Press Release No. EBB-07-2020
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN JEDDAH KICKS OFF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL WITH AN ARTS EXHIBIT
(Jeddah, 26 February 2020) – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah kicked off the Philippine National Arts Festival on 25 February 2020 at the Consulate grounds with an Arts Exhibit titled, “Arts Scene, Art Seen”, featuring guest artists from Kulay Photographers Community and Athr Gallery in Jeddah.
In brief remarks during the opening ceremony, Consul General Edgar B. Badajos spoke on the transcendental nature of art. He said that “art is not what you see, but what the artist wants others to see”. He further said that “it is in this perspective that art works, like those in the Exhibit, serve as a window that allows us to peek into the mind of the artist.” He likewise mentioned that “on a larger perspective, art works give us a glimpse of the culture, the way of life of the people where the works come from; viewed that way, art becomes a medium through which we gain a better understanding of other people’s culture.”
Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal, in her Welcome Remarks, provided a context to the event. According to her, the 29th National Arts Month with the theme, “Ani ng Sining: Philippine Arts Festival” this February 2020 “underscores art as a right and responsibility, its integral role in community life, and its contributions to the strengthening of national pride.” She added that the theme for this year’s exhibit at the Consulate, “Art Scene, Art Seen”, is a celebration of the many breakthroughs in the local art scene. The groups and individuals, who contributed to the exhibit are Kulay, Athr Gallery, Mr. Redentor Bual, Ms. Leila Evangelista, Athr Gallery Artists, Philippine Schools and PISTA.
The exhibit will run from 25 to 27 February 2020, and a culminating activity is scheduled on 12 March 2020. END
Consul General Edgar B. Badajos and Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal look on as visitors view the Art Exhibit.
Consulate Officers, members of staff, their dependents and guests from the Filipino Community
pose for a photo opportunity with the framed photos on exhibit at the background.
