80th Year of PH-AU diplomatic ties: Check out these Friendship Day events across Australia

Here's the list of PH-AU Friendship Day activities from the Filipino community.

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Philippines-Australia Friendship Day is commemorated every 22nd of May, a tradition established under Presidential Proclamation No. 1282 (series of 2016) of the Philippines. This date was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the first Australian Consulate-General in Manila in 1946.

This 2026, the celebration holds deeper meaning as both nations mark the 80th anniversary of their formal diplomatic relations. Both the Philippines and Australia are active in this celebration under the Strategic Partnership Agreement ratified in 2023.

Across different parts of Australia, Filipino communities are also participating in the celebration of this significant milestone through various events.

Here is a list of some events in the states and territories:

New South Wales

• 80th Philippines Australia Friendship Day Commemoration2 May 2026 Saturday 11am - 4pmPabico Club, Mount Druitt, NSWThe 80th Philippines Australia Friendship Day Commemoration, a special celebration honouring decades of enduring partnership, shared values, and people-to-people connections between Philippines and Australia. Organised by AUSVISAYAN, AUSMINDANAO, and AUSLUZON

Western Australia

• Philippine Fiesta Perth9 May 2026 Saturday 9 am- 9 pmForrest Place, Perth WAExperience Sinulog, Masskara, Santacruzan and many more in one event, only at the PHILIPPINE FIESTA PERTH 2026 in celebration of the 80th Philippines-Australia Friendship Anniversary, Western Australia.
• 80th Philippines-Australia Friendship Anniversary Western Australia Gala Night10 May 2026 SundayCrown Towers Perth, Perth, WACommunity leaders, government representatives, and stakeholders from across Western Australia are expected to attend the formal gathering, which will feature cultural presentations and acknowledgements of key contributors to bilateral relations.

Queensland

• Multicultural Festival - Australia Friendship DaySaturday, 30 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 07:00 PMBroadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport QLDAustralia Friendship Day is a vibrant multicultural celebration that brings people together through music, dance, food, and cultural activities. Organised by Gold Coast Filipino Australian Cultural Ensemble (GCFACE)

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