Celebrate ASEAN Month 2026: Public Invited to Experience Southeast Asia Through Music, Dance, Arts, and Culture

• The Philippines' National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is hosting a month-long celebration for ASEAN Month 2026 under the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together."
• The event marks ASEAN's 59th founding anniversary, featuring workshops, performances, and exhibits across Manila.
• Participants can use the "SULONG SEAPop Passport" at various activities to collect stamps and qualify for prizes to be awarded in November 2026.

Key Events

• August 6: Philippines-Vietnam cultural cooperation meeting.
• August 7: Vietnam Cultural Days featuring puppetry workshops and lectures.
• August 8: 59th ASEAN Day anniversary celebration and public water puppet performances.
• August 9: Launch of the ASEAN Cultural Center in Manila (ACCM) and a showcase of regional performing arts (BOAPA).
• August 10-31: Cultural exhibitions and ASEAN Corner activities at the Metropolitan Theater and Centro de Turismo.
• August 20: Interagency celebration highlighting regional cooperation.

Objectives and Participation

• The program aims to deepen bilateral ties, particularly with Vietnam, and strengthen regional identity through people-to-people engagement.
• Most public events are free; however, specific workshops require advance registration due to limited capacity.
• Interested parties are advised to follow official NCCA channels for schedules and further updates.