Amazing Greece

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20 Apr 2025, 17:55

In a moving tribute to enduring friendship and cultural unity, the Embassy of Greece hosted a grand celebration of Greece’s National Day and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Philippines last 24 March.

The monumental affair held at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City brought together ambassadors, dignitaries, government officials and close friends in a night of shared history, vibrant culture and heartfelt connection.

Greek Ambassador to the Philippines Ioannis Pediotis reflected on the journey that began in 1947, when Greece first established its Honorary General Consulate in Manila.

Captain Stanley Ng, Phillip Cruz, Eddie Pineda and Randy Francisco.

Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Charles C. Jose, Secretary of Trade and Industry Christina Roque, H.E. Ambassador of Greece Ioannis Pediotis and H.E. REV Charles Brown.

European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro and Ambassador of Malaysia H.E. Dato Malik Melvin Castelino.

Glena and Gianluca Guidicelli.

H.E. Ambassador of Brazil Gilberto Fonseca De Moura and director Adjoint Victor Petit.

H.E. Ambassador of Greece Ioannis Pediotis and Aliki Pappas.

Pamela Manalo and Secretary Enrique Manalo.

H.E. Ambassador of usa Marykay Carlson, H.E Ambassador of France Marie Fontanel, Marina Pfaffernoschke and Cathrine Lyster.

Honorary Consul of Ethiopia Federico Borromeo Jr., Josephine Borromeo and Marivic Vazquez.

Ambassador of Finland Saija Nurminem and Ambassador of Canada David Hartman.

“Today, our relationship is that of a warm friendship and close proximity — I would say identical — to all international issues, especially on the law of the sea, the peaceful resolution of dispute and climate change,” the Ambassador remarked.

The event, which was the second-ever celebration of Greece’s National Day in the Philippines, was an immersive experience blending heritage and festivity. The evening was hosted by professor Dr. Anton Juan. No festivity of Greek culture would be complete without an indulgent, expansive buffet featuring the country’s authentic cuisine.

The unforgettable celebration was a tribute to a friendship anchored on mutual respect, cultural affinity and a journey of history, heritage and hope. The evening honored the past and future collaborations and connection between Greece and the Philippines.

Vinnie and Irene Wicklein and Jun Camcam.

Aubrey Carlson, H.E. Ambassador of Chile, Alvaro Jara, Deputy Head of Mission Dalibor Micka and Ralph Joseph.

Daniel Obrado, Sebastian Fernandez, Fabricio Sordoni, Jojie, and Antonio Ressano.

Ludovic Branellec, Arnel Quiambao, Rafael Fortus and Marco Protacio.

Peter Laud, Charmaine Lagman, Patrick Coard, Kifu Augousti and Mike Lagman.

Agnes Huibonhoa, Mav Rufino, h.E. Rev Charles Brown, Nikki Teodoro and AJ Violago.

Camille Makasiar and Ana Miguel Antonio.

Julie Boschi, Susan Joven, Carol Garcia, Ching Cruz, Tech Hagedorn and Mia Borromeo.

Marilou Tantoco Pineda, Maimai Liechtenstein, Helen Ong and Czarina Ong.

NIKI Teodoro and Shelly Sy.

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