LONDON, December 2022 – The Philippine Embassy in London hosted about 100 guests during its recent annual year-end reception for Filipino students in the UK at Sentro Rizal London. Also in attendance were several non-Filipinos learning the Filipino language.

In her remarks, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Rhenita B. Rodriguez welcomed the students to the yearly gathering of students hosted by the Embassy, which is both a year-end get-together and an acquaintance party aimed at providing an opportunity for Filipino students in the UK to get to know and network with one another.  She conveyed that the holiday season not only reminds everyone of families and friends back home, but also the traditions and customs that Filipinos hold dear. She looked forward to more interactions between the Embassy and the student community in the UK.

London-based Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company provided entertainment with their rendition of a medley of Filipino folk dances. The group, in coordination with the Embassy, also conducted a Sakuting dance workshop, wherein the basic steps and arm movements for said folk dance were taught to the students. The Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company performance and workshop were aimed at fostering awareness of Philippine cultural heritage among Filipino students in the UK.

The year-end gathering is Post’s yearly tradition to bring together Filipino students in the UK and give them the opportunity to network with Embassy personnel and with one another.

The event concluded with a salo-salo of traditional Filipino fare.END