(11-8-2026, Manila)
H.E. Daw Ei Ei Tin, Ambassador/Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Myanmar in Manila, attended the inauguration of the ASEAN Cultural Center, held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila, Philippines, on 9 August 2026.
The inauguration was attended by Her Excellency Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines, and H.E. U San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, as Guests of Honour. Ambassadors of ASEAN Member States based in Manila, as well as members of the diplomatic corps, also attended the ceremony.
At the ceremony, H.E. U San Lwin, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, delivered the opening remarks. The ASEAN Cultural Center was officially inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Her Excellency Louise Araneta-Marcos, H.E. U San Lwin, and Mr. Eric B. Zerrudo, Chairperson of the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
Following the inauguration, traditional cultural performances from ASEAN Member States were presented, showcasing the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the ASEAN region. A dinner reception was subsequently hosted for the distinguished guests and participants.
The ASEAN Cultural Center in Manila was established by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) of the Philippines with the aim of providing a dedicated space where the cultural and artistic heritage of ASEAN Member States can be brought together and explored in one place. The Center features cultural and artistic artifacts and displays from ASEAN Member States.
