Philippines takes the lead in the ASEAN Village at the National Multicultural Festival

Philippines is taking the lead in the ASEAN Village presentation at this year's National Multicultural Festival. The event will be featuring different multicultural icons, arts and crafts and cuisine from the ASEAN member states.

Left: Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen De La Vega; Right: Filipino performers at the ASEAN Village Source: Daniel Deleña

Since 2017, the Philippines has been part of the National Multicultural Festival. And this year, Philippine Ambassador to Australia Ma. Hellen dela Vega says the Philippines is proud to take part in in the biggest event in Canberra, celebrating cultural diversity, social cohesion, and inclusion. 

"As a founding member ng ASEAN, we demonstrate to the world, na nakaka-contribute tayo by having our own cultural diversity, whilst promoting unity and centrality."

“Itong ASEAN Village will be composed of the 10 countries of ASEAN, including the Philippines. So meron tayong cultural display, merong mga information booth."

"In this event, we will be featuring tourism destinations like Boracay and Coron islands. And I’m proud to say na ang performances natin will be featuring homegrown talents dito sa Canberra-mga estudyante na nag-aaral sa ANU, University of Canberra, and Canberra Institute of Technology."