Category: People and Places

Austria’s “Footballer of the Year” is David Alaba for the tenth time. The captain of the ÖFB team and Real Madrid player, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture last Sunday, came out on top with 53 points ahead of Konrad Laimer (FC Bayern/13), Christoph Baumgartner and Nicolas Seiwald (both RB Leipzig and 7 points each) in the poll conducted by the APA among the coaches of the twelve clubs in the Admiral Bundesliga. It is Alaba’s fourth triumph in a row, and his ten Footballer of the Year awards make…

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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to visit the solo exhibition, “The Show Must Go On,” of world-class artist Helenna Jouja before it concludes on Saturday, December 22, 2023. The art exhibit is located at the Sechschimmelgalerie on Sechschimmelstrasse 14 in 1090 Wien, from 15:00 to 19:00. According to the artist herself, “this captivating “Show Must Go On” painting series, which may have originated before 2018, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring essence of art. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all my dear friends who have shown…

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Under the motto GEMEINSAM SIND WIR STARK (Together we are strong) a well-organized launch of the Alliance of Filipino Health Workers in Austria was staged on December 15, 2023, at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna. A number of Filipino health workers and pensioners from all over Austria attended the launching ceremony. Some newly arrived nurses from the Philippines were also represented. The organizers, under the leadership of Marjorie Akistoy, Richel Bögner, and Janet Heiss, offered a one-of-a-kind programme that featured inspirational talks and practical information on issues concerning Filipino health…

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The Filipino community in Vienna celebrated the annual Christmas gathering on December 8, 2023, at the Hall of the Pfarre Leopoldau, Leopoldauer Platz 12, 1210 Vienna. The event featured Filipino food and holiday treats, traditional Christmas carols, music, and dance. Mr. Ray Arreza, Chairman of the CFAA, welcomed members and their guests to an afternoon of good food and music. He spoke about how the Christmas season has always held special significance for Filipinos at home and abroad. He encouraged everyone to remember the true reason for the celebration, which…

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The European Filipino Bowling Federation is staging a three-day bowling tournament in conjunction with its 6th anniversary at the Phoenix Bowling Park Hernals in Vienna’s 17th district.The tournament is part of a continuous initiative to gather Filipino bowlers from across European member countries to showcase and share their bowling skills and talent in a series of friendly bowling matches.Several bowlers compete in the tournament, including delegates from the European Filipino Bowlers Federation: Austria, Athens, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Philippine Bowling League in Austria President Robert Carlo Gonzales…

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As part of the current VOICEMANIA event in Vienna, VieVox presented an entertaining programme on Thursday, November 27, 2023, appealing to Acapella arrangements of some pop classics by the Beatles, Queen, and the BeeGees, as well as Viennese songs. The concert was held at the Hotel am Spittelberg in Vienna’s 7th District. A number of acapella music lovers and some Filipino audience attended it. Michael Florendo, the son of Filipino musicians Lilibeth and George Florendo, is one of the leading members of the ensemble. VieVox, consisting of former soloists from…

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A charity concert organised by the Pontifical Mission was staged on November 21, 2023, at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Four priests from all corners of the world rocked the stage. The Konzerthaus at Lothringerstraße 20 hosted a special musical treat on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. At this year’s Missio charity concert, “Concert for Peace,” four priests from all over the world performed under the banner of peace. They sang well-known pop songs and rap, as well as pop hits and spiritual songs. People are suffering from violence,…

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Babaylan Austria, a civic and charitable women’s organization, staged a masquerade ball on November 11, 2023, at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna.“Indeed, the event was an opportunity to dazzle up, wear masks and dance the night away,” Dorcy Aigner, president of Babaylan Austria, commented.The motto of the event was: Let your light shine! The Babaylan-Austria.The president extended her gratitude to her fellow officers and members for their active involvement in various projects and activities of Babaylan. Aigner related the event’s theme to their role as a women’s group in Austria.…

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