The Philippine Consulate General in Xiamen successfully launched UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines photo exhibition in commemoration of the 120th Proclamation of Philippine Independence and in line with the celebration of the National Heritage Month held in Great China Ballroom, Kempinski Hotel, Xiamen City on 12 June 2018.
The exhibit mounted photos in tarp materials/posters with narratives showcasing the 6 (six) sites as proclaimed by UNESCO in cultural and natural categories which includes the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (San Agustin Church in Manila, Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, Santa Maria Church in Ilocos Sur, Miag-ao Church in Iloilo), Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the Historic City of Vigan and Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary.
Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores, in his remarks, expressed appreciation to UNESCO Philippines for its valuable support as well as to Dr. Roy G. Ponce for his works on the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary photos.
The exhibition is a mainstreaming activity under the Consulate General’s cultural diplomacy program for 2018 which aims to promote the Philippines in Fujian as well as further enhance friendship, understanding and cooperation between the Philippines and Fujian on one hand, and on the other between the Philippines and China.
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