Press Release No. EBB-31-2019
Philippine team impresses visitors at the Festival of Nations at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah
Jeddah, 8 April 2019 – Proudly displaying Philippine tourism, music, food, and arts in its Mindanao-inspired exhibit, the Philippine team led by Aduljabbar Basher Condar Macapodi impressed visitors at the Second Festival of Nations held on 31 March to 1 April 2019 at the King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. The team showcased the kulintang ensemble, a set of instruments composed of gong, agung, and gandingan, which is part of the musical tradition of the Muslim ethno-linguistic groups Maranao and Maguindanao.
The Philippine team also displayed posters of different tourist destinations in the Philippines, as well as books on Philippine arts – all provided by Jeddah PCG.
Jeddah PCG personnel visited the Philippine booth and conveyed the Philippine government’s continuous support to Filipino students in the Kingdom, as well as in their endeavors of promoting the Philippines to their fellow students from other countries.
The Festival of Nations is an annual activity of the King Abdulaziz University and opens the opportunity for foreign students to promote their respective countries’ tourism industry and culture. This year, some 24 countries were featured in the event. -END-
Jeddah PCG personnel, led by Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer Guiang (3rd from Left), visit the Philippine booth
during the 2nd Festival of Nations at the King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. Team leader of the Philippine team
is Mr. Aduljabbar Basher Condar Macapodi (4th from left), a Filipino student of the King Abdulaziz University.
