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Philippine Embassy in Prague Celebrates Independence Day with performances by the UP Concert Chorus and Violinist Chino Gutierrez
Prague—Philippine Ambassador Victoriano M. Lecaros reported to the Department that an estimated 300 dignitiaries from the diplomatic corps, Czech Republic's government ministries, and the Prague-based Filipino community attended the highly successful celebration of the 117th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence held at the Narodni Dum na Vinohradech in Prague on June 10, 2015 and dubbed as the “Evening of Philippine Violin and Choral Music”.
Munich-based violin prodigy, Joaquin "Chino" Gutierrez, and the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus gave an astounding and exceptional performance to an appreciative crowd, who were generous in their shouts of bravo, thunderous applause and standing ovations. I can definitely say it was another "Proud to be Filipino" moment.
Bursting with guests the neo-Renaissance Rais Hall could fit no more, and so latecomers had to settle for "standing room only" at the back.
Joaquin "Chino" Gutierrez, accompanied by Czech pianist, Jitka Frankova, filled Rais Hall (Raisuv Sal) with a breathtakingly beautiful violin sound, which teased and titillated the audience with its fortissimos, pianissimos, and precise and seemingly effortless runs.
According to Gina Jocson, a Filipino expatriate in Prague said that “I could tell that the audience warmly appreciated Sa Kabukiran, Mutya ng Pasig, Paruparong Bukid and Bayan Ko, even if the majority were probably hearing these Filipino pieces for the very first time”. But certainly, it was Chino's brilliance in Polonaise Brillante No. 2 in A major (Wieniawski) and Tzigane (Ravel) that drew the shouts and a long standing ovation at the end of the program.
The UP Concert Chorus, dressed in costumes inspired by the ceremonial wardrobe of indigenous tribes in the south of the Philippines, closed the double-bill program with much-applauded (and much-photographed!) renditions of Kruhay, Ummah Sallih, Bagong Umaga, Hataw Na, One More Day and Skyfall. It seemed like the entire Narodni Dum shook with the enormity and wholeness of the group's vocals, not to mention the dance moves and percussion instruments (bamboo drum, plastic bins, Coke bottles, spoons and forks!!!). It was a fantastic way to showcase Filipino choral music.
After the concert, the guests were treated to Filipino dishes specially prepared by members of the Filipino community. END
Violinist Chino Gutierrez in his rendition of “Bayan Ko” accompanied by Czech pianist, Jitka Frankova
The UP Concert Chorus struts their way in their Choro-acapella that wowed the audience.
Ambassador Victoriano M. Lecaros and Mrs. Melissa Lecaros (middle) with First Secretary & Consul Juan E. Dayang, Jr., Cultural Attaché Gracia Perenyi, Attaches Milette Flores-Olimpo Maximo Ortiz, and Doris
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SEMINAR/WORKSHOP ON TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Embassy in Prague participated in a seminar/workshop entitled “Territorial Workshop on the Philippines” organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. The business event was held on 24 June 2015 to promote Philippines-Czech bilateral trade, discuss current business conditions and investment opportunities in the Philippines, as well as to provide an opportunity for networking and for establishment of business contacts.
The speakers included Philippine Ambassador to Czech Republic Victoriano M. Lecaros who spoke on the current economic situation and business opportunities in the Philippines and Czech Ambassador to the Philippines Jaroslav Olsa, Jr., who gave a briefing on Philippine-Czech bilateral relations. Philippine Honorary Consul General in Brno, Bretislav Skacel made his own presentation and also assisted Ambassador Lecaros by replying to questions in the Czech language. Other speakers included Mr. Jiri Stichauer, President of the Czech-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Petr Rozek, transport adviser, consultant and lecturer of the ICC.
All the speakers highlighted the opportunities and huge potential for Czech businesses in the Philippines due to its stable political and economic climate, large consumer base, increasing disposable income, and openness to foreign products.
After the presentations, Ambassador Lecaros met with the businessmen present. END
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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY JOINS ASEAN COMMITTEE IN PRAGUE
VISIT TO KARLOVY VARY
On 20 June 2015, the Philippine Embassy in Prague joined other members (Embassies of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam) of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Prague (ACP) under the Chairmanship of the Ambassador of Vietnam Mr. Truong Manh Son, during a visit to the Karlovy Vary Region in Czech Republic. The region of Karlovy Vary is known for its diverse industries such as the production of porcelain, glass and ceramics, textile and clothing industries, mining of mineral materials and the spa industry.
The ACP first visited the Moser Glassworks Factory. The factory was founded in 1857 in Karlovy Vary and known for the luxury Moser crystal products supplied to royalty, statesmen, celebrities and governments. After the factory tour, the ACP proceeded to Sokolov Golf Course and had a working lunch with the Mayors of the Districts of Cheb, Karlovy Vary and Sokholov. The parties discussed possible investment opportunities and cooperation in the fields of tourism, resort development and crystal production.
After the working lunch, the ACP made a side trip to view an open-pit brown coal mine near Chodov, the second largest town in the Sokholov District before proceeding to the ASEAN Cultural Festival in Sokholov.
The ASEAN Cultural Festival introduced the culture of the ASEAN countries to the local people through music, dances and cuisine. Products from ACP member-countries were also sold in booths.
The whole-day event successfully promoted ASEAN-Czech relations as well as elevated ASEAN’s profile in the Czech Republic.
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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN PRAGUE JOINS OPENING
OF THE PRAGUE QUADRENNIAL 2015
The Philippine Embassy in the Czech Republic joined the opening of the 13th Prague Quadrennial (PQ) of Performance Design and Space on 17 June 2015 at the Old Town Square. The PQ is organized and funded by the Czech Ministry of Culture and, as the name suggests, is held every four years. It is the world’s largest exhibition in the field of scenography and performance arts. The 11-day festival this year brings together representatives from 80 countries, with 150 expositions and exhibits and 600 live events in 50 venues around Prague. The main theme of the PQ 2015 is “SharedSpace: Music Weather Politics”.
The Philippine National Curator, Mr. Roland M. de Leon single-handedly designed and put up his exhibit at the Kafka House, drawing inspiration from recent calamities in the Philippines. The installation shows a man standing amidst a scene of devastation and surrounded by washed out bamboo poles. Mr. de Leon wanted visitors to see how Philippine theater productions are related to the country’s more-than-fair-share of calamities and destruction; and how Filipinos keep moving on past these struggles.
Another Philippine exhibit, the “Relief Box”, was also installed by Mr. de Leon, is currently displayed at the Student Section of the PQ.
On the second day of the PQ, 18 June 2015, Ambassador and Mrs. Vic Lecaros, First Secretary Juan E. Dayang, Director of PQ and the Arts and Theater Institute Ms. Pavla Petrova and other guests attended the “Day of the Philippines”. Visitors met the curator, organizers and other artists and were treated to Peanut Kisses from Bohol and drinks from the Philippines – Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur, Amadeo Coffee Liqueur and Manille Liqueur de Calamansi.
On 19 June 2015, the Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation, Inc., (BKFI), a community theater group from Malolos, Bulacan, performed the “Pasyon Senakulo”. Guests and passers-by were delighted to see a captivating performance of the Passion of Christ at the open square of Ovocný trh. END.
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