Press Release
PR No. MJD-41-2021

FILIPINO MUSIC AND FASHION SHOWCASED AT HIMIG NG KALAYAAN SA JEDDAH CONCERT

13 June 2021, Jeddah – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah (Jeddah PCG) featured Filipino music, such as Makabayan songs and Manila Sound, in an Independence Day concert dubbed “Himig ng Kalayaan sa Jeddah: Pagbabalik-Tanaw sa Nakaraan at Paghahanda Para sa Hinaharap.” The activity which was held on June 11, 2021 at the Bora Café and Restaurant in Jeddah, is part of the Consulate’s celebration of the 123^rd Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

Performers of the featured Filipino music included Jeddah PCG personnel, Mr. Lito Relativo, Mr. Albert Cruz of the Durat Al Sharq International School, and the All Bora Café Performers.

Jeddah PCG personnel who performed at the program (clockwise): Consul and Acting Head of Post Mary Jennifer Dingal, Acting Labor AttacheGermieDaytoc, POLO Admin Staff Mr. Francisco Saguinsin, and SSS Representative Michael Ingal

Mr. Albert Cruz of the Durat Al Sharq International School serenading the audience

Mr. Lito Relativo gives a saxophone performance of Manila Sound music

The All Bora Café performers

Also included in the program is a fashion show of Filipiniana-inspired couture, produced by Filipino fashion designer Mr. Pablo Nesperos. The fashion show was participated by Jeddah PCG personnel and some members of the Filipino community in Jeddah. Mr. LitoRelativo gave a saxophone rendition of Filipino songs as the models parade their couture.

Jeddah PCG personnel and spouses

In her message, Jeddah PCG Acting Head Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal said that the Kalayaan Concert is a way of recognizing the freedom fought for by Filipino heroes, which is now being enjoyed by every Filipino. Their (heroes) sacrifices made us a country with our own identity, sovereignty, language as well as culture and art forms such as music, dances, literatures, fashion, etc.

“Sa gabing ito, tayo ay magbabalik-tanaw sa nakaraan at ating sasariwain ang makulay na kasaysayan ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng mga awiting Pilipino na nagpapakita ng pansariling kaisipan, kamalayan at ideolohiya na nagpapatunay ng ating pagiging isang malayang lahi at lipi. Anupa’t sa pamamagitan ng mga pagbabalik-tanaw sa ating kasaysayan ay mas nauunawaan natin ang mga sakripisyo ng mga bayaning Pilipino upang makamtang muli ang pinakahahangad na kalayaan mula sa mga mananakop,” Consul Dingal said.

Consul and Acting Head of Post Mary Jennifer Dingal and Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer Guiang with Bora Café Owners Mr. and Mrs. Hussein and Ligaya Bin Hadi

Consul and Acting Head of Post Mary Jennifer Dingal (center) and Vice-Consul Alfred Kristoffer Guiang (2^nd from right), with the All Bora Café performers

The Himig ng Kalayaan sa Jeddah Concert is a project of Jeddah PCG, in cooperation with OFW Cooperative Council, the Philippine International School Teachers Association (PISTA), and Bora Café and Restaurant. This year’s Independence Day celebration theme is “Diwa ng Kalayaan sa Pagkakaisa at Paghilom ng Bayan.” -End-