The excitement continued with a special audience interaction featuring 1ST.One's Alpha and Jayson, Thai BL actor James Prescott, film producer Donavan High, and Amira Alawi. The guests entertained fans with fun questions and shared behind-the-scenes stories about the Thai-Korean BL series Wooju Bakery.
The celebration reached its peak with a star-studded concert featuring Thai actor James Prescott, P-pop sensation Hori7on, Cambodian artist G-Devith, and P-pop boy group 1ST.One, who thrilled the audience with a mix of original hits and crowd-favorite covers.
In an exclusive interview with the DAILY TRIBUNE, Jon Pinto underscored the importance of initiatives like the Sulong SEAPop Music and Culture Caravan in strengthening regional cultural ties.
"Very important ‘yung mga ganitong event kasi ‘yung mga artists like G-Devith, nai-introduce sila sa mga local audience natin. They somehow appreciate our creative works, so it's an important platform for discovery. At the same time, ang mga local artists natin, nadi-discover din ng neighboring countries natin (Events like these are very important because artists like G-Devith get introduced to our local audience. People appreciate the creative work, making it a significant platform for discovery. At the same time, our own local artists get discovered by our neighboring countries as well)," Pinto said.
The Sulong SEAPop Music and Culture Caravan served as a platform that strengthens cultural connections across Southeast Asia by bringing together artists, creatives, and audiences on one venue. Through music, art and shared traditions, the event celebrates the region's diversity while opening doors for emerging talents to reach wider audiences and fostering greater appreciation for Southeast Asia's vibrant creative industries.
