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ONE COUNTRY TEAM APPROACH (OCTA) – The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait and its attached agencies such as POLO-OWWA, DSWD, SSS and Pag-ibig Fund with their dependents during the 2021 ASEAN family day. (Kuwait PE photo)
Kuwait 29 November 2021:  The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait along with its agencies namely POLO-OWWA, DSWD, SSS and Pag Ibig Fund with their respective families attended and participated in the 2021 ASEAN Family Day that was held at the Kuwait University Club on 27 November 2021.
 
After failing to have its annual family day last year due to the Kuwait government’s imposition of health protocols, to curb the COVID-19 virus in the country, the ASEAN Committee in Kuwait decided to hold the 2021 ASEAN family day.
 
The event highlighted the close relationship and friendship between the ASEAN member countries, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam which are present in the event. Solidarity and mutual understanding between the ASEAN member countries was evident during the event. ASEAN member countries showcase their food, culture and tourism spots in their individual booths.
 
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STRENGTHENING OF CLOSE RELATIONSHIP AND FRIENDSHIP- Solidarity and mutual understanding between the ASEAN member countries with Mr. Saleh Al-Sarawi, Kuwait’s MOFA Advisor to the Department of Asia Affairs (Kuwait PE photo)
Advisor to the Department of Asia Affairs at Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Mr. Saleh Al-Sarawi graced the occasion as the event’s chief guest of honor. Mr. Al-Sarawi visited all the booths of the ASEAN member countries.
 
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IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES - Vice Consul and Third Secretary Josel N. Mostajo enlightening Mr. Saleh Al-Sarawi, Kuwait’s MOFA Advisor to the Department of Asia Affairs about the Philippine culture and tradition during his booth visit. (Kuwait PE photo)
To further develop camaraderie and sportsmanship, various games were organized and participated by the diplomats and their families. A widely participated Zumba session also marked the promotion of health and wellness to the songs from different ASEAN member countries.
 
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CAMARADERIE AND SPORTSMANSHIP – Participated and represented by different ASEAN member countries (Kuwait PE photo)
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS – A widely participated Zumba session through the musical tune of the different ASEAN member countries (Kuwait PE photo)