Young Voices of the Philippines Performs at Golden Gate International Choral Festival Kick-Off Concert
The Young Voices of the Philippines performs during the Golden Gate International Festival sing-off concert at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church (San Francisco PCG photo)
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco attended the opening concert of the Golden Gate International Festival 2026 at the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church on 13 July 2026, demonstrating its support for the Young Voices of the Philippines and other youth choirs from around the world participating in the international choral gathering.
The sing-off concert marked the start of the festival’s program and featured performances by participating choirs, providing a platform for young singers to showcase their talent while promoting cultural exchange and international friendship through music. Sharing their music and culture are choirs from the Philippines, Austria, Catalonia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Poland, and the United States.
The Young Voices of the Philippines as guest choir of the festival, performed Mga Katutubong Awitin under the baton of Dr. Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan. Their performance highlighted the richness of Filipino musical artistry and provided an opportunity for the choir to represent the Philippines before an international audience.
The livestream of the sing-off concert can be viewed here.
The Festival’s closing ceremony will be held on 18 July 2026, 6:00 p.m. at the LDS Interstake Center 4780 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, California.
The Golden Gate Festival, sponsored by the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir in the San Francisco Bay Area, was founded in 1991. Now on its 13th edition, the Festival serves as a venue for fostering intercultural understanding and people-to-people connections through music. The participation of the Young Voices of the Philippines underscores the important role of cultural diplomacy in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening ties among nations.
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote Philippine culture and the achievements of Filipinos abroad, particularly programs that provide opportunities for Filipino youth to engage with the international community through the arts.END
Some of the participating choirs perform at the concert. (clockwise) Ellerhein Girl’s Choir (Estonia), Ensemble, Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir (USA), Kajetan (Czechia), and Veus-Cor Infantil Amics de la Unio (Catalonia) (San Francisco PCG photos)
On behalf of the Philippine Consulate, Consul Glaiza Quarteros (leftmost) conveys the Consulate’s support for the festival and expresses appreciation for hosting the Young Voices of the Philippines to Mr. James Bell (center), Chairman and Founder of Bell Investments Advisors and event sponsor, and Mr. Conway B. Jones, Jr. (rightmost), Honorary Chairman of the 2026 Golden Gate International Choral Festival.