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Babaylan Austria Hosts Vibrant Mardi Gras-Themed Masquerade Ball

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 admin

Vienna, Austria – On November 2, 2024, the Marriott Hotel transformed into a dazzling scene reminiscent of New Orleans as Babaylan Austria, a prominent Philippine women’s group, hosted its annual Masquerade Ball. Themed “Mardi Gras,” the event was a brilliant showcase of Filipino culture, solidarity, and advocacy, attended by community members, supporters, and distinguished guests. Carmen Pacaigue, one of the prominent figures of Babaylan Austria, greeted attendees with warmth and enthusiasm as they arrived in a stunning array of masks and costumes. The vibrant atmosphere was charged with excitement as…

Hunger or appetite—how we recognize the difference

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 admin

Do you often fall into the “craving trap” and buy yourself an ice cream, a warm croissant, a slice of cake or a cheese roll even though you’re not hungry? Here’s the problem: these “cravings” come from the different types of hunger, and there are several of them. Hunger has 12 faces Hunger can have many triggers, from physical needs to emotional and social factors. Only stomach hunger is true hunger, while all other types often trigger cravings for food without our body needing food. It is important to know…

The Beginning of an eagerly awaited adventure

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 admin

Today marked the beginning of an eagerly awaited adventure as we set off for a one-week vacation in the breathtaking region of Cappadocia. Our day began at dawn, filled with anticipation as we packed our last essentials and ensured everything was ready for the journey. Breakfast was a quick but delightful affair, giving us the energy we needed for the busy morning ahead. Our son kindly drove us to the airport, where we checked in with minimal fuss. After navigating through security, we found our gate and settled in to…

Death costs life – and a lot of money, because funerals have also become more expensive

November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 admin

If you plan your funeral during your lifetime, you take the burden off the shoulders of your children or other descendants. If someone in the family dies, you are left to your own devices. The cost of a funeral is not usually considered, as a recent representative survey has shown. Many may feel ashamed of skimping on the last funeral service for a loved one. In any case, not everyone has the same choice. In rural regions, people usually go to their local mortician, while in urban centres, there has…

What do we celebrate on All Soul’s Day?

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 admin

On All Souls’ Day, celebrated on November 2, people honour and remember the souls of deceased loved ones. Rooted in Christian tradition, this day focuses on prayer, remembrance, and the hope for eternal peace for the departed. All Souls’ Day follows All Saints’ Day, which is dedicated to canonized saints, while All Souls’ Day expands to include all faithful souls who have left this world, regardless of sainthood. The day is marked by unique traditions across cultures, but a common theme is prayer. Many people visit cemeteries to lay flowers,…

Weather cools down at the weekend

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 admin

Geosphere Austria is forecasting a cooling on Sunday after the end of a mild October. Light frost is to be expected in Lower Austria in particular. The cool temperatures will persist in the north and east. Last October was very mild.On Friday, after the fog and high fog patches in the north, the basin locations in the south, as well as in the Rhine Valley and some inner Alpine valleys, have cleared, an extremely sunny day will set in. The sun shines from the morning onwards. A few harmless, high…

Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 admin

In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lisa Pangan, a remarkable artist and dedicated healthcare professional based in Vienna. Lisa brings a unique blend of creativity and compassion to both her roles—as a contemporary painter and as the lead nurse at an IVF institute where she’s worked for over 15 years. Her artwork is distinctive for its use of gouache, a medium known for its rich opacity and versatility, as well as an intriguing experimental element: coffee. She uses these unconventional materials to bring texture and depth…

Super typhoon rages in the Philippines and Taiwan

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 admin

Super typhoon “Kong-rey” has ravaged the northern Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes. According to the Pagasa weather bureau, the storm was packing wind speeds of 195 kilometers per hour and gusts of up to 240 kilometers per hour. According to the civil protection authorities, up to five million people could be affected, including residents who are only just recovering from the effects of the severe tropical storm “Trami.”Schools remained closed, and flights were also canceled in the affected areas. Most…

Christmas magic starts next week

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 admin

The pre-Christmas period in Vienna is traditionally the time of numerous Advent and Christmas markets. This year, the first Christmas market opens on November 7, and from November 16, all Christmas markets in Vienna will be open. Hardly any other city in Europe has more Christmas markets and market-like events than the city of 2 million inhabitants. Vienna’s Christmas markets have a total of 796 stalls, including 190 food stalls, with glittering Christmas tree decorations, small and large gift options of all kinds, Christmas decorations for a wide variety of…