EU Cultural Calendar
January 2013
February 2013
04/02/13 - Film Showings at the Goethe Institut Library
March 2013
25/02/13 - Freedom Ride Human Trafficking Free Philippines
The Freedom Ride will happen on March 9, 2013 (Saturday) and kick off at the Venice Piazza Fountain Area, McKinley Hill, Taguig. Assembly will be at 7:00 am and ride out will be at 7:30 am. Rest assured that the short program launch ends by 9:00 am.
13/03/13 - Study in Germany - DAAD Consultations
Would you like to study in Germany? Surely you have a lot of questions, like:
How do I get admission?
Do I have to speak perfect German?
How much is the cost of living?
Where can I look for scholarships?
Now you have a chance to have all your questions answered by a real specialist! DAAD is the biggest German organization for academic exchange. Their representative to the Philippines will be available in the Goethe-Institut Philippines for consultations on Thursday, March 14th, 1-3pm.
13/03/13 - RiverScapes IN FLUX
The exhibition RiverScapes IN FLUX was first initiated by the Goethe-Institut Vietnam in 2011 with the aim of artistically portraying ecological and cultural changes throughout Southeast Asia. Seventeen Southeast Asian artists were chosen by curators from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines and were thus invited to take part. The exhibition shows installations, video and sound works as well as photographs.
Date: 15 March – 15 April 2013
Venue: Metropolitan Museum Manila, Bangko Central ng Pilipinas Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Manila
January 2012
February 2012
04/02/12 - 25/02/12 - Cinema in the Open-Air
Cinema: Philippine-German Month 2012
Date and Time: 04; 11; 18; 25 February 2012, 8:00pm
Venue: Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium
Admission is Free.
For more details you can call: 840-5723 or e-mail: program@manila.goethe.org
Organiser: Goethe Institut
13/02/12 - 13/02/12 - A Romantic Evening for the launch of FrancoPhil2012
Piano recital with French pianist Marie Vermeulin featuring Claude Debussy and Olivier Messiaen pieces
Date: February 13, 2012, 7.30pm
Venue: Paco Park, General Luna St., Paco, Manila
Admission to the concert is free.
RSVP: sabrina@alliance.ph or call or text 0917.892.89.68
or 895-7585, 895-744
Organiser: Embassy of France and Alliance Francaise
15/02/12 - Contemporary Dance by Caterina Sagna
Date and Time : Mid-February
Venue :
Description : Workshop
Organiser: Embassy of France and Alliance Francaise
23/02/12 - 23/02/12 - Prof. Rolf Dieter Arens Live at the Philam Life Auditorium
Philippine-German Month 2012
Date and Time: 23 February; 8:00 pm
Venue: Philamlife Auditorium, United Nations Avenue, Malate
Ticket price: PHP 500 l Student: PHP 100
For inquiries call: 440.1021 or 0917.507.7343
Organiser: Goethe Institut
29/02/12 - “Regions beyond territory: Regional gourmet tradition: Italian good taste in the kitchen”
“Regions beyond territory: Regional gourmet tradition: Italian good taste in the kitchen”
Date and Time : End of February – beginning of March
Venue : White Space, Makati (2314 Pasong Tamo Ext.)
Description : The project is going to be carried out in collaboration with the Emilia-Romagna Region and “Casa Artusi,” which provides for tasting Italian cuisine dishes, cooking classes and exhibitions in the most modern Philippine Multifunction Center.
Organiser: Embassy of Italy
March 2012
April 2012
19/04/12 - Viva Europa 2012:European Union's exciting cultural showcase back in Manila this April
"Viva Europa", the European Union's exciting, rich, distinctive and dynamic cultural showcase is back in Manila starting this April. This year's celebrations bring to Manila the best of European art, music, dance, film, languages and poetry beginning this April to June. More details may be found at: http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/philippines/press_corner/all_news/news/2012/vivaeuropa2012_en.htm
19/04/12 - Dia Del Libro
21 April. Bersong EuroPinoy under Día del Libro
Bersong EuroPinoy, as part of the International Book Day celebration, is a poetry recital. It will be a poetry chain of European and Filipino poets under the framework of the Día Internacional del Libro (International Book Day) which commemorates the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare who both died in 1616. An all-day feast of Spanish food and wine, film showings, games, poetry recital and free Spanish classes. www.manila.cervantes.es
23/04/12 - Club de Lectura in Instituto Cervantes
Club de Lectura in Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes book club specializing in Spanish and Latin American tales will take place every other Tuesday at 7pm. www.manila.cervantes.es
23/04/12 - Cine-club in Alliance Française every Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.
