The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen successfully launched the photo exhibit on the “Beauty of Fujian” and the Fujian Food Festival in commemoration of the Cebu-Xiamen Friendship Day on 26 October 2017 both held at the Golden Prince Hotel and Suites in Cebu City. Both activities ran from 26 – 29 October 2017 which are Consulate General’s initiatives to promote Fujian to the Philippines and thereby contribute to the nurturing of relations between the Philippines and Fujian Province.

The photo exhibit showcased the impressions of different locations in Fujian province documented by “Foto-Grupo”, a group of Filipino photo hobbyists based in Fujian organized by the Consulate General.

The Food Festival showcased an array of authentic Fujian culinary favorites which also demonstrate Fujian influences in contemporary Filipino cuisine. Two chefs as well as authentic ingredients were especially flown in from Xiamen in partnership with Linjia Minnan Food & Beverage Management Co. Ltd.

VIP guests from both the government and private sectors as well as from the Chinese Consulate General in Cebu graced the event led by City Councilor Margarita Osmeña, wife of Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña, who represented the City of Cebu and Mr. Benedict Que, President and Chairman of the Golden Prince Hotel & Suites. Other VIP guests include Chinese Consul Cai Wen and Vice Consul Pan Xiang, both from the Chinese Consulate General in Cebu’s Economic & Commercial Section and officials and members of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President, Ms. Melanie Ng.

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