If we remember right, when then Honorary Belgian Consul of Cebu was Consul Enrique Benedicto, Belgium`s National Day was always celebrated every July 21st. And this time, it was celebrated on July 24th… still at the Grand Ballroom of Marco Polo Plaza Cebu.
Last year`s celebration, Ambassador and Mrs. Roland Van Remoortele were hosts during the July 21st National Day of Belgium. In fact, he told us personally that it was his last time to attend the rites as he was going back to Belgium after eight years of service to his country.
And, oh yes, in this affair, we acknowledged the presence of Ambassador Michel Goffin as host (Mrs. Michel Goffin couldn’t make it) of the National Day of Belgium together with the new Consul of Belgium in Cebu, Consul Enrison Benedicto and Mrs. Christine Benedicto. A lot of Belgian nationals were present which made Ambassador Goffin so happy. The local and foreign guests were truly entertained by the Sinfonia Academy Orchestra as they played beautiful music. And since the Belgian cocktail spread was aplenty and drinks overflowing, exchanging of pleasantries with one another Belgians continued until after 10 o`clock in the evening.