Cine-club in Alliance Française every Wednesday, 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission. www.alliance.ph
20/04/12 - Songs and Symphony
28 April, 8 p.m., Classical Concert, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Songs and Symphony by the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra with French Conductor Michael Cousteau performing European pieces by Offenbach, Bizet and Mozart, a FrancoPhil event
May 2012
01/05/12 - 02/05/12 - Musica FEUROPA
1 to 2 May. Musica FEUROPA. Fourth European Choral Competition, Far Eastern University,
For the fourth time, the Far Eastern University joins in the celebrations as it organises with the EU Cultural Group in Manila, a choral competition showcasing European music from the various choral groups in Metro Manila and other regions. www.musicafeuropa.com
08/05/12 - 11/05/12 - Lakbayin Natin ang EU! (Journey to EU!), Museo Pambata
8 to 11 May. Lakbayin Natin ang EU! (Journey to EU!), Museo Pambata
A weeklong festival of European children's films, literature, storytelling, arts, crafts, music, games, merrymaking and fun. www.museopambata.org
03/05/12 - 06/05/12 - Palau Film Festival
Palau Film Festival
Date: 03 - 06 May
Venue: Palau
June 2012
26/06/12 - 07/07/12 - Dance Project:
The Focus program would consist of a series of performances, workshops and film screening from different European choreographers and performers. Every Embassy or Cultural Institute from European countries is free to propose either a performance, either a workshop, or a talk, or even a film screening of performances.
July 2012
August 2012
24/08/12 - 26/08/12 - Silent Film Festival
For the 6th year running, we offer audiences in the Philippines the opportunity to watch international silent films the way they are supposed to be seen: on a large cinema screen and scored live by young Filipino bands.
September 2012
October 2012
10/10/12 - Cine Europa 15
November 2012
30/11/12 - Science Film Festival
1. The Science Film Festival, targets primary, secondary and university students, screening films non-commercially at selected museums, schools and universities that address diverse issues such as: science in everyday life, climate change, ecology and environment, life science, natural science and technology, culture and history.
2. Activities organized in connection with the festival, such as: exhibitions, interactive programmes, professional seminars, and student workshops and award competitions.
08/02/12 - Influx Exhibition at Yuchengo Museum
Date: 30 November to 30 January 2013
Venue: Yuchengco Museum
December 2012
23/11/12 - Italian Cinema Now
Date : 04-09 December 2012
Venue: Greenbelt 3,
Ayala Center, Makati City
28/11/12 - Sophie Alour
What: Sophie Alour Trio
When: 06 December 2012
Where: Bonifacio High Street Central Amphitheater 7th Avenue. corner 29th St. (near the Rocket Room) Bonifacio Global, Taguig City
January 2011
February 2011
March 2011
18/03/11 - Verdi’s Monumental Requiem - Main Theater, Cultural Center of the Philippines
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
April 2011
16/04/11 - Bersong Europinoy: Poetry reading at Cervantes
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
28/04/11 - 01/05/11 - “3rd Palau Film Festival”: European Film Festival, Palau Community College, Palau
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
May 2011
28/04/11 - 01/05/11 - “3rd Palau Film Festival”: European Film Festival, Palau Community College, Palau
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
10/05/11 - 13/05/11 - Lakbaying nating ang EU 3 at Museo Pambata
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
June 2011
02/06/11 - Italian National Day - Eugenio Bennato “Taranta Power” (8:30 pm) Fashion Walk, Greenbelt 5, Makati City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
July 2011
18/07/11 - 05/08/11 - Italian knowhow, past, present and future – Restoration methods and instruments of Italian excellence in a fusion of art, science and architecture. University Theater Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
August 2011
18/07/11 - 05/08/11 - Italian knowhow, past, present and future – Restoration methods and instruments of Italian excellence in a fusion of art, science and architecture. University Theater Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
09/08/11 - 31/08/11 - Italian knowhow, past, present and future – Restoration methods and instruments of Italian excellence in a fusion of art, science and architecture. San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
26/08/11 - 28/08/11 - “5th International Silent Film Festival” Cinema 1 – Shang Cineplex, Shangri-la Plaza, Mandaluyong City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
September 2011
08/09/11 - “Italy Night”: “Regional gourmet tradition: Italian good taste in the kitchen” at White Space, Makati City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
09/09/11 - 18/09/11 - Cine Europa 14 at Shangri-La Plaza
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
October 2011
06/10/11 - 12/10/11 - Exhibition of artworks of the Sining ČESKO competition
organisator: CZECH EMBASSY
08/10/11 - Awarding ceremony and official exhibition opening of Sining Česko
organisator: CZECH EMBASSY
November 2011
01/11/11 - Salvatore Ferragamo Autumn/Winter 2011 Fashion Show
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
01/11/11 - Multimedia Exhibition: “Italy of the future” - Metropolitan Museum
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
19/11/11 - 17/12/11 - Czech Film Festival in Rizal Park (every Saturday) – only tentative, to be confirmed
organisator: CZECH EMBASSY
09/11/11 - 13/11/11 - “Moviemov:” Italian Film Festival, Cinema 3 and 5 - Greenbelt 3, Makati City
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
09/11/11 - 16/11/11 - “Buon compleanno Italia!”
11th Edition of Settimana della Lingua Italiana (Italian Language Week)
Organisator: Embassy of Italy
14/11/11 - "Buon compleanno Jose Rizal!"
Unveiling of plaque, lectures, poetry reading and music to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal.
Organisator: Embassy of Italy