The Hague, 12 December 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in The Hague hosted a Holiday Karaoke Party on 12 December 2025, bringing together friends, partners, and colleagues from other Missions and International Organizations in The Hague to celebrate a fruitful and productive year.
The gathering served as a warm expression of gratitude for the continued support and close cooperation of the Embassy’s partners and counterparts throughout 2025, whose collaboration contributed to the successful advancement of shared initiatives and diplomatic engagements.
Inspired by the Filipino tradition of merry-making during the Christmas holidays, the event reflected the spirit of joy, togetherness, and gratitude that characterizes the season in the Philippines.
True to this tradition, music and laughter filled the venue as guests were invited to take part in videoke—a permanent fixture of Filipino celebrations and a beloved hallmark of Filipino culture.
Philippine Ambassador to the Netherlands, H.E. J. Eduardo Malaya welcomed colleagues in the chancery’s Kalayaan Hall which was donned in Christmas decorations, including the Philippines’ iconic lanterns called “parol”, making the venue very much fit for the occasion.
Aside from expressing his gratitude for the productive and friendly collaborations from other missions, the Ambassador also wowed the crowd with a song number proving the stereotype that almost every Filipino can sing!
Through this festive activity, colleagues in The Hague experienced firsthand the simple yet heartfelt joy of a Filipino holiday gathering.
The Holiday Karaoke Party not only marked the close of a successful year but also strengthened bonds of friendship and camaraderie, setting a positive and hopeful tone for the year ahead.
