Category: People and Places

Vienna, Austria – June 5, 2025 – The vibrant Filipino community in Vienna will come together on June 7, 2025, to celebrate the Philippine Independence Day in a grand event at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. Organized by the Council of Filipino Associations in Austria (CFAA) in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy in Austria, the festivities will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through music, dance, and tradition. The celebration will feature diverse cultural presentations representing the three main island groups of the Philippines—Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—through colorful and…

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Vienna, June 2, 2025 — The Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS), under the masterful direction of Jonathan M. Velasco, delivered a powerful and moving performance at Canisius Church in Vienna’s 9th District on June 2. The concert, which drew both Filipino and foreign guests, featured a rich repertoire of sacred choral pieces and original Filipino compositions that captivated the audience from the first note to the last. The evening was more than just a showcase of musical excellence. It was a benefit concert in support of the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational…

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Vienna, Austria – 2. June 2025 – The Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) has awarded the Global Partner of Peace Award to the Ateneo Chamber Singers, recognizing the choir’s exceptional contribution to peacebuilding through the power of music. The award was presented after the Charity Concert of the group heröd at the Canisius Church in Vienna’s 9th District by the WFWP UN Vienna Office and presented by Renate Amesbauer, General Secretary of WFWP UN Vienna and President of WFWP Austria, alongside Merle Soquila Blaschke, head of WFWP Corinthia and…

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VIENNA, Austria — June 2, 2025 — The internationally acclaimed Ateneo Chamber Singers (ACS) from the Philippines will take center stage this evening at Canisius Kirche for a special concert featuring choral and sacred music. Organised in partnership with the Philippine-Austrian Cultural and Educational Society (PACES), the performance is set for 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Lustkandlgasse 36, 1090 Vienna. Founded in 2002, the Ateneo Chamber Singers have become global ambassadors of Filipino choral excellence. They have captured top prizes at elite international competitions, including the World Choir Games…

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Vienna, Austria. 31. May 2025 – The Feast of Santacruzan, a cherished Filipino tradition, was celebrated in Vienna, Austria, by the Fr. Daberto Memorial Foundation (EDABEM), a group rooted in Antique, Philippines. Held in the 10th District of Vienna, the event featured a short but meaningful procession to the hall of the Salvatorian Parish, bringing a touch of Filipino heritage to the heart of Europe. Santacruzan commemorates the legendary finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena (Reyna Elena), mother of Roman Emperor Constantine. Introduced to the Philippines during Spanish…

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Vienna, Austria – 22 May 2025 – Two powerful sessions of “Critical Conversations with Ronald Llamas” were held in Vienna on 20 and 21 May 2025, bringing together members of the Filipino community, representing various civic, religious, interest, and regional groups in a timely discussion about the political landscape in the Philippines and the road ahead towards the 2028 presidential elections. Organised by Tres, Lolit Kaszuba, Ning Lobrigo, and Marizel Rojas —a civic-minded trio of Filipino women leaders in Austria known for promoting dialogue, solidarity, and empowerment—the back-to-back conversations took…

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Art has always been a powerful medium for expressing complex emotions and life experiences. In an era where society often prioritizes success and perfection, the emotional journey of trying to conceive is frequently overlooked. A visionary artist, Lisa Ante brings this personal narrative to the forefront through her compelling collection, “FlowerEmbryoArt.” From June 2nd to 28th, Ante’s thought-provoking works will be showcased at the City Gallery in Vienna, located at Mahlerstrasse 11, 1010 Vienna. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the strength found in vulnerability and the profound essence…

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Vienna, Austria – May 25, 2025 — The Parish of the Heart of Jesus in Vienna warmly welcomed Filipino devotees of Our Lady of Manaoag and the “Through Mary to Jesus” religious group during the culminating celebration of the Novena to Mary in May. The event began with a solemn procession from the parish garden to the church, as attendees prayed the Holy Rosary. Marian hymns in English filled the air between each station, led by guitarist Mr. Efren Alican, adding a heartfelt musical backdrop to the devotion. This year’s…

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