Celebrating Citizenship: Filipino-Australians share oath-taking milestones, experiences and cultural outfits

In this episode of Usap Tayo, Filipino-Australians recount when they took their Australian citizenship oath, showcase their outfits, and share messages of gratitude.

Filipino-Australians Carl Ocariza, Webster Aparri, and Karen Pace share their Oath Taking milestones in social media. Credit: Carl Ocariza, Webster Aparri, and Karen Pace

Key Points

• At citizenship ceremonies, attendees are encouraged to wear formal or smart casual attire, or traditional cultural dress to reflect the importance of the occasion.
• Some Filipinos wore barong or Filipiniana, while others opted for more casual clothing.
• Many kababayans extended congratulations to new citizens and expressed hope to achieve this milestone themselves in the future.

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Celebrating Citizenship: Filipino-Australians share oath-taking milestones, experiences and cultural outfits

SBS Filipino

12:00Filipino

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