Category: People and Places

There’s something delightful about Filipino culture. It’s a lovely fusion of the Philippine ethnic groups, altogether weaving a rich tapestry of colours, dances, music, and traditions. The celebration of Barrio Fiesta in Austria is an attempt to capture this beautiful fusion’s excitement. Barrio Fiesta is a celebration that continues to be rooted in the traditions of family, community, and Filipino culture. This event is at the heart of the Filipino-Austrian community and infuses a sense of pride among Filipinos and Filipinos. Barrio Fiesta is a time to celebrate home, family,…

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The 28-year-old Viennese (with Filipino background) threw Jonny Clayton, one of the favorites for the title, out of the tournament. One of the most important tournaments in the darts world began on Saturday evening in Blackpool, England. The World Matchplay. An Austrian is also taking part – not Mensur Suljovic, but Rowby-John Rodriguez. And he caused a sensation right from the start: The 28-year-old Viennese had to deal with the current number eight in the PDC ranking, Jonny Clayton. The Welshman was considered one of the favorites, but Rodriguez won…

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The ‘Barrio Fiesta’ is something everybody looks forward to. It means ‘neighborhood-party’ and is something that happens in every town and area in the Philip-pines. Outside of the Philippines, it is a chance for Filipinos to celebrate Philippine culture, find out more information about Filipino TV, music, food, property, balikbayan boxes, remittance, etc., and find out what Filipino businesses exist in the community, and catch up with old friends. The most important date for many in the Austrian-Filipino community is the Barrio Fiesta sa Vienna. The Council of Filipino Associations…

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The newly elected officers of the Kapunungan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA)  were inducted into office by the Charge d’Affiares Irene Susan Natividad, Philippine Embassy, Vienna, Austria. Mr. Alex Chiong, long-time president of the association, said that KBA is one of the oldest Filipino associations in Austria. „The KBA has been an active Filipino organization throughout the past 33 years. It is a massive challenge for all of us to maintain our role as one of Austria’s oldest and most active Filipino organizations. We want to foster our commitment…

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Members of the Association of Pangasinenses in Austria (APA) joined the parishioners and friends of the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Vienna’s 21st District on the celebration of the Feast of the Heart of Jesus and, at the same time, the 65th Priesthood Anniversary of the Parish Priest, P. Joseph Giggenbacher. APA has established itself as a religious group in the parish since the original image of Our Lady of Manaoag is currently enshrined at the parish church. Aside from the group‘s regular religious services in the…

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Filipino Community Leaders/Representatives of Civic/Religious/Interest/Regional Groups in Austria met on Saturday, 18 June, to discuss and plan the events and programs for the upcoming Pamana III Philippine-Austrian Festivals Parade on 27 August 2022, Stephansplatz to Votivkirche 1010, Vienna, Austria. The big and prestigious event is spearheaded by the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFID-Austria ) under the patronage of the Embassy of the Philippines in Vienna and cooperation with the City of Vienna!!!  The event wants to highlight the milestone of the Filipino community in celebrating the 75th Year of…

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Vienna, Austria.  One hundred twenty-four years ago, the Philippines was freed from the clout of Western power.  Filipinos, wherever they may be, never forget to look for different ways to celebrate the country’s independence. In Vienna, Austria, a Floral Offering Ceremony at the garden of the Vienna City Capitol has been initiated by the Philippine Austrian Cultural Society (PACES) under the leadership of Ms. Marizel Rojas, President of PACES. In 1998, on the celebration of the Philippine Centennial Anniversary of the Philippine Independence,  a Catalpa Tree was planted in the eastern…

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Every June 12, Filipinos in the Philippines and worldwide commemorate the Philippine Independence Day, commemorating the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spain. History before the formal conclusion of the Spanish-American War, Filipino revolutionary forces under General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the sovereignty and independence of the Philippines from Spain on June 12, 1898. However, this declaration was neither recognized by the United States, Spain, or other nations. The Spanish government ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris in consideration for an indemnity for Spanish expenses…

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VIENNA, Austria – Hundreds of Filipinos based in Austria will participate in the festivities to mark the 124th Declaration of the Philippine Independence Day here. On June 4, 2022, the Filipino community in Austria, led by the _Council of Filipino Associations in Austria in cooperation with the Philippine embassy, held the Independence day ball at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. The Philippine Embassy in Austria, led by Chargé d’ affairs, a.i. Irene Susan B. Natividad attended the Philippine Independence Day Ball. CDA Natividad lauded the CFAA for its inspiring humanitarian work…

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