The Philippine Embassy attended the Filipino Fiesta organized by the Filipino Culture Club held at the Eichholz camping site in Berne on 10 September 2016.

The fiesta was well received by both Swiss and Filipino guests.  The atmosphere was festive with typical Filipino dishes and desserts served to the delighted guests, including the “lechon” which was cooked onsite in the traditional way. 

Filipino Fiesta at Eichholz camping site featured Philippine dishes including the traditional “lechon”.

The event was also highlighted with cultural dance performances by members of the Filipino community; and holding of Filipino traditional sack race games.

The event featured the community’s renditions of traditional Filipino dances like the “Tinikling” and “Singkil”.

Filipino Culture Club President Antoine Gardien said a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the “Islands Kids Philippines” foundation, a private charity set up in 2007 to educate street children and collectors in the dumpsite in Cagayan de Oro affected by extreme poverty, and provide them with a decent life. 

The guests, young and old, joined the Filipino “sack race”.