Dubai's Filipino community celebrates Philippine Independence Day

The country is celebrating its 126th year of independence on June 12

Filipinos gathered in Dubai on Saturday, to celebrate the 126th Philippine Independence Day, a few days before the official date on June 12. All photos: Leslie Pableo for The National.

About 18,000 people attended the event at Dubai World Trade Centre, organisers said

People dressed in traditional Filipino attire take part in a parade

The parade highlighted the diversity of the Philippines, whose people live on thousands of islands

A carnival mood at the 'Fiestahan Village' set up for the day

Women take part in the parade

Attendants were offered free haircuts, massages, and Filipino street food

People attend the Philippine Independence Day celebrations at Dubai World Trade Centre

A performance during the celebrations

A performance during the celebrations

A performance during the celebrations

A performance during the celebrations

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