4 result(s) for “soft power”
As Manila prepares to host the 49th ASEAN Summit, P-pop powerhouse SB19 has been tapped to perform the official theme — a high-profile cultural statement that folds pop spectacle into diplomatic stagecraft. The selection signals both confidence in Filipino pop’s regional reach and a strategic push to present contemporary Filipino culture as a soft-power asset.
Brazilian models anchored the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 18, 2026, with veterans and new faces taking central roles on the Los Angeles runway. Adriana Lima, at 45, closed the event, and multiple Brazilians featured across the program, underscoring the country’s continued influence on global fashion entertainment.
A three day Philippine Film Festival at the National Film Corporation in Colombo showcased six Filipino features and shorts, offering free screenings and public events tied to the 65th anniversary of Philippines - Sri Lanka diplomatic relations. Organisers say the festival is designed to broaden local audiences exposure to Philippine languages and film traditions while strengthening cultural exchange.
Spain’s global pop star Rosalía has been awarded the 2026 National Prize for Contemporary Music, a recognition that punctuates a year of high‑profile releases, an ambitious Lux tour and debates over artistic identity that have kept Spanish popular culture in the international spotlight.