
the Philippine Consulate General conducted its Serbisyo Para sa Republika
mobile consular mission and offered consular services such as passport
renewals, notarials, community and Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV)
registration, and assistance to nationals to the community. END
The Philippine
Consulate Team
The venue – Garden
of The Eton Hotel Shanghai
Community Volunteers
manning the registration area
Community Leaders
Michelle Teope-Shen and Danni Lim
co-chairing the
Shanghai Philippine Independence Day Committee (SPIDCOM)
Consul General Maria
Rowena Mendoza Sanchez giving her welcome remarks
cheered the Filipino
“Kahanga-hanga ang Sinag ng Pilipino sa Buong Mundo”
Filipinos working at
the Banana Leaf Curry Restaurant opening the show with a medley of fiesta
songs and dances
Filipino children
re-create the pre-Spanish era through a song and dance number
La Jota dance number
by the Holy Spirit Chorale
The re-creation of
the declaration of Philippine Independence
Dai-ichi staff dance
to 20’s and 30’s music
Members of the
Philippine Musicians Association of Shanghai performing a medley of Pinoy
songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Pinoy band members
showing their rock prowess
Pinoy kids rock too!
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