Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary | Lifestyle.INQ

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Marissa Fenton, Virgie Lane, JSSP president Olga Martel, Austria Ambassador Johann Brieger, JSSP chair and event chair Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Rosalind Wee, Consul Agnes Huibonhoa of Gambia
Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Marissa Fenton, Virgie Lane, JSSP president Olga Martel, Austria Ambassador Johann Brieger, JSSP chair and event chair Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Rosalind Wee, Consul Agnes Huibonhoa of Gambia

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Aj Violago, Germany Ambassador Anke Reiffenstuel

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Fergus Murphy of the Australian Embassy, Consul Herbert Nyqvist of Finland

The Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a heartwarming “Springtime in Vienna” theme at the grand ballroom of Shangri-La At The Fort.

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Nedy Tantoco, Patrick Jacinto

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
JSSP chair and event chair Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma

After a long wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event sprang back to life with vibrant festivities, just like the season of spring.

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Public Works Undersecretary Roberto Bernardo, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Canada Ambassador David Hartman, Bethany Hartman

The grand ballroom’s decor created a delightful ambiance that warmed everyone’s heart. The special feature of the program was the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra’s soulful performance of masterpieces by beloved Austrian composers.

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Chile Ambassador Alvaro Jara, Brazil Ambassador Antonio de Souza

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Roswitha Brieger of Austria, Japan Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa, Yuko Koshikawa

It was wonderful to see many distinguished guests, including the diplomatic and consular corps, gracing the occasion. The hard work of the organizing committee, led by JSSP chair and event chairperson Consul General of Monaco Fortune Ledesma and JSSP president Olga Severino Martel, paid off with the success of the event.

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma, Archbishop Charles Brown

 

Johann Strauss Society springs back to life for 25th anniversary
Aubrey Carlson, Colombia Ambassador Marcela Ordonez, Argentina Ambassador Ricardo Bocalandro

It was indeed an enjoyable celebration of the love of music.

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