Myanmar Embassy in Rome participated in the 56th Anniversary of the ASEAN Day Celebration

On 8 August 2023, Myanmar Embassy in Rome participated in the ASEAN Day Celebration in commemoration of the 56th Anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), convened at the Philippine Embassy in its capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Rome (ACR).
The event was honoured by Ambassador Alessandra Schiavo, Deputy Director General of the Global Affairs of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation along with Ambassadors and Chargé d’Affaires of ASEAN Embassies in Rome – namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines and Viet Nam. The Celebration was graciously joined by Ambassadors of ASEAN Dialogue Partners in Rome, and Representatives of ACR’s Partners in Italy.
The celebration was filled with colours and exhibition of a wide range of ASEAN cultural heritages including handicrafts, musical instruments, costumes and artifacts. The event began by singing ASEAN Anthem and the ceremonial cutting of the cake, served by national dishes of ASEAN, and further accelerated by a cultural performance of students from the Philippines Community in Rome. This year’s anniversary carried the theme “Epicentrum of Growth” in line with Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023.