27 years of German Unity @ New World Makati
Leading the wine-toasting ceremony are Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Maria Cleofe Natividad and German Ambassador Dr. Gordon Kricke
MANILA, Philippines — This year’s German National Day, hosted by German Ambassador Dr. Gordon Kricke and wife Anke Mackrodt, was celebrated with distinguished guests from politics, business, culture and the diplomatic and consular corps at a reception at the New World Hotel Makati on Oct. 4.
In his address, Ambassador Kricke highlighted the shared experience of Germany and the Philippines with peaceful revolutions and hailed the courage of their peoples to overcome a dictatorial regime and to fight for democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
People-to-people connections also constitute one of the core elements of the close partnership between the two countries.
The guests indulged not only in excellent wines and original Oktoberfest brew from Germany as well as delectable culinary treats, but also enjoyed musical highlights led by the Oktoberfest band Bavarian Sound Express followed by the guitar duo Jenny and Jeff, Heloïse LaHarpe and the Filipino a cappella group Baihana to complete the evening.
