"Children in China learned facts about the Philippines because of a 'Ni Hao' (Hello) activity hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Beijing.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the activity was held in Shenyang in Liaoning province on May 26 and 27.
Liaoning Province in Northeast China is host to hundreds of Filipino teachers, musicians and information technology specialists, the DFA said.
'Entitled 'Ni Hao, Philippines: Everything a Chinese Kid Should Know about the Philippines,' the event was attended by more than 400 students of Shenyang's No.2 Hunnanxinqu Elementary School and No.1 Chaoyang Primary School,' the DFA said in a news release posted on its website.
The activity was meant to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China.
The DFA said the activity aimed to teach children about the Philippines and the things that they have in common with Filipino children.
Embassy Chargé d' Affaires (CDA) Alex Chua said the event was part of the Embassy's series of people-to-people activities 'to create awareness of and appreciation for the Philippines among the Chinese public, including children.'"
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the activity was held in Shenyang in Liaoning province on May 26 and 27.
Liaoning Province in Northeast China is host to hundreds of Filipino teachers, musicians and information technology specialists, the DFA said.
'Entitled 'Ni Hao, Philippines: Everything a Chinese Kid Should Know about the Philippines,' the event was attended by more than 400 students of Shenyang's No.2 Hunnanxinqu Elementary School and No.1 Chaoyang Primary School,' the DFA said in a news release posted on its website.
The activity was meant to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China.
The DFA said the activity aimed to teach children about the Philippines and the things that they have in common with Filipino children.
Embassy Chargé d' Affaires (CDA) Alex Chua said the event was part of the Embassy's series of people-to-people activities 'to create awareness of and appreciation for the Philippines among the Chinese public, including children.'"
