The US Embassy Manila is inviting all residents of Cebu province and its neighboring areas to experience American culture values, and services for three days as they bring America in 3D in Cebu City this month. This initiative is part of the Embassy’s efforts to reach out to more Filipinos and further strengthen the relationship of the Philippines and America. Prior to this, the US embassy also held this expo in Quezon City and Baguio City.

The America in 3D will be held from September 16-18 at the SM City Cebu, North Wing Atrium from 10:00 am to 9:00pm. The Embassy Information Officer, Yolly de Guzman said in a press statement that US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. will formally open the three-day expo on September 16.

This event is free and filled with fun activities for the whole family. The program lineup includes musical and dance performances of American genres such as blues, country music, hip-hop, Broadway, and today’s best hits.

De Guzaman said, “There will be free samplings of American food, information about applying for visas and how to study in the United States, and representatives of two American companies—Accenture and Lexmark—will accept resumes for careers in their companies.”

Attendees also get a chance to personally interact with representatives of various Embassy sections, including the Visa Section, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Commercial Service, the United States Agency for International Development, the Foreign Agricultural Service, Peace Corps, and the Philippine-American Educational Foundation (Fulbright Commission).

Check the Program Schedule

Friday, September 16, 2011

11:00 a.m. Formal Opening of America in 3D

11:30 a.m. Kickoff Musical Performance: U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet Band, The Orient Express

3:00 p.m. Consular Corner: The Visa Process Demystified

4:00 p.m. Studying in the United States

5:00 p.m. Hip-Hop Dance Concert: Philippine All Stars

6:30 p.m. Consular Corner: The Visa Process Demystified

7:30 p.m. American Blues: Manila Blues Experiment featuring Kat Agrarrado of Sinosikat

Saturday, September 17, 2011

10:00 a.m. Experience American Food and Beverages

1:30 p.m. Hip-Hop Dance Workshop: Philippine All Stars

2:30 p.m. Ballroom Dancing: DanceSport Team Cebu

3:30 p.m. Studying in the United States

4:30 p.m. Music from Broadway to Hollywood: Stephanie Reese

5:30 p.m. Consular Corner: The Visa Process Demystified

6:30 p.m. American Top 40 Performance: U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet Band, The Orient Express

7:30 p.m. Special Musical Performance: Erik Santos

Sunday, September 18, 2011

10:00 a.m. 50 Years of Service: USAID and Peace Corps

11:00 a.m. Consular Corner: The Visa Process Demystified

12:00 p.m. Studying in the United States

1:00 p.m. Line Dancing Workshop: DanceSports Team Cebu

2:00 p.m. Serving our Heroes: Veterans Affairs in the Philippines

3:00 p.m. Gospel Music: Cebu Chamber Singers

4:00 p.m. Studying in the United States

4:30 p.m. Country Music Performance: U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet Band, The Orient Express

5:30 p.m. Consular Corner: The Visa Process Demystified

6:30 p.m. Country Music Performance: Miles, Asia’s Ambassador of Country Music

7:30 p.m. Closing Program