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6月12日是菲律宾独立日,这一国定假日纪念1898年菲律宾摆脱西班牙殖民统治、宣告独立。自1978年起,该日被正式定为菲律宾国庆节。今年,奥克兰的菲律宾社区于6月7日在Auckland Showgrounds 奥克兰展览中心提前举行盛大庆典,共同欢度这一重要时刻。

庆典现场人潮涌动、热闹非凡。室内舞台区掌声雷动,观众不仅热情为表演者喝彩,还积极互动,现场气氛十分热烈。场馆内外琳琅满目的菲律宾美食摊位前排起长队,参观者们耐心等候,品尝地道风味。文化和商品展区也吸引众多民众驻足咨询和购买。



新西兰工党党魁Chris Hipkins克里斯·希普金斯亲临活动现场,为“Filipino-Kiwi Hero Award菲律宾-新西兰英雄奖”得主颁奖,表达对菲律宾裔社区的肯定与支持。

本次庆典自上午10点持续至晚上6点,吸引了超过一万人次参与,成为奥克兰多元文化活动中的一大亮点。
Auckland’s Filipino Community Celebrates Philippine Independence Day with Enthusiasm
June 12 marks Philippine Independence Day, a national holiday commemorating the country’s declaration of independence from Spanish colonial rule in 1898. Since 1978, it has been officially recognized as the national day of the Philippines. This year, the Filipino community in Auckland held a grand celebration in advance on June 7 at the Auckland Showgrounds, coming together to honor this significant occasion.
The event was vibrant and bustling with activity. Inside the venue, the stage area echoed with applause as enthusiastic audiences cheered on the dancers and singers, often joining in the lively atmosphere. Outside and throughout the venue, long queues formed in front of food stalls offering authentic Filipino cuisine, with visitors eagerly waiting to sample traditional delicacies. The cultural and goods stalls also drew crowds keen to inquire and purchase.
New Zealand Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins made a special appearance at the event to present the Filipino-Kiwi Hero Award, recognizing outstanding individuals in the Filipino-Kiwi community and showing his support and appreciation for their contributions to New Zealand society.
The celebration ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and attracted more than 10,000 attendees, making it a highlight among Auckland’s multicultural events.
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