PH Consulate General in Jeddah Hosts Diplomatic Reception to Celebrate PH Independence
Consul General to Jeddah Edgar Badajos (3rd from right) with Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Makkah Al-Mukarramah Branch Director General Jamal Balkhoyor (4th from right) and Consuls General of the Asian Consuls General Club lead in the cake-cutting ceremony. (Jeddah PCG photo)
JEDDAH 28 June 2019 – In celebration of the 121st Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah hosted a diplomatic reception at the Intercontinental Hotel on 17 June 2019.
The event was attended by around 300 guests from the Jeddah Consular corps, Saudi government offices, the private sector, and the Filipino community. The event was graced by guest Director General Jamal Balkhoyor of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia-Makkah Al-Mukarramah Branch.
Consul General to Jeddah Edgar B. Badajos said that this year’s Independence Day celebration highlights the Philippines’ political, economic, and socio-cultural spheres since the country became an independent and sovereign nation.
The event showcased Filipino culture through various musical performances by established Filipino musical groups in Jeddah. A fashion show was also held with Consulate General officers and staff sashaying Philippine traditional costumes that represent the different eras in Philippine history, much to the delight of the audience.
The guests were serenaded with kundimans (Filipino love songs) by The Serenata Children’s Choir and String Chamber Orchestra, with its Musical Director Sylvia DS Delos Santos on the piano and Giovanni Paolo DS Delos Santos on the violin. The kulintang, an ancient instrumental form of music from Southern Philippines, was played by Nunungan International Organization.
Traditional Filipino dishes were included in the buffet dinner provided to guests, highlighted by a sorbetes (ice cream) cart, prominently displayed during the reception. END
The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Consul General Edgar Badajos (rightmost), welcome the guests at the Philippine national day diplomatic reception. Officers include Consul Mary Jennifer Dingal (2nd from right), Vice Consul Lemuel Lopez (4th from right), Vice Consul Sheila Briones (3rd from left), Vice Consul Alfred Kristoffer Guiang (2nd from left), and Labor Attache Naser Munder (1sr from left). Consul General of Riyadh PE Christopher Patrick Aro (3rd from right) also joined the Jeddah PCG officers in welcoming the guests. (Jeddah PCG photo)
Nunungan International Organization plays the kulintang in its Mindanao musical ensemble. (Jeddah PCG photo)
Consulate General staff showcases Philippine traditional costumes representing various eras in Philippine history during the fashion show. (Jeddah PCG photo)
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