FFONG Celebrates 3rd Philippine Day and Barrio Fiesta in Hamburg-Altona
HAMBURG, 13 September 2025 — The Federation of Filipino Organizations in Northern Germany e.V. (FFONG) successfully held its 3rd Philippine Day and Barrio Fiesta at Grosse Bergstrasse in Hamburg-Altona on 13 September 2025, drawing a large crowd and fostering a strong sense of community and cultural pride.
The event featured a lively street fair with booths showcasing Filipino products and serving a variety of Filipino dishes, giving visitors a taste of the Philippines in the heart of Hamburg.
The Philippine Embassy participated with a special booth highlighting the Philippines’ role as this year’s Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse). The booth showcased a book display of selected German-translated literary works of Filipino authors.
The event was a joyful celebration of Filipino culture and community through live performances from local artists as well as traditional Filipino games that engaged and delighted children and adults alike, bringing together Filipinos, Germans and other expatriates in a shared appreciation of the Philippines’ vibrant culture.— END
Ambassador Natividad with the Officers of The Federation of Filipino Organizations in Northern Germany e.V. (FFONG)
The Philippine Embassy participated with a special booth highlighting the Philippines’ role as this year’s Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse)
The event was a joyful celebration of Filipino culture, community, and creativity and was brought to life by performances from local artists, as well as traditional Filipino games that engaged and delighted the public
