Category: People and Places

Filipino artist Mar Balcos will showcase his latest exhibition, “Art Aqua,” at the Art Gallery Vienna at Mahlerstrasse 11, 1010 Vienna, from May 5 to 31, 2025. The opening event, scheduled for May 5 at 5 PM, will feature special guests, including Ms. Fran Eve Wright, Acting President of UNESCO Club Vienna, and Ms. Anastasia Yatsko, Programme Director of Earth Charter Austria. Their presence highlights the exhibit’s strong ties to global sustainability and mental health advocacy. “Art Aqua” celebrates Palawan culture and its natural beauty while promoting environmental awareness and…

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The devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag joined the Parish of the Heart of Jesus parishioners in Vienna’s 21st District to mark the start of the Marian devotion in May. This also signals the beginning of their nine-day novena in honor of Our Lady of Manaoag. Held daily at the parish, the novena draws both longtime devotees and new parishioners, many of whom are members of the Filipino community in Austria. The feast day will be celebrated on May 11 with a special mass presided over by Fr. Josef Giggenbacher,…

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Sheila “Sheng” Feliciano is a Filipino artist whose creative journey spans continents and mediums. Originally from the Philippines, Sheng moved to Vienna, Austria, in 2003. Like many migrants, she arrived in a new country, uncertainly and hopeful. Art became her anchor. Her early work centered on photography—a tool for observation, documentation, and self-reflection. Through the lens, she captured everyday moments with sensitivity and detail. However, over time, Sheng began to see her photographs as more than final products. They became starting points, references that led her to explore painting as…

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On the morning of April 12, our Uber picked us up around 8:15 and dropped us at Vienna’s Hauptbahnhof. A few minutes later, our bus set off toward Croatia, passing through Slovenia’s rolling landscapes. After nearly eight hours on the road, we reached our base for the trip—Hotel Magal, nestled in the quiet coastal town of Njivice on Krk Island. The next morning, April 13, our adventure officially began. We boarded the bus and headed toward Baška, a scenic town at the southern tip of Krk Island. The one-hour drive…

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VIENNA—The award-winning Filipino film AZUCAR by Kurt Soberano will be screened free of charge on 11 April 2025 at 18:30 at Cinema 1, Fleischmarkt 6, 1010 Vienna. The event, sponsored by the Philippine Embassy in Austria and the Ilonggo Community in Austria, has reached full capacity, organizers confirmed. AZUCAR, which recently won recognition at an international film festival in Turkey, tells a powerful story rooted in Filipino culture and social issues. The film has been praised for its direction, cinematography, and compelling narrative. The screening aims to highlight Filipino talent…

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Filipino-Austrian musician Robin Roda, a descendant of legendary composer Johann Strauss, led a moving commemorative concert on 6 April 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Yamaha Music School on Schleiergassegasse 20, 1100 Vienna. The event celebrated the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s musical legacy while raising funds for the European Network of Filipino Diaspora-Austria (ENFiD-Austria). Roda, known for blending classical Viennese tradition with Filipino musical elements, performed interpretations of Strauss’s works. His performance anchored an afternoon filled with community, culture, and purpose. The concert wasn’t just a tribute to a musical…

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The Philippine Food Month is a vibrant celebration rooted in culture, flavors, and heritage. This year, the festivities take on a unique twist as the Philippine Embassy in Vienna proudly launched this culinary celebration on 4 April 2025 at GOTA Coffee Experts—recognized as Europe’s best coffee shop and the third-best in the world. This momentous occasion not only highlights the rich gastronomic heritage of the Philippines but also facilitates cultural exchange, an essential element within the coffee community. A Warm Welcome from the Ambassador Ambassador Evangelina Arroyo-Bernas warmly received an…

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Kick off Philippine Coffee Month with a special Coffee in Good Spirits night, hosted by GOTA Coffee Experts—recently named the #1 coffee shop in Europe by the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops. Mariahilfer Str. 192, 1150 Vienna 4 April 2025, 6 PM – 9 PM Enjoy handcrafted coffee cocktails made with Philippine specialty coffee from Wide Awake Specialty Coffee and Kape de Filipina, blended with local spirits from Destileria Limtuaco. Come raise a glass to great coffee and Filipino flavors. Visit the link https://forms.gle/WRaodhtzvNwh3rnq5 or scan the QR code to register and…

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March 31, 2025 – Vienna, Austria – The Philippine Embassy in Vienna has become a vibrant hub of contemporary Filipino artistry, opening its doors to an exciting exhibition titled “Tara Let’s!” This innovative visual arts showcase features the works of talented Filipino artists and operates under the auspices of the Sige! Artists Group, the Art Cultural Exchange Society, and the Bastedor Art Project. From 31 March to 8 April 2025, the exhibition aims to highlight the diverse artistic expressions emanating from the Philippines, fostering appreciation and recognition across Europe. Celebrating…

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