Consulate General of the Philippines Frankfurt

RIZAL ARTWORK OF EMERGING FILIPINO ARTISTS AND VIDEO DOCUMENTARY LAUNCHED IN FRANKFURT

In commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt launched an art exhibition and mini-documentary video entitled “Jose Rizal and Art – His Travels in Germany and Europe” on 30 December 2021 at the Consulate’s exhibition area and Facebook page, respectively.

The activities, which were undertaken in cooperation with Magkaisa Creative Space, a Philippine and Germany-based art gallery, aimed to encourage the Filipino-German audience to take the opportunity to revisit the life and work of Rizal through the artwork of emerging Filipino artists of Magkaisa Creative Space and raise awareness of Rizal’s stint in Germany and some European countries. The Rizal artwork featured in the art exhibition and video documentary were the following: (1) “Touch Me Not” by Sarah Tario; (2) “Rizal and Wine” by Kristian Karlo Gonzales; (3) “Unforgettable Heroes” by Jhonrill Cudillo; and (3) “Rizal” by Luke Joshua Estrana. END

NINE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS: TRADITIONAL FILIPINO DAWN MASSES CELEBRATED IN FRANKFURT

16 December – As a crescendo towards Christmas Day, the Filipinos in Frankfurt, joined online by Filipinos in Wiesbaden, Wetzlar, Limburg and Bad Homburg, began the traditional Christmas dawn masses that will run for nine days, culminating on December 25.

These Christmas dawn masses – Simbang Gabi – manifest the strong religious roots and spirit of the holiday season for Filipinos.

The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt led by newly-arrived Consul General Marie Yvette L. Banzon Abalos sponsored the first of the series of masses at St. Ignatius Church in the heart of Frankfurt. The event also marked the first time for the Consul General to meet with members of the Filipino community in Frankfurt. She was welcomed by Filipino chaplain, Father Francis Ofrancia.

With the mass respecting health protocols, Consul General Banzon Abalos highlighted how Filipinos, both in the Philippines and in Germany, have shown throughout the pandemic, the willingness to bear personal discomfort for the sake of public health and the collective good.

This year’s mass collections will be used to support the computer project of St. Nicholas Catholic School in Anda, Pangasinan. END