31 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Cairo successfully concluded its month-long celebration of Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month) 2026 with a culminating program featuring a Tinikling dance recital and an exhibit of artworks created by participants of the Embassy's art workshops. In her opening remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Charmaine Rowena Aviquivil highlighted the Embassy’s aim to make the most of the school break of young second generation Filipinos a

20 August 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Egypt continued its Buwan ng Wika 2026 celebration through a series of activities that highlight the richness of Filipino language, culture, heritage, and identity through dance and art. On 18 and 20 August 2026, the Embassy conducted art activities including making fans, assembling NCCA paper crafts of Philippine landmarks, and coloring of popular Philippine symbols. Ms. Sohaila-Amerol Alonto, Cultural Officer, facilitated the activ

12 August 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Egypt proudly concludes its Tinikling Workshop at the Sentro Rizal Library, under the program entitled, "Pamana: Pagdiriwang ng Wikang Filipino sa Pamamagitan ng Sining at Sayaw" (Heritage: Celebration of the Filipino Language through Art and Dance). Participants came together to learn and experience the traditional Filipino dance of Tinikling, discovering its lively rhythm, graceful movements, and cultural significance as a cherishe

As part of its Buwan ng Wika celebration, the Philippine Embassy in Egypt successfully held the second session of its Tinikling Dance Workshop, bringing together young members of the Filipino community to celebrate Filipino culture through one of the country's most iconic traditional dances. The workshop allowed participants to further develop their Tinikling skills while deepening their appreciation of the Philippines' rich cultural heritage. The Embassy continues to invite

03 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Cairo kicked off its 2026 Buwan ng Wika celebration today with the first Tinikling dance workshop at the Sentro Rizal Library, under the program entitled, "Pamana: Pagdiriwang ng Wikang Filipino sa Pamamagitan ng Sining at Sayaw" (Heritage: Celebration of the Filipino Language through Art and Dance). Cultural Officer Ms. Sohaila Amerol-Alonto opened the session by giving a brief background of this month's celebration and introduced t

28 July 2026, Cairo — The Philippine Embassy in Cairo marked the 2026 Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (Philippine Music Week) with a cultural program entitled “A Celebration of Filipino Music – From Harana to Kundiman to OPM”. This is in line with this year’s theme, “Musika at Himig Natin: Tradisyon, Industriya, at Bagong Tinig” (“Our Music and Melody: Tradition, Industry, and New Voices”). The celebration highlights the preservation of traditional Filipino musical forms, the gro

19 June 2026 – The Philippine Embassy hosted the celebration of the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence and the 80th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Egypt. The event gathered some 150 guests, including members and representatives of various Filipino community organizations, workers, students, and residents in Egypt. In her opening remarks, Ambassador Charmaine Rowena C. Aviquivil highlighted the theme “Kalayaan. Kin

16 June 2026 –The Philippine Embassy hosted “Philippine Textile: A Representation of Woven Diverse Filipino Stories, Traditions, and Identities” in celebration of last May's National Heritage Month with lectures and an exhibit. Following this year’s theme “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future,” the event showcased the artistry, resilience, and cultural significance of Philippine textiles as living testaments of history, traditions, and collective ide

30 April 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Cairo celebrated Filipino Food Month with food tasting, workshop, live music, and a mini sari-sari store experience at the Naseem Community Hub in Maadi, Cairo. Chargé d'affaires, a.i. Ms. Crystal Ann S. Dunuan welcomed guests, highlighting Filipino cuisine's rich diversity and community spirit. She noted that most of the attendees were from the Egyptian food industry. She invited them to try Filipino food and looked forward to future

THE PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN RAMADAN NIGHTS 2026 IN COOPERATION WITH THE EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND THE CAIRO OPERA HOUSE 08 March 2026 - The Philippines participated in this year’s Ramadan Nights held at the Cairo Opera House by the invitation of the Ministry of Culture. The Ramadan Nights cultural festival is an annual event during Ramadan that features performances such as musical bands, traditional dances and songs that show the traditions and cultures of partici

28 February 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Cairo hosted “Two Nations, One Canvas” in celebration of 2026 National Arts Month , highlighting the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Egypt through the power of art. During her opening remarks, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Ms. Crystal Ann S. Dunuan underscored this year’s theme, “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting” (“Harvest of the Arts: Truth and Valor”). She emphasized how Philippine arts reflect the Filipino experie

Celebrate Philippine National Arts Month with us on February 28 (Saturday) at the Philippine Embassy in Cairo! Join a joyful gathering inspired by the theme “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting” (Harvest of the Arts: Truth and Valor), filled with color, culture, and creativity. * Learn about Filipino art history and artists through a short lecture by Ms. Ameera Bato * Try your skills with Arabic calligraphy workshop led by Art Café * Finally, contribute in the shared canvas

The Philippine Embassy in Cairo proudly celebrates the 2026 Philippine Tropical Fabric Month with the theme, “Stitching Futures.” From the regal Malong a Landap of the Maranao—where gold signifies royalty, red embodies bravery, and green honors spirituality—to the timeless Filipiniana and Barong Tagalog woven from piña, jusi, and abacá, each thread tells a story of heritage, sustainability, and innovation. These tropical fabrics connect us to our past while weaving a future o

The Philippine Embassy in Egypt proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 2026 National Arts Month, declared every February pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 683. This year’s theme, “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting,” highlights the power of the arts in upholding truth, courage, and collaboration. Through creativity, we cultivate livable communities, inspire responsible governance, and contribute to building a sustainable society. Let us honor the resilience and

29 December 2025- The Philippine Embassy in Cairo commemorated the 129th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal with the theme “Rizal: Sa Pagbangon ng mga Mamamayan, Aral at Diwa Mo ang Tunay na Gabay” and launched a special exhibit for Overseas Filipino Month at the Embassy’s Sentro Rizal Library. Chargé d’affaires Mr. Bryan B. Fernandez opened the program with remarks highlighting the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal, underscoring how his writings inspired generatio

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30 May 2024- The Philippine Embassy in Egypt organized a lecture entitled, “Philippine UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Safeguarding Nature,...

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18 August 2023 - The Philippine Embassy in Egypt, represented by Ms. Diane Oclarino, Cultural Officer, participated in the 2nd Ismailia...