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FIRST EPISODE OF LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MÉXICO 2024

The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with Dr. Tomas Calvillo of El Colegio de San Luis, conducted the first episode of "La Historia Olvidada: Filipinas-México 2024" on 16 February 2024 via Zoom. The virtual event attracted more than 100 participants from all over the world, including those who watched the livestream via the Embassy´s Youtube channel www.youtube.com/@MexicoPE2023

In this episode, Mr. Xabier Agote Aizpura, a shipwright and founder of Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria (a maritime museum and shipyard based in Spain), spoke about "Maritime Heritage as Social Development and the Characteristics of the First Manila Galleon." He emphasized on the importance of maritime heritage in the promotion of culture and history, as well as its impact on the economy and society. Moreover, he discussed the characteristics and the significant role played by the first Manila Galleon in the relations between the Philippines and Mexico.

Read the full story here: https://dfa.gov.ph/.../34184-ph-embassy-conducts-first...

The Embassy expresses its sincerest appreciation to the collaborators and attendees of this virtual colloquium series, which highlights pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico.

Catch the next episode on 15 March 2024, 18:30-20:00 (Mexico Time).

Imagination takes you there

In celebration of the 2024 National Arts Month, everyone is invited to the inauguration of the art exhibition titled “Imagination Takes You There” on 22 February 2024, Thursday, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Philippine Time) at the DFA Main Lobby.

The art exhibition aims to highlight the transformative influence of creativity and imagination in shaping personal narratives and cultural expressions. It features the works of retired Ambassador Uriel Norman Garibay and eight of his fellow artists from the Linangan Art Residency in Alfonso, Cavite. The exhibit also invites the audience to explore the intersection between diplomacy and art that fosters creativity and artistic excellence.

LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MÉXICO 2024

Catch the first episode of La Historia Olvidada: Filipinas-México in 2024 this Friday, 16 February 2024, 18:30-20:00 (Mexico Time) with our guest speaker Mr. Xavier Agote Aizpurua.

To get the link, please register through this Google form: bit.ly/Historia-OlvidadaPHMX or scan the QR code in the poster.

You can also tune in via Mexico PE´s Youtube channel at //www.youtube.com/@MexicoPE2023?fbclid=IwAR24cNtAurQ8y2nDgT7QopdX4l9MI7C3AfHoKwSYWDpRtMaep68N2fP8GAw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@MexicoPE2023>

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