PHL tourist destinations promoted in Canada, South Africa

The tourism campaign "It's More Fun in the Philippines" continues go global, this time reaching Canada and South Africa, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.   In Canada, Ambassador Leslie promoted the Philippines during the "Carleton’s Cultural Night" at the Kailash Mital Theatre of the Carleton University on March 2.   In a news release, the DFA said: "The Philippines was among the seven Asian countries featured in the Cultural Night which included China, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Malaysia."   "Filipino performers from the Living Foundation Christian Fellowship in Ottawa presented the Pandanggo sa Ilaw and the Tinikling upon the invitation of the Embassy," the DFA said.  Gatan also promoted the 7th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour scheduled for July 11 to 15.   The organizer of this year's Cultural Night was the Malaysian student community at the Carleton University.   The proceeds of the event were donated to a drug prevention, intervention and rehabilitation program.   South Africa   Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in South Africa promoted Philippine tourism in the Diplomatic FunFair held at the Union Buildings grounds in Pretoria from March 9 and 10.   The fair, organized by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, aimed to provide all embassies with an opportunity to showcase their heritage and culture.   Visitors enjoyed an array of food, crafts and activities offered by the participating embassies.   "The Philippine Embassy booth featured a homey, elegant presentation of the different Philippine treasures such as the traditional costumes made of piña and jusi, handicrafts made of sinamay, pearl accessories and hand-woven blankets made of cotton yarn called sagut," the DFA said in another news release.   Filipino snacks such as siopao, pancit, fruit salad-flavoured ice candy and sago't gulaman were also offered to visitors, it added. - VVP, GMA News