Category: People and Places

VIENNA, Austria — October 9, 2026 — The Filipino Visual Artists in Austria (FVAA) will once again bring Filipino creativity and artistic expression to the spotlight with the upcoming FVAA Wasserturm Exhibit, scheduled from October 28 to 31, 2026, at the historic Wasserturm in Favoriten, Vienna. Featuring an open theme, the exhibition will offer artists an opportunity to present their individual artistic visions, styles, and interpretations through visual art. The event will welcome art enthusiasts, members of the Filipino community, and the wider Austrian public to discover the diverse talents…

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VIENNA, Austria — October 8, 2026 — Art, culture and friendship took centre stage at the Vienna International Centre on October 7 as the VIC Club Filipino presented “Ties That Bind: 80 Years of Philippine–Austrian Diplomatic Relations – Art Exhibit 2026.” Held at the VIC Restaurant Exhibition Area of the United Nations in Vienna, the exhibition brought together Filipino and Austrian-connected artists working in different creative disciplines. The event formed part of the year-long celebration of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Austria. The Vienna International…

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VIENNA, Austria — October 4, 2026. The Filipino Catholic community in Vienna came together in prayer, faith and devotion on Sunday, October 4, for the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Manaoag, drawing devotees into a solemn procession, communal prayer and Holy Mass in honor of the beloved Marian image. Organized by the Association of Pangasinenses in Austria in cooperation with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy in Vienna, the celebration brought together a large number of Filipino faithful and devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag. A procession of faith…

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BERN, Switzerland – 2 October 2026 – The European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD) successfully concluded its Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in Bern, Switzerland on 2 October 2026. Hosted by ENFiD-Swiss, the event brought together Filipino diaspora leaders from across Europe to strengthen networks and elect new leadership for the coming term. The ENFiD-Austria delegation made a significant impact at the assembly, represented by Sonia Zerrudo, Nilsa  Fischer, Ana Maria Langer and Evelyn  Ildefonso. In a significant development for ENFiD-Austria, Sonia Zerrudo was elected Internal Auditor for 2027–2028. She…

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VIENNA — The local Filipino community is gearing up for a special evening of connection and cinema. Ligaya Apparel and RAMBAK Austria are proudly presenting “Forgotten Island”, a community get-together and exclusive movie screening taking place on Tuesday, 6th of October, 2026, at Lugner Kino (Gablenzgasse 3, 1150 Wien, accessible via U6 Burggasse). Designed as an opportunity for families, friends, and community members to unite and celebrate Filipino culture, the event highlights growing Filipino representation on the big screen. Event Details at a Glance Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early…

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VIENNA, Austria — Forty-five visual artists from across Europe and the Asia-Pacific recently gathered at the United Nations Office in Vienna and at the City Gallery Vienna for “Pagtitipon,” a landmark contemporary art exhibition highlighting global diversity and world-class Filipino talent. Co-organized by the Manila-based Bastedor Art Studio and the Vienna-based non-profit art collective sige!, the cultural platform brought together creators from varied backgrounds to showcase conceptual, modern, and traditional works on an international stage. A Reunion of Mentorship and Art Among the highlights of the exhibition was the reunion…

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VIENNA, September 27, 2026 — The religious group Through Mary to Jesus – Our Lady of Manaoag joined the parish community of Herz Jesu, Töllergasse for a special Youth Mass held on the occasion of the parish’s Thanksgiving celebration on September 27, 2026. The celebration brought together parishioners, young people, and members of the Filipino Catholic community in an atmosphere of faith, gratitude, and fellowship. Adding a special international and Filipino dimension to the liturgy, several Filipino elements were incorporated into the Mass, reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the…

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Leopoldau, Vienna – September 27, 2026. — The parish garden of Leopoldau came alive on Sunday, September 27, as a large crowd gathered for the annual Thanksgiving Feast, filling the entire garden with music, dancing, friendship and a strong sense of community. The celebration brought together parishioners, visitors, Filipino community groups, friends of the Parish of Leopoldau and guests from different parts of Vienna. Among those who joined the festivities were members and friends of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora (ENFiD-Austria), Babaylan Austria, Walkers, VIC Club Filipino, UNCAV, PACES,…

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On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Filipino Catholic Community in Vienna came together in prayer and thanksgiving at the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy, where music became a powerful expression of faith, unity and devotion. At the heart of the celebration was the Filipino Catholic Community Joint Choir, whose members from different Filipino Catholic choirs joined their voices to provide the musical accompaniment for the Feast of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and the Thanksgiving Holy Mass of Bishop Cyril “Jojo” Villareal. Hundreds of faithful gathered for the celebration, filling the church with…

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