02 March 2012 - The Philippine Embassy in Ottawa reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Ambassador Leslie B. Gatan actively marketed Philippine tourism during a Cultural Night at the Kailash Mital Theatre of the Carleton University on 02 March 2011.

In his remarks, Ambassador Gatan put the spotlight on the Philippines against the backdrop of a rising Asia. Making use of the Department of Tourism's new "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign, he touted the famed Filipino hospitality and ebullience as unique ingredients of an unforgettable Philippine holiday. The Ambassador also took the occasion to promote the 7th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour scheduled for 11-15 July 2012 in the Philippines.

The Philippines was among the seven Asian countries featured in the Cultural Night which included China, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Malaysia. Filipino performers from the Living Foundation Christian Fellowship in Ottawa presented the Pandanggo sa Ilaw and the Tinikling upon the invitation of the Philippine Embassy.

This year's Cultural Night was organized by the Malaysian student community at the Carleton University for a better appreciation of the world's diverse cultures. Proceeds of the event were donated to a drug prevention, intervention and rehabilitation program. END