Jakarta (Antara Bali) - The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta, in coordination with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi, will hold a photo exhibition entitled "Mabuhay! Merdeka!: Snapshots of 65 Years of Philippines-Indonesia Friendship" from 22 to 31 December 2014.
The exhibition in celebration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the Philippines and Indonesia, will be held at the Museum Perumusan Naskah Proklamasi at Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, the foreign ministry said in a press statement, Sunday.
The Exhibition will feature photographs of important events in the history of the diplomatic relations between the two countries, including interactions between leaders, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian assistance.
The Photo Exhibition is a culmination of a series of events celebrating 65 years of friendship between the Philippines and Indonesia. Food festivals showcasing Philippine cuisine were held at the Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta in September and Hotel Borobodur in October.
In November, an Investment Conference was held to explore business opportunities and expand partnerships between the two countries.
The Philippines and Indonesia formally established relations on 24 November 1949 with the opening of a Philippine Consulate in Jakarta.
The Museum will be closed on 25-26 December 2014 in observance of the Christian holidays. (WDY)
