Events

• Beyond Frankfurt

by Paolo Herras & Jerico Marte

• In the City

A Filipino Literary Powerhouse Iconography Exhibit turns the library into a shrine of Philippine Book Publishing Cultural Chaos. Butch’s vintage fountain pen, delicate but deadly, the one that’s killed more fictional lovers than heartbreak ever could. Bebang’s bicycle helmet with a collection of picked-up coins around the metro, accompanied by her daily notes and struggles…

• Beyond Frankfurt

For thirty-two years now, the Berleburg Literature Pavilion has been dedicated to the respective focus of the Frankfurt Book Fair. This comprehensive cultural showcase, in which the guest country is presented, is enjoying growing popularity.

• In the City

The exhibition surveys the history of Severino Reyes’s Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang from its initial production to its iterations in various media: illustrated book, dance, television, and cinema. Stories for children form an important part of the Philippine literary tradition. And as this particular example demonstrates, they have belonged to the collective imagination of…

• Beyond Frankfurt
• Literary
• Discussion
• Presentation
• Society, Politics, & Culture

The Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut in Berlin will host an evening of book presentations highlighting recent works on Philippine history and literature of the 19th century.

• In the City

The exhibition focuses on texts of the Passion of Christ from the Philippines. The Passion texts reveal the story of the suffering of Christ and his death that leads to salvation. These texts testify to the production of text and image in the telling of a religious narrative that became a performative tradition during the…

• In the City

The program presents select films from Filipino filmmakers Kidlat Tahimik and Nick Deocampo. These films do not only honor the achievements of the filmmakers—they also signify important aspects of Philippine cinema from the '70s onward, namely the complex conditions of a Filipino subjectivity through the history of successive colonialisms and state control over the years.…

• Beyond Frankfurt

Step into — a showcase of joy, flavor, and community spirit that brings to life the magic of Filipino culture. This exhibit is vibrant, unpolished, a little noisy, but always full of heart. No pressure, just play. Tara, liwaliw tayo!

• In the City

Komiks, creators, and killer signatures. Drop by ComicLaden X-tra-Boox for a special book signing featuring Filipino comic artists bringing bold stories and iconic visuals straight from the page to your hands. Meet the minds behind the panels, get your copies signed, and maybe even snag a quick sketch or selfie. 13:00

• Beyond Frankfurt

Join this workshop with artists Danielle Danielle Florendo, Beth Parrocha, Liza Flores, and Randy Valiente. Think street games, tasty bites, lively sounds, and plenty of chances to create alongside the artists. It’s spontaneous, vibrant, a little noisy, and always heartfelt—just like Filipino culture itself.

• In the City

The program presents select films from Filipino filmmakers Kidlat Tahimik and Nick Deocampo. These films do not only honor the achievements of the filmmakers—they also signify important aspects of Philippine cinema from the '70s onward, namely the complex conditions of a Filipino subjectivity through the history of successive colonialisms and state control over the years.…

• In the City

Literaturbahnhof: The Guest Country Hour: at the Haus Des Buches becomes a stop for Philippine storytelling, as authors from the archipelago share stories of memory, resistance, and identity. It welcomes the Philippines into the Haus des Buches’ well-loved literary program, featuring riveting readings from different luminaries in Philippine literature. 11:00 - 12:30

• In the City

The program presents select films from Filipino filmmakers Kidlat Tahimik and Nick Deocampo. These films do not only honor the achievements of the filmmakers—they also signify important aspects of Philippine cinema from the '70s onward, namely the complex conditions of a Filipino subjectivity through the history of successive colonialisms and state control over the years.…

• In the City

Forget everything you know about usual bus tours, this one comes with a barker, a karaoke mic, and a jeepney in the middle of Frankfurt. This is not just a cultural showcase, it’s a loud, proud, joyride through Philippine identity, where the roads of memory meet the highways of diaspora. Picture this: You’re welcomed by…

• In the City

This special session explores the shared threads and cinematic dialogues between the Philippines and Germany. Featuring renowned film historian and filmmaker Nick Deocampo and German scholar Ingo Petzke, the conversation dives into histories of collaboration, influence, and resistance on screen. This is a unique chance to engage with film as a cultural bridge and a…