10 April 2023, Ottawa – The Embassy of the Philippines in Canada participated in the 25th Anniversary of Celebration of Cultures on 5 April 2023 at Algonquin College.
The Embassy set up its booth with Philippine handicrafts, textiles, and tourism materials on prime tourist destinations. Booth visitors were treated to samples of Filipino food such as biko, pork spring rolls, and puto flan. Philippine souvenirs such as keychains, coin purses, pouches and belt bags, tourism brochures, maps, shirts, pens, and Sentro Rizal brochures were also distributed to those who correctly answered trivia questions about the Philippines.
Celebration of Cultures is an annual cultural fair organized by the Algonquin College every April. Diplomatic missions and cultural groups are invited to set up exhibits for students and employees on the college campus showcasing different aspects of their culture. END.