On Friday, 17 May 2024, Ambassador Dato' Azhar Mazlan and To’ Puan Amelia Amani attended the ASEAN movie night at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines. The Ambassador of the Republic of Philippines and Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Islamabad, Maria Agnes M. Cervantes, hosted the inaugural movie night by screening “K’na the Dreamweaver”, a Philippine local film.
Her Excellency Romina Khurshid Alam, Member of the National Assembly and Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Others present were members of the Diplomatic Corps, ASEAN Heads of Mission/Charge' d'Affaires,) and government officials of Pakistan.
In her welcoming remarks, Ambassador Cervantes said that the showing of K’na the Dreamweaver was an opportunity to showcase the Philippines’ indigenous heritage and culture to the audience. She added that cultural appreciation ultimately fosters mutual respect and affiliation with each other’s heritage. Traditional food including, Filipino food such as Pansit (rice noodles), Pinoy lumpia (fried spring rolls), and chicken sandwiches were served to the attendees.
