The Sinulog Festival in honor of the infant Santo Niño was celebrated by Filipino-German communities across Germany in January. Philippine Ambassador to Germany Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek was with the Filipino-German community in Bayreuth during their Sinulog celebration on 7 January 2017. After the Mass, the community held a procession, braving below freezing temperatures to observe a national religious tradition. Ambassador Sta. Maria-Thomeczek also graced the Sinulog festivities in ... Read more
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Filipino Talents in Berlin Celebrated at Exhibit and Concert
The Filipino Community in Berlin in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy presented “Talento,” a weekend showcase of the myriad artistic talents of Filipinos in Berlin. Works of thirteen visual artists were featured in a two-day exhibit which opened with a reception and concert on 12 November 2016. Projects Managers Jennifer Lynne Fadrigo-Hankammer, Krisanta Caguioa-Mönnich and Filipino Chaplain Fr. Jun de Ocampo were able to draw in various artists and hobbyists that included local talents ... Read more
Club Bol-anon stages Benefit Event, “Sayawan Night 2016”
The Club Bol-Anon, e.V. headed by Mrs. Veronica Boensch embarked on another benefit gala which was attended by over 300 guests on 29 October 2016 at the Gemeinschaftshaus Gropiusstadt in Berlin. Proceeds from the annual event will fund programs for street children and orphans in Bohol. The night-long event was opened by an inspirational message from Ambassador Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek. The Filipiniana Dance Group, under the direction of Mrs. Boensch, showcased Philippine dances ... Read more
PH returns to Frankfurt Book Fair with new wave of storytelling
The Philippines made good on its goal of returning with a bigger delegation and a more eye-catching pavilion to the 68th Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF) held on 19-23 October 2016 at the Frankfurt Exhibition Grounds. Flying the banner ‘Books Philippines: A New Wave of Storytelling,’ PH’s 2016 participation built on last year’s, which was the first time in decades for the country to have a country pavilion at the world’s biggest book fair. FBF 2016 focused on the theme “What We Share” and ... Read more
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