PARTICIPATION IN HAUFO'S INT'L MUSICAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM ENTITLED "HAPPY NEW YEAR"
The event aims to create a joyful atmosphere for the season’s greetings, contributes to strengthening mutual understanding and friendship between Vietnamese and its international partners.
Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ky, HAUFO’s Chairman, and H.E. Ambassador Saadi Salama, Embassy of the State of Palestine and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, delivered their remarks, respectively.
The event was also attended by various embassies, and members of the diplomatic corps.
During the event, Post participated and represented by a member of the Filipino community who works as an English teacher, Mr. Steven Neri Bedolido, showcased his talent in singing an OPM song entitled "Huwag Kang Lang Mawawala" by Ogie Alcasid.
The Embassies of US, Mongolia, China, Indonesia, Laos, and the Organizer of 50th Anniversary of Vietnam-Japan relations showcased their talents in singing, dancing and playing traditional musical instruments.
Suc Song Moi (New Vitality) headed by Mr. Vinh’s played using bamboo as musical instruments. The songs they played was “The cock wakes the morning up”, "My Sun - My Vietnam Home country" and "The spring is coming to town".
During the program, there was also a talk on people-to-people exchange between Australian Ambassador H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski and Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Foreign Minister and former President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).
HAUFO Chairman Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Ky delivering his opening remarks.
H.E. Ambassador Saadi Salama, Embassy of the State of Palestine and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Vietnam, delivering his remarks.
Suc Song Moi (New Vitality) Orchestra headed by Mr. Vinh’s using bamboo as musical instruments.
Mr. Steven Neri Bedolido showcased his talent in singing by performing an OPM "Huwag Kang Lang Mawawala" by Ogie Alcasid.
Ms. Jean Monfort singing "City of New Orleans".
The Organizer of 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan relations performed by kids singing "Tomodachi" (Friendship).
Embassy of Mongolia performing in a traditional dance "Biigu biyckye".
Embassy of China performing their traditional dance.
Embassy of Indonesia performing their traditional dance.
Embassy of Laos performing their traditional dances.
Talk on people-to-people exchange between Australian Ambassador H.E. Andrew Goledzinowski and Ambassador Nguyen Phuong Nga, former Deputy Foreign Minister and former President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO).
Ambassadors and DCMs of various embassies, together with HAUFO officials.
Press Release: Commemoration of the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
The Philippine Embassy in Vietnam
Commemorates the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
The officers and family members of the Philippine Embassy in Hanoi commemorated the 127th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a flag raising and wreath-laying ceremony. The solemn event was led by H.E. Ambassador Meynardo LB. Montealegre who gave a welcome remark extolling the meaningful life of the Philippines’ national hero and his invaluable contribution to Philippine history.
Focusing on the theme “Rizal: Pundasyon ng Kahapon. Isinasabuhay Ngayon” (Rizal: Foundation of the Past, Living Today), Ambassador Montealegre reflected on the short yet meaningful life of Rizal who was executed by the Spanish colonizers at the age of 34.
“Rizal’s short existence here on Earth exemplifies the true values of a selfless and patriotic individual, proving that the meaning of our existence is not measured by how long we lived but by how we have lived to make a lasting contribution to fellow men.”
The commemoration was attended by Post’s officers, staff, and family members. Ms. Maria Lourdes Villaroman, great great great grandniece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal through Rizal’s sister, Saturnina Rizal-Hidalgo, attended the event. Ms. Villaroman was in Hanoi with her daughter, Ms. Beatrice Villaroman.
Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Meynardo LB. Montealegre (third from the left) following wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizalon 30 December 2023. He is joined by Ms. Maria Lourdes Villaroman (center) who is the great grandniece of Dr. Jose P. Rizal through Saturnina Rizal-Hidalgo, and Ms. Beatrice Villaroman (third from the right). Also in the photo are Embassy officials.
PH Ambassador Montealegre together with Embassy official at the Chancery’s Sentro Rizal.
Report on Philippine’s Participation in the C ASEAN Consonant Concert
Post's staff met with the representative from the Philippines, Professor Dr. LaVerne David C. de la Peña, Dean, and a concert performer, playing the gongs known as kulintang, by Ms. Julia Eunice Sumatra Yabes, a college graduate, both from College of Music at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.
C ASEAN Consonant was established in 2013. It is an ASEAN traditional ensemble from the ten (10) ASEAN member states connecting ten (10) musicians and musical conductors chosen to captivate performances with traditional musical instruments intertwining different musical heritage and creates bonds of understanding, strengthening regional connectivity, harmonious relationship and collaboration. C ASEAN Consonant's concerts have become a platform to share, learn, develop and preserve traditional music of ASEAN arts and cultural dialogues as the essential tool to create ASEAN identity.
Opening remarks delivered by Dr. Agapo Na Songkhia, representative from the Chief People Officer of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited and member of C ASEAN Consonant Board of Directors, and remarks by Dr. Le Anh Tuan, the Director of Vietnam National Academy of Music.
During the event, Ms. Yabes performed by singing the 3-minute popular Ilocano folk song titled "Ti Ayat Ti Maysa Nga Ubing". It is about the love of a youth. It is a humorous song advising an old man who falls in love with a very young girl to choose a widow, not a young one who is already committed.
Delivering his opening remarks, Dr. Agapo Na Songkhia, the representative from the Chief People Officer of Thai Beverage Public Company Ltd. and member of C ASEAN Consonant Board of Directors.
A remarks delivered by Dr. Le Anh Tuan, the Director of Vietnam National Academy of Music
ASEAN Ambassadors and the event's Organizing Committee and officials.
Performers from Vietnam National Academy of Music, C ASEAN Consonant conductor, and representatives from ASEAN member states.
ASEAN Ambassadors, distinguished guests and performers.
Post's Consul Shirley Nuevo with Professor Dr. LaVerne David C. de la Peña, and Ms. Julia Eunice Sumatra Yabes.
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