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Philippine Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan (fifth left) joins the officiating guests at the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2024 with Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Kevin Yeung (tenth left); Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Pan Yundong (ninth left); the Acting Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms. Eve Tam (ninth right); Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr. Nicholas Ho (eighth left); and other Consulates-General representatives of the participating countries officiating at the ceremony (photo courtesy of info.gov.hk)

Hong Kong, 12 November 2024 — Two Filipino Community organizations, Migrant Ilonggo Cultural Dance Troupe and Mindanao (HK) Migrants Alliance, showcased Philippine folk dances, “Paseo de Iloilo” and “Singkil,” respectively, at the grand stage of the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2024 (AECP) held on 10 November 2024 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.

The AECP, a highlight program of the 2nd Asia+ Festival, celebrated the rich cultural diversity of the different countries in Asia and in the Belt and Road regions. With “Celebration in Splendour” as its main theme, the event offered the audience a vibrant cultural feast that showcased diverse cultural activities from over twenty-three (23) countries and regions, including stage performances, cultural displays and interactive booths.

The Philippines likewise participated in the “Sartorial Splendour-National Costume Exhibition” featuring the traditional attire of T’boli tribe, arranged by the South Cotabato Overseas Workers Association (SCOWA). The exhibition is free and will run until 17 November at the Foyer of Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Philippine Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan attended the opening ceremony as one of the officiating guests, alongside Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Kevin Yeung; Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (OCMFA) of the People's Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Pan Yundong; Acting Director of Leisure and Cultural Services, Ms. Eve Tam; Mr. Nicholas Ho, Commissioner of the Belt and Road Initiative; and representatives of the other Consulates General.

The program received an enthusiastic response from the public and attracted over 32,000 visitors and tourists. END.

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Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan and Vice Consul Allan G. Revote visit the “Satorial Splendour” National Costume Exhibition at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Foyer wherein a traditional attire of the T’boli people is displayed.
Mindanao (HK) Migrants Alliance showcases the vibrant folk dance “Singkil” at the grand stage of Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2024 in Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza.
Migrant Ilonggo Cultural Dance Troupe takes over the grand stage of Hong Kong Cultural Centre with their performance of the traditional folk dance, “Paseo de Iloilo.”
Consul General Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan and Vice Consul Allan G. Revote together with the cultural groups performing at the Asian Ethnic Cultural Performances 2024 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. At the photos are Migrant Ilonggo Cultural Dance Troupe (1st row) and (2nd row.)