29 June 2024 – Ipswich City Council celebrates the Philippines event at Ipswich City Council’s Administration Building at Nicholas Street, Ipswich with Philippine Rondalla Performing Arts Ensemble, Hiraya Dance Troupe and Philippines-Australia Multicultural Association Inc (PAMA). Special remarks were given by Councilor Marnie Doyle on behalf of Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding, Philippine Honorary Consul Atty. Sheryll Gabutero, Councillor Pye Augustine and Councilor Jim Madden. At the celebration PAMA performed a poem, children’s duet dance, performance by saxophonist and winner of Queensland Filipino Excellence Awards 2024 (for the category of Youth) Louie Galman, traditional guitar by Rondalla group, and dance performances from Hiraya Dance Troupe.
