For the first time in UAE’s history, two of the country’s top tourist destinations, namely Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower; and Dubai Festival City Mall, displayed a light show on 121st Philippine Independence Day featuring the colors of the Philippine flag.
Ambassador Hjayceelyn Quintana shared that Emaar’s gesture will inspire many Filipinos in the UAE. “I received a letter from Emaar to say that they want to pay tribute to the Filipinos by lighting up the Burj Khalifa with the colors of the Philippine flag. I was so delighted to hear that news because I know that it will inspire a lot of Filipinos in UAE,” she said.
Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes, said: “That both DFC and the Burj Khalifa are commemorating our Independence Day is a testament to the confidence and acknowledgment of the entire UAE community of the influence and contribution of the Filipinos in this society.”
The Dubai Festival City Mall (DFC) hosts a uniquely customized two-time, record-breaking IMAGINE show – a spectacular display of lights and sounds from June 12 to 15 featuring the colors of the Philippine flag and iconic landmarks back home.
The Imagine show will have re-runs on the succeeding days, from June 13 to 15 with the following timings: 7:30 pm; 8:00 pm; 9:00 pm; 10:00 pm; and 11:00 pm.
The Filipino community coming together to watch #BurjKhalifa light up in celebration of the #philippineindependenceday
Maligayang araw ng Kalayaan 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/ifOOA7TWd4— Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) June 12, 2019
Philippine Colors @Burjkhalifa @dubaimall #shukran #PhilippineFlag #BurjKhalifa #IndependenceDay #Pilipinas pic.twitter.com/QKqfeeOCBG
— Edgez Cerena (@edzcerena) June 12, 2019
Celebrating 121st Independence Day of the 🇵🇭 Philippines! Thank you 🇦🇪 UAE! #philippines #filipino #independenceday #burjkhalifa #mydubai #uae #philippineflag #shotoniphone #proudpinoy #tetbow pic.twitter.com/NfSPCVh5FO
— #tetbautista (@tetbautista) June 13, 2019
The famous Burj Khalifa of Dubai, U.A.E. lit up with our Philippine flag in celebration of the country’s 121st Independence day!#CanonPH@gmanews @cnnphilippines @ABSCBNNews pic.twitter.com/tdVj0lxrBo
— 𝖏𝖆𝖞𝖘𝖔𝖓 (@jaysongabriel_) June 13, 2019
The Philippine flag displayed at the worlds tallest building @burjkhalifa in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Amazing! Thank you UAE
🇵🇭 #mabuhay #philippineindependenceday pic.twitter.com/WaeX35d6SY
— Boy Dubai (@OhBoyDubai) June 12, 2019
Watch: Dubai Festival Mall plays Lupang Hinirang as tribute to Filipinos in the UAE in celebration of 121st Philippine Independence Day. #eaglenews #121stPhilippineIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/lR82tQtGve
— Eagle News Middle East Bureau (@eaglenewsME) June 12, 2019
