Clockwise from top left: First Secretary and Consul Greg Marie Mariño together with daughter Gabrielle; Festival-goers visit the Philippine booth; Korean drummers perform during the program; Members of the Indonesian community lead the audience in a line dance.

4 May 2019, Ottawa – The Embassy of the Philippines in Ottawa joined the Ottawa-Gatineau community in celebrating Asian Heritage Month on Saturday, 4 May 2019, at the “Experience Asia 2019” Festival held at the Maison du Citoyen (Citizens’ House) of Gatineau City Hall.

 Together with representatives from different diplomatic missions in Ottawa and local community organizations, the Philippine Embassy set up an exhibit featuring Philippine handicrafts, textiles, and tourism destinations. Samples of traditional pancit bihon were also given away to festival attendees. END