BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 20 July 2019 - The Philippine Embassy joined the ASEAN Diplomatic Missions in Brunei Darussalam in rendering cultural performances during the annual ASEAN Mini Concert titled “International Night” on 20 July 2019, at the Open Space in front of the Royal Regalia Museum. The event, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, was held in conjunction with the 73rd birthday celebration of His Majesty The Sultan of Brunei Darussalam.
This annual concert showcases the uniqueness of the arts and cultures of ASEAN countries, reflects the beauty of cultural diversity in Southeast Asia, and enhances understanding of cross cultures to create harmony and unity among local and foreign communities.
The event also celebrated the declaration of Bandar Seri Begawan as the Capital of Islamic Culture for Asia in 2019. To highlight this celebration, the event included cultural presentations from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries. All the presentations reflected each country’s arts and culture and involved participants from embassies, workers and students based in Brunei.
Representing the Philippines were performers from the Sarjana Education Group who rendered traditional Muslim dances, such as Pangalay, Malong, Tubao, Kini-Kini and sang the popular Filipino song Noong Unang Panahon.
