PH Embassy Stages “A Portrait of the Filipino as Artist” Exhibit in Stockholm

The Embassy’s Ms. Regina Queenie Perol together with co-founders of the Filipino Artists Association, Ms. Aya Sunga Askert and Ms. Helen Svendgaard, posing in front the work of Mr. Roger San Miguel entitled “Men at Work” (upper left photo); audience captivated by the performance of The Nightingales (upper right photo); and poster for the event entitled “A Portrait of the Filipino as Artist” in celebration of the Museums and Galleries Month this October. (Stockholm PE photos)

STOCKHOLM, 24 October 2022 – In line with the Philippine celebration of Museums and Galleries Month this October, the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm hosted an exhibit entitled “A Portrait of the Filipino as Artist” on 21 October 2022 at the Chancery, featuring the works of Filipino visual artist Mr. Roger San Miguel. 

“Museums and galleries serve as bridges between our past and our present, just as it also gives us glimpses of our future. By showcasing Filipino artworks in this Embassy space, we aim to share with the public our sense of the world around us from a perspective that will always be unique to a Filipino,” said Philippine Ambassador to Finland Maria Lumen B. Isleta as she welcomed guests to the exhibit’s reception.

The artworks of Mr. San Miguel were loaned and donated by Mr. Lars Dagerholt, a Swedish national. 

The Nightingales, a soprano duo of Ms. Katrina Saga and Ms. Bernadette Mamauag, serenaded guests with Philippine folk songs such as “Kabukiran” as well as popular classical and contemporary songs including “Granada” and “Runaway”.

The Embassy officials and personnel were joined by Swedish government officials, including Lidingö Mayor Daniel Källenfors, members of the diplomatic corps, entrepreneurs, and art enthusiasts. END

Philippine Ambassador to Finland Maria Lumen B. Isleta (second from left) joined by (left to right) Saudi Arabian Ambassador Enass Ahmad Alshahwan, Lidingö Mayor Daniel Källenfors, and Ms. Margareta Eidensten, President of the International Women’s Club in Stockholm. (Stockholm PE photo)

Guests discuss the paintings of Mr. Roger San Miguel. (Stockholm PE photo)

Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta (center) joined by The Nightingales team including (left to right) Mr. Rommel Taniegra, Ms. Katrina Saga, Ms. Bernadette Mamauag, and Fr. Dennis Cagantas. (Stockholm PE photo)

For more information, https://stockholmpe.dfa.gov.ph/.