The Philippine Consulate General in Milan welcomed the Philippine Dragon Boat team, the country’s representative to the 2012 ICF dragon boat world championships, which was held at the Idroscalo Club, Milan from August 30 to September 2.
Philippine Consul General to Milan Lourdes S. Tabamo hosted a dinner together with the officers and staff of the Consulate in honor of the team last August 28.
Also present were representatives from the Filipino communities in Milan who provided the team with food, accommodation, transportation, and moral support for the duration of the games. The evening concluded with a prayer led by Consul General Tabamo for thanksgiving and blessings for the team.
The team, composed of 29 members and officials, arrived in Milan on August 27 and competed with 12 other countries.
The team was in high spirits as they entered the elimination phases due to the massive display of support by the Consulate and members of the Filipino community.
A September 3, 2012, press release from the Department of Foreign Affairs
Philippine Consul General to Milan Lourdes S. Tabamo hosted a dinner together with the officers and staff of the Consulate in honor of the team last August 28.
Also present were representatives from the Filipino communities in Milan who provided the team with food, accommodation, transportation, and moral support for the duration of the games. The evening concluded with a prayer led by Consul General Tabamo for thanksgiving and blessings for the team.
The team, composed of 29 members and officials, arrived in Milan on August 27 and competed with 12 other countries.
The team was in high spirits as they entered the elimination phases due to the massive display of support by the Consulate and members of the Filipino community.
(Photos, from top to bottom) Consul General Lourdes S. Tabamo welcomes the members of the Dragon Boat team; The Philippine Dragon Boat team in their official uniform with Consul General Tabamo. (Left photo below) Consul Enrique Pingol (3rd from right) and OWWA Officer Lilia de Guzman (right) join the Filipino community and Dragon Boat team members at the welcome dinner; Vice Consul Helen Sayo (left) breaks bread with the dragon boat team members.
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