JEDDAH– The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah (Jeddah PCG) featured intangible Filipino heritage in the form of Filipino songs during its 2022 National Heritage Month celebration held on 4 June at the Toshi Restaurant Jeddah. With the theme “Binhi ng Pamana: Iba’t Ibang Tinig ng Pag-Ibig sa Kulturang Pilipino,” the activity showcased different Filipino expressions of love through songs, such as love for self, love for family, romantic love, love for fellowmen, and love for country, among others.
Dance and song numbers were performed by students and staff of the Universal Skills Development Institute (USDI), singers of Toshi Restaurant, Jeddah PCG artists, and other Filipino artists based in Jeddah.
In his message, Consul General Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian said that the National Heritage Month celebration is a celebration of the Filipino culture and identity all around the world that should strengthen among Filipinos love for country. “Ang pagdiriwang natin ng National Heritage Month ay pagbibigay halaga sa pamanang kultural ng lahing Filipino, nasa Pilipinas man o sa ibang panig ng mundo. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahalaga sa ating mga pamanang kultural ay mas mapapalawak at mapapalalim natin ang ating pagkakakilanlan (identity) at mas mapapaigting natin ang ating pagmamahal sa ating lahi at sa ating bayan,” he said.
This year’s Heritage Month celebration is in cooperation with the USDI, under the leadership of Engr. Ernesto “Jhun” Jayme, OFW Cooperative Council, and the OFW Council of Leaders.
Source: Republic of Philippines Department Of Foreign Affairs