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🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Manila (Easy English) @7:30pm Happening now
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🍜Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Manila (Easy English) @7:30pm

Mixed crowd Circuit
Thursday, 05 November 2026 · 9:30 AM Polilya | Craft Beer and Cocktails, Makati, Philippines

About the event

🌏 Make new international friends in Manila. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊

A friendly meetup for networking, language exchange, and real conversation — open to everyone.

Why People Love Lounge Asia
🍜 Asian-focused event
🤝 Many guests come alone
💬 No need for perfect English
🌏 No games or forced introductions — just enjoy the conversation

Lounge Asia began within the Asian community, so people from Asia often feel comfortable and at home here. At the same time, everyone is welcome — locals, expats, travellers, students, returnees, digital nomads, and globally minded people.
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How to Join
1️⃣ Tap "RSVP" on this page
2️⃣ Show your Meetup QR code at reception
3️⃣ Collect your name tag and start meeting people

✅ Early RSVP is free
✅ RSVPs made within 1 week of the event start time are A$5
✅ Limited capacity — please RSVP early
Early RSVP is the best way to save your spot and join for free.
Many people attend alone, so don't worry if it's your first time.
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How to Find Us
📍 Venue
Polilya \| Craft Beer and Cocktails
5767 Ebro, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

⏰ 7:30 - 10:30pm — Manila Local Time
Please check the event time shown on Meetup
⚠️ Important: This is the local time in Manila. Meetup may display Brisbane time or another time zone, so please follow the local time shown above.

🚶 Getting There
Please use the venue address above to plan your route to Polilya. Ask the bar staff for the Lounge Asia Meetup when you arrive.
Our Lounge Asia organisers will be there to welcome you 😊
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🍺 Please Support the Venue
This event is free or low-cost because the venue supports our community. Please purchase at least one drink during the event. Your support helps us keep organising events at great venues.
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💚 Please Be Respectful
Lounge Asia is a friendly social event where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.
🚫 This is NOT a pickup or dating event. Anyone who makes others uncomfortable may be removed immediately.
Not allowed: harassment, unwanted attention, MLM / crypto / religious recruitment, or anything that makes others uncomfortable.
Organisers reserve the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave.
🪪 A valid government-issued photo ID is strictly required for entry. No photo ID, no entry. Driver's licences must be issued by the government of the country where the event is held.
📸 Photos and short videos may be taken for community and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please let an organiser know when you arrive.
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Lounge Asia is already growing in Australia and is now expanding across Asia — Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Our goal is simple: More friendship, more understanding, and more genuine connections across cultures.

📱 Join the Lounge Asia Philippines WhatsApp Group
Stay connected with the Lounge Asia community after the event.
✅ Hear about upcoming Lounge Asia events
✅ Meet local and international people
✅ Stay connected with people you meet
✅ Receive community news and event updates
[👉 Join the WhatsApp group:](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwItkIvy7N5AertV82sf5k)

📱 Instagram: @_lounge_asia
[🎥 Watch Event Video:](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw)

[👉 GET VIP ACCESS:](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8)

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🌏 Come say hi!
Hey, come hang out! 来一起玩吧! 一起來聊天吧! 気軽に遊びに来てね! 편하게 놀러 와요! มาเจอกันนะ! Tới chơi nha! Tara, sali ka na! Yuk, gabung! လာပြီး အတူပျော်ကြရအောင်! មកលេងជាមួយគ្នាណា! ມາພົບກັນເດີ້! Хамтдаа цуглацгаая! Komm einfach vorbei! Jom join kita!
See you at Lounge Asia!

Know before you go

Crowd: mixed

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