Dortmund. In this year’s biggest gathering of Arnis practitioners in Europe, almost 200 students of Modern Arnis trained in Dortmund from 23 – 25 September under Modern Arnis Grandmasters from the Philippines, Germany and the United States. The aptly named “East Meets West” Modern Arnis Training Camp was organized by the German Arnis Association (Deutscher Arnis Verband). The DAV is the largest Arnis association in Germany with a 2,500-strong membership. Consul Rona Beth Goce of the ... Read more
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Philippine-German Folklore Group “Damayan” Holds Silver Jubilee Anniversary
The Philippine-German folklore group "Damayan" celebrated its 25th anniversary in Osnabrück, Germany thru an evening of folklore and dance under the theme “Pista sa Nayon.” “We want to celebrate our jubilee year by allowing our guests to experience true Filipino culture,” remarked Elizabeth Tiemann, Chairperson of the Damayan Philippinische-Deutsche Folkloregruppe e.V. In his welcome speech, Mr. Jens Martin of the SPD Party in the Osnabrück city council was all praises for the dance group ... Read more
Philippine Embassy Celebrates Women Photographers in Vernissage
The Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted the vernissage of “Moments in Nature” featuring the works of women photographers Maria Citadel Muñoz Cruz and Anita Nowack (nee San Pedro) on 13 September 2016. Cutting the ribbon with featured artists and Ambassador Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek was Tarlac Governor Susan Yap. An intimate crowd of about 70 people were treated to a feast of the senses - an exhibition of beautiful photos, serene music and Filipino cocktails. Maria Citadel Muñoz Cruz has ... Read more
Philippine Embassy and Transwing Art Gallery, Inc. Present Rizalian Art in Berlin
To further celebrate the 155th Birth Anniversary of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal and to welcome the month of August when National Heroes Day is celebrated, the Philippine Embassy and Transwing Art Gallery, Inc. have partnered to hold the visual arts exhibit “Rizal Through the Eyes of Artists.” Featured are the works of Arnel Garcia, Rene Robles. Ronna Manansala, and Ferdinand Ruiz. The exhibit will run from 29 July to 12 August 2016. A formal opening was held on 28 July 2016 at the ... Read more
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