Saudi Government Celebrates First-Ever “Philippines Night”

Top photo: Snapshot of audience. Bottom photo: Medley Cultural Performance of ASC Dance Troupe, PCGJ Dance Ensemble, IPSJ Dance Troupe, & Serenata. (Riyadh PE photo)

The Saudi National Events Center (NEC), headed by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), and the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah and various Filipino organizations in the business and entertainment industries, made history by hosting the first-ever “Philippines Night” at the Equestrian Park in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 20 August 2021.

Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto, in his video message, thanked the Saudi government and Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah for organizing the first-ever “Philippines Night” in Jeddah. (Riyadh PE photo)

Officials from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah attended the event. In his message, Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adnan Alonto expressed gratitude to the organizers for holding the historical occasion and invited the Saudi nationals to enjoy Filipino talent and creativity for a better appreciation of the Filipino culture and heritage.

Top photo: Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah Consul and Acting Head of Post Ms. Mary Jennifer Dingal during her welcome speech. Bottom photo: Cultural Performance of the Serenata All Male Chamber Chorale. (Riyadh PE photo)

The event itself, which ran from 6:00 PM to 12:00 MN, was well-attended by both locals and Filipinos. The program’s highlights were the presentations featuring Philippine culture and Original Pinoy Music (OPM) through performances by the various Filipino artists in Jeddah. Aside from musical performances, there were also booths featuring mini games, face painting, and Filipino food, similar to what one would find at a Filipino “peryahan”.

The “Philippines Night”, part of the STA’s Saudi Summer Program, aims to strengthen the socio- cultural relations of the Philippines and Saudi Arabia.


For more information, visit https://www.riyadhpe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinKSA or https://twitter.com/PHLinKSA.

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