17 January 2024 - H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta met with Ms. Kerstin Börjesson, Conductor of Hägersten A Cappella Choir on 16 January 2024 (Tuesday), Stockholm, Sweden.

Hägersten A Cappella is an ensemble that belongs to the Swedish church in Hägersten, Stockholm, Sweden. The choir consists of 40 members aged 18-35 and is part of the extensive choir activities of its parish church. Several of the choir's members have been involved in the group for many years.

The Swedish Choir participated in the 2022 Baltic Sea Choir Competition in Latvia. Their winning song was the Filipino folk song “Leron Leron Sinta” which went viral on social media and has been reported on by CNN Philippines. The choir won the grand prize, best conductor and best compulsory piece.

Ms. Börjesson shared that the piece for “Leron Leron Sinta” was shared to her by a Filipina friend based in the United States, and she thought the piece to be very lively and fun, and that the arrangement enabled them to showcase their range and talent. The choir’s performance may be viewed in the following Youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqxbRWy-NVw

Also present during the meeting were Mr. Carl Jonas Wiklander, member of the choir and Consul Pat Lester F. Solosa. END.