PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS CULTURE AT KENYAN UNIVERSITY DIPLOMATIC DAY
First photo: Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang speaks on the Philippines and its cultural diplomacy.
“Love the Philippines”. Philippine booth highlights Filipino food, culture, and tourist attractions.
NAIROBI, 07 October 2024 – The Philippine Embassy showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines at the Diplomatic Day event of Daystar University in Machakos County, highlighting the essential role of culture in fostering international relations.
With the theme “Expanding Horizons: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Shaping Global Careers in International Relations,” the event featured a panel discussion, cultural performances and country booth exhibitions that were attended by guests from the academe, diplomatic missions, and the Kenyan government.
In her remarks, Ambassador Tang introduced the Philippines and highlighted the pivotal role of cultural diplomacy in promoting the country’s identity abroad, fostering mutual understanding, and strengthening bilateral relations. She also discussed how globalization, international migration, and the rise of digital platforms have created both opportunities and challenges for cultural diplomacy.
At the Philippine booth, university students and guests engaged in fun Q&A games about the Philippines and enjoyed an assortment of Filipino cuisine, including empanada, puto, lumpiang shanghai, and turon. Many students also had fun posing for pictures against backdrops of Philippine tourist attractions and culture, to the tune of Pinoy-pop hits. END
Cultural performance.
Panel Discussion. From left to right: Mr. Davis Makori from Plan International, Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte Tang, Kenyan Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Acting Deputy Director General Rosemary Anyona, Hon. Caleb Hamdi, Member of Parliament, Barnabas Owuor from Strathmore University (Moderator).
University students queue to sample Filipino food at the Philippine Booth.
Students pose for pictures wearing their traditional attire.
Students participate in a Q&A Game about the Philippines.
PH Embassy Team with the Organizing Committee composed of professors and student leaders.
