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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2021, with the theme “Share Facts on Drugs. Save Lives”, which aims to highlight the importance of communicating truthful information to save people from the dangers of drugs.
On June 19, the Philippines celebrates the 160th birth anniversary of its national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Join us as we travel back in time and retrace his steps in 19th century Europe in the film documentary “Finding Rizal in a Time of Barriers” which will be launched on 19 June 2021, 5:00 p.m. on the official Facebook page of the DFA in anticipation of the premiere broadcast on ABS-CBN News Channel at 7:00 p.m.
“Finding Rizal in a Time of Barriers” is a project of the Department of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Berlin and Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, in partnership with the Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda. The episode will have a replay on 20 June 2021, 4:00 p.m. also on ANC.
On the final episode of #FiestaFilipinas, we bring you to discover a gem tucked away in the southern part of the Philippines-Mindanao! Join the Department of Foreign Affairs as we take you on a journey to the cities of Zamboanga and Basilan, where you can marvel at the intricately-woven Yakan cloth, traditional indigenous music, and the peaceful sceneries of the Lami-Lamihan Festival!
The Lami-Lamihan Festival of Lamitan in Basilan is a celebration of the rich culture of the Yakan tribe and is a way to promote cultural harmony among the people from the Yakan, Tausug, Muslim, and Christian communities in the area.
Join us for the finale event of #FiestaFilipinas featuring the Lami-Lamihan festival on June 26, 2021, 10:00 a.m. (PH time) / 8:00 a.m. (BD Time) on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruAHTfp4ZTE.
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The “Fiesta Filipinas: An Online Celebration of Philippine Festivals” project is a six-part, multi-format online event series from December 2020 until June 2021, which will simulate the experience of a festival through a combination of live and pre-recorded videos and live workshops and activities. The project aims to introduce and showcase Philippine festivals, culture, and traditions to our global audience and invite them to the country when conditions are more favorable.
The project is organized by the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs and its 94 Foreign Service Posts, in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
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