PH Consulate General in Jeddah Supports FilCom’s Buwan ng Wika Celebration

OFWCC President Mauricia Garcia (left) welcomes the participating Filipino community organizations to Agosto Ko ‘To. (Jeddah PCG photo)

JEDDAH 12 September 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah threw its full support to the Filipino community’s celebration of Buwan ng Wika 2019, dubbed “Agosto Ko To” in Jeddah on 27 August 2019.

“Agosto Ko To”, spearheaded by the OFW Cooperative Council (OFWCC), Brotherhood Family and other Filipino community organizations in Jeddah,was divided in an series of events, which include “Fiestasaya sa Umaga”, “Pagdririwang ng Buwan ng Wika” and “Gabi ng Madlang OFW.

“Fiestasaya sa Umaga” featured a cooking contest participated in by Filipino chefs in Jeddah, an arnis and karate exhibition, and traditional games and contests like Hugot Makata and Digmaan ng Diwa.

“Pagdririwang ng Buwan ng Wika” showcased, among others, the talents of the students from the Philippine-curriculum schools in Jeddah: International Philippine School in Jeddah, Al Dura International School, Durat Al Sharq International School and Bader International School. Pinoy rap artists and enthusiasts impressed the rap-commentaries on the bittersweet realities of OFW life in Saudi Arabia.

“Gabi ng Madlang OFW” was highlighted by Damit Pinoy, a fashion extravaganza headlined by Filipino fashion designers in Jeddah. END

Performers showcase the traditional folk dance Tinikling during the the Buwan ng Wika 2019 celebration. (Jeddah PCG photo)

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