The five-month ‘THIS IS GREAT Britain’ campaign that featured a full spectrum of the best in British business and culture reached its climax in the Great British Festival which happened at the Bonifacio High Street on March 7 – 9, 2014.
The festival highlighted the United Kingdom’s world-class contributions in industry, entertainment, fashion and the arts and featured booth exhibitions and performances in the various areas of trade, sports, fashion, education and culture.
The weekend festivities include a Trade Exhibition featuring British brands that are familiar to many Filipinos, a Car Show of some of the world’s most iconic automobiles, an Education Pavilion where people can interact with scholars, a Visa Information booth for those interested in visiting the UK and the Britain in Miniature exhibits featuring top tourist attractions.
In addition, the Younghusband brothers coached budding football stars in the Sports Area while followers of British style were treated to a Fashion Show with the UK’s most well-known brands showcasing their Spring /Summer ‘14 collection. Movie lovers enjoyed British movies at the Cinema at the Park and during the evenings, people were serenaded by Taken by Cars, She’s Only Sixteen, The Bloomfields who played British and British-inspired music.
Original article may be found at the British Embassy website at https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/manila-latest-updates-on-this-is-great-britain-campaign
