SULONG SEAPop Music and Culture Caravan unites Southeast Asia through music, culture, and community
Music, culture, and regional unity took center stage as thousands of visitors gathered at SM City Manila on July 18 for the successful launch of the SULONG SEAPop Music and Culture Caravan. Held as part of the Philippines’ hosting of ASEAN 2026 and in celebration of Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), the event transformed the venue into a vibrant showcase of Southeast Asia’s shared heritage. Through performances, cultural experiences, and interactive activities, SULONG SEAPop offered the public a unique opportunity to discover the region’s diversity while celebrating the connections that bring its people together. Building on the momentum of the highly successful ASEAN–Korea Music Festival, the caravan continued the celebration of cross-cultural exchange by gathering artists, cultural advocates, and communities from across Southeast Asia under one roof. Visitors immersed themselves in ASEAN lectures, indigenous music workshops, gastronomy demonstrations, cultura...