SG Red Cross Highlights Stories of Hope, Resilience in the Wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr. (center) receives the plaque of appreciation on behalf of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore from Red Cross House Redevelopment Committee Chairman Emily Tan during the launching of the photo exhibition on 02 November 2018. (Singapore PE photo)
SINGAPORE 19 November 2018 – The Singapore Red Cross launched a commemorative photo exhibition entitled “Bangon. Arise. Stories of Hope & Resilience” at The Cathay on 02-04 November 2018.
The exhibition was inspired by the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan that caused widespread devastation in the Philippines five years ago.
Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr. delivered a message on behalf of Ambassador to Singapore Joseph del Mar Yap during the opening of the exhibition. He conveyed the Ambassador’s appreciation to the international community for its unwavering support and assistance in times of calamity.
The Philippines also pledged to continue working towards addressing the challenges posed by climate change and to redouble the efforts to develop resilience and better disaster risk management.
In addition to the photo exhibition, the ITE College East, School of Electronics and Info-Comm Technology produced seven short films which showcased the stories of the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan.
Among the highlights of the program were performances Pasodoble and Kahimanawari, a Higaonon ethnic dance of Singapore-based Filipino groups, a song number by Filipino a cappella group Vocablends, and a guest appearance by Singapore-based Filipino celebrity Pamela Wildheart.
Guests at the exhibit, especially the children, had a fun time playing the sungka, a traditional Filipino game. There were also booths for Christmas gift donations for the volunteers and a thrift shop which offered charity fun packs. END
Kultura Performing Group performs the Spanish-inspired Philippine folkdance Pasodoble during the launching ceremony. (Singapore PE photo)
The Choreo Ethnic Tribal team performs Kahimanawari, a Higaonon ethnic dance of the Philippines. (Singapore PE photo)
One of the short films featuring the survivors’ stories during Typhoon Haiyan which was produced by students of ITE College East, School of Electronics and Info-Comm Technology. (Singapore PE photo)
For more information, visit www.singaporepe.dfa.gov.ph / www.philippine-embassy.org.sg or https://www.facebook.com/PHinSingapore.