Berlin. On the occasion of the 154th Birthday of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Berlin hosted kaffeetrinken and a lecture, “Following the Footsteps of Pepe” by Gerhard Müller of the Knights of Rizal. The Philippine Embassy Officers and Staff with KOR Gerhard Müller and guests The lecture mainly touched on Rizal’s European sojourn. He arrived in Heidelberg, Germany via train circa 1886. It was in Heidelberg where he wrote the first chapters of his novel “Noli Me ... Read more
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UPCC bags Top Prizes in International Competition and Earns Ovations at Berlin Concert
The University of the Philippine Concert Chorus (UPCC) with their conductor, Prof. Janet Sabas-Aracama, delivered stellar performances in Berlin as part of their 2015 International concert tour, “S’ALIW HIMIG”,Isang Lakbay KORUS (“MELODIOUS MELANGE”, A KORUS Tour) covering Europe and the United States. In their 15 June concert at the Evangelischekirche Heilig Geist in Perlenbergerstrasse, the choir earned ovations for their showcase of classical, popular and folk music and for their signature ... Read more
“Santa Misa Para Sa Bayan” Held to Celebrate Independence Day with the Filipino Community in Berlin
Berlin. The Philippine Embassy in cooperation with the Filipino Community in Berlin and Pastoral Team headed by Fr. Jun de Ocampo, held “Santa Misa Para sa Bayan”, a Filipino Mass for the country in celebration of the 117th Philippine Independence. Ambassador Melita Sta. Maria-Thomeczek delivered the Independence Day message of President Benigno S. Aquino III and enjoined kababayans to a small salu-salo hosted by the Embassy at the multipurpose hall of the Heiligeist Kirche in Bayernallee after ... Read more
PH-supported Diplomatic Choir of Berlin holds Concert at Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Diplomatic Choir of Berlin, in their 21 May benefit concert at western Berlin´s most historic landmark, the Kaiser-Wilhem-Gedächtnis-Kirche, expressed its appreciation to the Philippine Embassy for being their “home”. Choir Director Barbara Leifer, in her Begrüssung before a 400 strong audience, quipped, “We would like to thank Ambassador Natividad, Ambassador Sta. Maria-Thomeczek and the Philippine Embassy for their kindness and generosity in accommodating the rehearsals of the ... Read more
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