Ongoing until June 30; various places in Manila, Cebu, and Davao; for more information, visit www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/philippines
Experience a European Cultural Summer dubbed “Viva Europa 2018” – a showcase of the best in European dance, film, literature, music, sports, and visual arts.
Children will also be in the spotlight of this year’s cultural festival. “Lakbayin Natin ang EU” will be presenting the best of European storytelling, games, languages, film, music and arts and crafts to disadvantaged children in the Museo Pambata, Roxas Boulevard on May 12.
On May 24, a workshop and on-the-spot drawing contest for children with the theme “EUropa, Kaibigan ko to” will also be held for children from private and public schools at the Museo Pambata. The same day, the EU Delegation will hold a children’s rights summit.
Hear the best choirs belt their masterpieces in EU and Filipino languages on May 26 and 27 at Far Eastern University. Then, jam with musicians from Austria, the Philippines, Spain, and Sweden at the Euro-Pinoy Concert on May 30. Headlining the concert are Paul Zialcita, a Spanish percussion performance artist who uses an exotic mix of upcycled objects and local materials combined with elements of Filipino martial arts to re-imagine the Philippines on the world stage. Also performing are Spanish flamenco guitarist Alex Alcaraz, Austrian sound artist, music producer and percussionist Stefan Löwenstein, and Swedish jazz artist Jeanette Kamphuis.