PH Consulate General in Jeddah Commends FilCom Group for Promoting Filipino Culture

 Contestants at the Ginoo at Binibining Turismo Filipinas KSA parade popular Filipino festivals during the competition. (Jeddah PCG photo)

JEDDAH 17 December 2019 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah commended the Filipino Artiste Migrante Ensemble for incorporating Philippine festivals during the “Ginoo at Binibining Turismo Filipinas Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” held on 6 December 2019 at the Consulate grounds.

During the opening part of the activity, Vice-Consul Sheila Mae Alinsangan-Briones said that highlighting popular Filipino festivals in the pageant is a way of promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines, while at the same time showcasing the Filipino resourcefulness and creativity as reflected in the couture worn by the contestants. “All contestants and their fashion designers in this activity have become ambassadors of tourism and Philippine culture, with their impressive renditions of Philippine festivals in their festival wear,” Vice-Consul Briones said.

Contestants of the pageant were Filipinos aged 16- 29, who showcased local festivals such as the Masskara Festival, Bangus Festival, Flores de Mayo, and Dinagyang Festival, among others, in their costumes. Among the members of the board of judges of the event were Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer A. Guiang and Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2008 winner Ms. Jennifer Barrientos. END

Vice-Consul Sheila Briones gives the inspirational message during the opening program of the pageant. (Jeddah PCG photo)

Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer Guiang (rightmost), with Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2008 winner Ms. Jennifer Barrientos (left-most) sitting as members of the panel of judges of the competition. With them is Vice-Consul Sheila Mae Briones who delivered the inspirational remarks on behalf of Consul General to Jeddah Edgar Badajos. (Jeddah PCG photo)

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