On 8 April 2017, an ASEAN Friendship Bowling Competition was organized by the Indonesian Consulate General. The event was held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN was jointly supported by the Consulate General from Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office (GDFAO) was invited to join and duly sent representatives to participate in the competition.
2. Present at the event were Consuls General from Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, representative from the Consulate General of Thailand, Singapore and the Deputy Director General from GDFAO. There were 3 main categories being contested namely the best male, female category and overall group champion. Four (3) Malaysian teams comprising of the Consulate General’s Home Based Staff and expatriates residing in Guangzhou took part in the event.
3. The games was also aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle and foster closer ties between the ASEAN communities residing in Guangdong. Over 110 ASEAN nationals were present at the event both as participants and spectators.
4. The prizes which included complimentary flight tickets by Garuda, Philippines Airlines, medals and gifts were handed over to the winners by Mrs. Ratu Silvy Gayatri, (CG of Indonesia), Mr. Muzambli Markam (CG of Malaysia) and the other ASEAN CGs whom were present.
