Season’s greetings to the officers and staff of Pangyao magazine and to our beloved kababayans in Hong Kong.
Thank you Pangyao magazine for your support to the Consulate and to our kababayans. Thank you as well for this opportunity to convey a message to my 220,000 kababayans living in Hong Kong.
This year, with the full opening of Hong Kong, the Philippine Consulate General was able to stage many meaningful events with the active participation of the Filipino community (FilCom) in Hong Kong.
In February, the Consulate opened its Sining Malaya “Freedom” Art Corner, where Filipinos are able to display their artistic works (i.e. paintings, poems, sculptures etc.) every month, in conjunction with the Philippine government’s monthly commemoration of various significant events or celebrations.
In March, the Consulate hosted the Meet and Greet reception for the Filipino community leaders, the very first since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In June, the Filipino community in Hong Kong joined the Philippine Consulate in celebrating the 126th Anniversary of Philippine Independence, where a vast array of Filipino talents in music, dance, and culture were displayed during the Migrant Workers’ Day, Philippine Independence Day reception, and the Kapangyawan Friendship Festival.
In July, books and films by Filipino authors and filmmakers were placed on centre stage during the 2024 HK Book Fair. The Consulate showcased the works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal before an international audience of book lovers.
In September, the Consulate participated in the ASEAN Film Festival to highlight Filipino artistry in film making to local and international audiences. Three (3) distinct Filipino films were featured, namely Hello Love Goodbye, The Missing, and K’na: The Dreamweaver, at the highly regarded film festival in the city.
This November, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Hong Kong (OWWA-HK) will
launch the first ever OWWA OFW Global Centre abroad, located on the 18th floor of United Centre in Admiralty. This centre is dedicated to the Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong, where they can avail of OWWA services, conduct FilCom activities, or simply relax during their “rest day”.
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time for spending time with our loved ones and friends, giving thanks for our blessings, and reflecting on the events of the current year. We have this
opportunity to take time off from the hectic and ever fast-paced life in Hong Kong, and to prepare ourselves for the coming year.
In December, the Consulate will stage the OFW Family Day, “Pastaran”, and the “Misa de Aguinaldo”, all meant to bring everyone closer to home.
As the year slowly comes to an end, let us keep our spirits high, and keep the spirit of
cooperation and camaraderie alive among us Filipinos in Hong Kong. I wish everyone a healthy, safe, and prosperous year ahead.
Happy holidays mga kababayan! Maraming salamat po sa inyong suporta at pagmamahal. Mabuhay!
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