2014 Asian Studies Day
Langara College, Vancouver, British Columbia
Press Release
The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver successfully participated in the 2014 Asian Studies Day held at the Langara College in Vancouver on 4 February 2014.
The yearly event aims to provide Langara students and its community with an opportunity to learn more about Asia through various displays of arts and crafts, food, information materials, including audio-visuals, particularly related to education, tourism and culture from all the participating consulates/ organizations.
The Philippine booth showcased Philippine made products such as wooden and woven products, finely embroidered fabrics, jewelries, bags, and frames. Generating much interest from students are the Philippine delicacies of “puto and kutchinta” and variety of sweets and candies. Also well received are the information materials from DOT’s “Its More Fun in the Philippines” and brochures on top Philippine universities from CHED.
Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer together with the Consulate’s officers and staff attended the event. Also represented are the Consulates of China, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Pakistan, Thailand including Tourism Malaysia and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.
Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer with Langara President and CEO Dr. Lane Trotter (right)
Officials from participating Consulates General in Vancouver: Philippines, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, and
Thailand, the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office and Tourism Malaysia
Officials of the Philippine Consulate General Vancouver: from right: Consul Melanie Rita B. Diano, Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer,
Consul Anthony Achilles L. Mandap, and Ms. Josephine A. Nacisvalencia (Cultural & Information Officer).
Philippine booth during the Asian Studies Day at the Langara College
A showcase of various Philippine products during the Asian Studies Day at Langara College