Filipino star Arci Muñoz will join popular P-pop bands 1st.One, G22 and ALAMAT for the 128th independence day celebrations that will unfold at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday, June 7.
It will also feature the Sagala pageant, which brings to life some of the most cherished Filipino cultural traditions, as well as a carnival parade of traditional Filipino costumes and heritage attire that is expected to draw around 40,000 members of the Filipino community.
A food village serving popular Filipino dishes and beverages will also be part of the festivities, alongside entertainment zones and interactive family experiences including go-kart racing, fun competitions and a variety of live shows.
Organised by the "Emirates Loves Philippines" page, the event will also honour the strong bond shared between the two nations.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will join Emirati officials and prominent Filipino diplomatic, economic and social figures.
The event underscores the UAE's commitment to the values of tolerance, coexistence and cultural openness, and its dedication to nurturing relations of goodwill with people and cultures around the world.
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