Last June 5, 2011 the Chubu Philippine Friendship Association celebrated it's 27th year event in the form of an outreach for East Japan. As everyone is aware, last March 11, 2011 was the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, which led to thousands of people losing not only material things, but also their loved ones, families and friends. That day was truly a sad day for the whole of Japan.
So even though Nagoya is far from the directly affected areas, we living here, still feel anxious and fearful for the safety and well-being of the people in the Tohoku area. We do believe that Japan can pick itself up, and move on from this disaster to continue to live and hope and dream and to know that in the end, it is in each other that we find most comfort.
This year, CPFA decided to hold this outreach program, instead of the usual Festival, because we hope to help, even in a little way the people who were affected by the earthquake and tsunami. And we know that the relief effort will continue, and we hope to lend a hand, in whatever small way we ca.
The event was attended by representatives from the Aichi Prefectural Government, Nagoya City Hall, and the even the Director of the Nagoya International Center was there. Honorary Consul General to the Philippines Massaki Furukawa also attended the event, along with some of his staff. Dignitaries from the Philippine Government were also there to support the event. We were honored to have Ambassador Manuel Lopez, from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo accompanied by Vice Consul De Jesus, also from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, and Vice Consul Imperial, from the Consul General in Osaka was also there. Tourism Attache Araceli Soriano, and Ms Lorelie Cruz, from the Department of Tourism in Osaka were also in attendance. Along with a lot of other guests and participants. It was a wonderful event, and CPFA would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all who attended.
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