Press Release
PR No. AAG-11-2024
“Filipino Film Showing sa Jeddah held in IPSJ, Jeddah PCG,
in celebration of Buwan ng Wika”
JEDDAH 29 August 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah organized an activity entitled “Filipino Film Festival sa Jeddah, a Filipino film showing activity in collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), the International Philippine School in Jeddah (IPSJ), and the Migrant Workers Office in Jeddah held on 28-29 August 2024, in celebration of Buwan ng Wika.
Filipino films, “Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok” and “Halawod” were screened at the Gymnasium of IPSJ on 28 August 2024. The film showing was attended by 600 high school students of IPSJ, while the film showing activity at the Social Hall of the Consulate featured Filipino film “Pauwi Na” on 29 August 2024, and was participated by 60 residents of Bahay Kalinga.
Ang Babae sa Likod ng Mambabatok featured during the film showing activity at IPSJ
Filipino Film Showing at IPSJ was participated by 600 students
Consul Alfred Kristoffer A, Guiang gave a welcome remarks prior the start of the film showing at the Social Hall of the Consulate
Some of the residents of Bahay Kalinga while watching Filipino award-wining film, Pauwi Na
The participants of the activity were very thankful for the free film showing which reminded and reacquinated them to their Filipino heritage, while enjoying Filipino entertainment. END.
