The Filipino Social Club is gearing up for a Grand Independence Day celebration which is now set on Saturday, 25th June 2022.
The original event date which is 11th of June was postponed in respect to UAE’s 40 days mourning on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In an interview with the Filipino Social Club President, Mr. Ericson P. Reyes, he expressed that they are “one with the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Consulate in giving respect to our mourning brothers.”
FilSoc also released an official statement on their Facebook page.
“We want to celebrate, yes, but at the same time, we want to give respect to our mourning brothers and sisters in the UAE. Rest assured that we will make this event as festive as possible. One that can make our kababayan’s feel that they are home. So, make sure to mark your calendars and see you on the 25th,” said Pres. Reyes.
With more than ten activities lined up, the Filipino Social Club considers this event as the biggest and most awaited significant event for Filipinos this year.
The whole day event is set to happen on Saturday, June 25th at the Dubai World Trade Centre; 12 days after the actual Araw ng Kasarinlan which is held every June 12.
FilSoc considers the postponement as supplemental time to add more fun activities and enough time to invite more kababayans to ensure maximum participation from Filipinos in the Northern Emirates.
Among the fun-filled activities organized by the Filipino community are a pageant show, a talent showcase, a quiz show and a recycled-clothing competition.
To highlight the Filipino tradition, the event will kick-off with a parade of Filipino Fiestas and will feature ‘Balagtasan’ a poet-debate contest and ‘Palarong Pinoy’ which will incorporate traditional Filipino games. The Independence Day celebration will also honour outstanding Filipino teachers, household helpers, professionals and families in the Northern Emirates through the Gawad Awards 2022.
Filipino artists Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio are expected to attend the grand celebration as celebrity guests.
Philippine Consul General Hon. Renato Duenas Jr. encourages Filipinos from across the Northern Emirates to participate in the celebration, which commemorates the Philippines’ sovereignty after 300 years of Spanish rule.
Filipinos who would like to join in the above-mentioned activities can submit their entries through the contact details shared the Filipino Social Club on their Facebook page.
Special prizes from the event sponsors await competition winners. Last year, FilSoc raffled several appliances, gift boxes and free vouchers for the celebration including a round-trip ticket to the Philippines as their grand prize.
