Philippine Honorary Consulate in Khartoum , Sudan celebrates
 109^TH Anniversary of Declaration of Philippine Independence

Mr. Jess Obana, a Filipino community member in Khartoum , Sudan reads the message of Philippine Ambassador Petronila P. Garcia during the successful celebration on 15 June 2007 of the 109th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine Independence hosted by Philippine Honorary Consul to Khartoum Tarig El Nefeidi.

Dancers from the Filipino community perform the lively Subli to the delight of the audience.

25 June 2007 — Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Petronila P. Garcia reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the office of Philippine Honorary Consul to Khartoum Tarig El Nefeidi successfully celebrated the 109^th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence by organizing a get-together for the Filipino community on the evening of 15 June 2007, at Lupa, Khartoum , Sudan .  

Some 300 guests from the Filipino community, UN missions, and friends of the Consulate from the Sudanese and international community in Khartoum who have been helpful to the Consulate attended the event.  

During the event hosted by Ms. Jenny del Rosario, Filipina office manager of the Consulate, and Filipino community member Mr. Ram Ramos, Filipino community members read the Independence Day messages of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Ambassador Garcia.  Guests also enjoyed the performances rendered by members of the Filipino community, which included traditional dances such as the Subli and Muslim fan dance, and singing of nationalistic songs such as “Bayan Ko.”  Trophies were also awarded to the victorious teams in the basketball and volleyball tournaments.  END  

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