11 September 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar joined members of the Filipino community and other expatriates in a cultural showcase event hosted by the Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, on 06 September 2024.

With the theme “Diversity in Filipino Culture,” the event presented highlights of Philippine cuisine, fashion, and visual arts.

In remarks read by Embassy Administrative Officer Antonia Caba, Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono said she takes pride in promoting Philippine culture in Doha not only as an enduring testament to the vital contributions of Filipinos to the development of Qatar, but also in fostering inter-cultural understanding between and among Filipinos, Qataris, and other expatriate community groups.

According to Mr. Mohammed Saeed Ibrahim, a board member of the Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club and event supervisor, the event “comes as part of its openness to the resident communities in the country,” with the aim of introducing their culture and heritage, “offering them the opportunity to present their arts to the club’s audience, on the one hand, and to foster communication among the community members themselves, on the other.”

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