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Shanghai PCG Attended The 5th “We Art Friends” Cultural Salon”

SHANGHAI – Vice Consul Richard L. Recella and Cultural Attaché Jeannie F. Petrola attended the 5^th “We Art Friends” Cultural Salon with the theme “Chinese New Year Traditions” on 6 February 2024 organized by the Shanghai Public Diplomacy Association (SPDA) at Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart on 6 February 2024.

The Cultural Salon is an annual event that showcases Chinese culture and introduces it to the members of the diplomatic community, foreign expatriates, and international students.

Now on its 5^th year, the event featured Shadow Cutting - also known as Silhouette Cutting - a craft-work made by using scissors and paper alone. In this craft-work, the artist cuts out the subject’s portrait in profile within a few minutes resulting in a most charming, detailed and highly accurate likeness. Also featured was Xiaolongbao making - a type of small Chinese steamed bun traditionally prepared in a Xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket. Further, the event featured a performance of Peking-style opera as well as the traditional Chinese drum-roll.

The Cultural Salon was hosted by Mr. Zhou Hanmin, SPDA President and Vice Chairman, Shanghai Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). END

Call for Nominations for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organization Overseas

The Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai informs Filipinos under its jurisdiction (Shanghai, Anhui, Hubei, Jiangsu, Zhejiang) of the call for nominations for the forthcoming launch of the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) under the purview of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO).

The detailed Guidelines for the 2024 PAFIOO, Step-by-Step Guide for Completing the Nomination Forms, prescribed forms, and samples of other requirements are available for download at www.presidentialawards.cfo.gov.ph.

Nominations may be submitted to the Consulate no later than 3 May 2024 at Suite 301 Metrobank Plaza, 1160 Yan’An Road, Changning District, Shanghai.

For questions and other concerns, Mr. Rodrigo V. Garcia Jr. or Ms. Joanna Lyn S. Rodriguez of the PAFIOO Secretariat may be contacted through e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about the awards, follow the PAFIOO Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gawadpangulo/.

DFA Manila holds “IMAGINATION TAKES YOU THERE” exhibition, 22 February to 06 March 2024 at DFA Main lobby

Embark on an artistic sojourn with the Department of Foreign Affairs that traces the journey of Ambassador Uriel Norman Garibay at the Linangan Art Residency where his diplomatic past converged with his newfound artistic expression.

His artworks explore the confluence of his diplomatic career, personal life, and experiences of overseas Filipino workers, including the political and economic conditions of the country.

Immerse yourself in the power of creativity at “Imagination Takes You There” from 22 February to 6 March 2024, DFA Main Lobby, 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.

To access the teaser video, go to this link or scan QR code:<https://drive.google.com/file/d/166aUHImDOX_G9IFeMRBWDcVE2rs7unII/view> and the kick-off event at <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOx6nUD_31A>.

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