Press Release No. EBB-46-2019

Jeddah PCG holds Banyuhay, in celebration of National Heritage Month and National Flag Day

 30 May 2019 – In celebration of National Heritage Month this May, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah held on 30 May 2019 an activity dubbed Banyuhay: Mga Pamanang Pansining Ng Filipinas. Consulate personnel, attached agencies, and security personnel sported during work hours Filipiniana attire representing the pre-colonial, Spanish, and Post-colonial eras of the Philippines. The activity aims to promote to Consulate’s Filipino and non-Filipino clients the metamorphosis of Philippine fashion since the earliest recorded time in Philippine history.

Acting Head of Post Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal said that the activity also aims to evoke a sense of pride among Filipinos in Jeddah of the rich history and culture of the Philippines through the evolution of fashion from the different periods in the country’s history. “With awareness and greater appreciation of Philippine history and cultural heritage, Filipinos, no matter how far they are from their country, will have a stronger and more rooted Filipino identity,” Consul Dingal said.

Jeddah PCG also celebrated on the same day National Flag Day through the hanging of Philippine flags within Consulate premises, and a flag-lowering ceremony, marking the last working day for the week at the Consulate. -END-    

Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah personnel sing the national anthem during the Consulate’s National Flag Day celebration on 30 May.
Consulate personnel sported Filipiniana attire, representing various eras in Philippine history in celebration of National Heritage Month.