To commemorate the 50th year of the diplomatic relations of the Philippines and Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah launched a photography exhibit in Jeddah last October 27.
In collaboration with Kulay Philippine Photographers Community—an elite group of highly acclaimed, world-class professional photographers—“A Fusion of Cultures” showcases the richness of what is uniquely Filipino while also showing the world that in many aspects, Philippine and Saudi cultures are the same.
“The exhibit not only celebrates our vibrant diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia. It also celebrates our intercultural identity as a people and as a nation,” said Consul Mary Jennifer Dingal during the opening gala. “Over the years, our people have learned to embrace Saudi culture, while the Saudis have learned to love Filipino culture.”
The exhibit features photographs taken by the members of Kulay, which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Kulay has created an avenue for Filipino photographers in Jeddah to come together to learn photography techniques and further hone their skills and craft.
The exhibit, open to everyone, will run until 31 October 2019 at the Philippine Consulate General Community Hall. It’s open from 10 AM to 12 NN and 2 PM to 4:30 PM.
