The Filipino Expat Magazine partnered with different individuals and organizations to launch several events in Barcelona.

Doce Caras Photo Exhibit

Barcelona-based Filipina filmmaker and events photographer AC Maria held her first solo photo exhibit entitled Doce Caras at the Philippine Consulate in Barcelona last 21 October 2022. Doce Caras (Twelve Faces) are the twelve hour numbers of the clock represented by eleven photographs of selected kababayans whom AC Maria had worked with previously as a photographer. All photographs depicted different facets of a migrant ´s life, his/her struggles and triumphs, dreams and frustrations. Organized by The Filipino Expat Magazine in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in BarceIona, Doce Caras ran from 22 October until 10 November 2022. Photo: Cecil Luna

Launching Of Bongga Bags

“Ang Bag ni Bong”, a bag exhibit was held last 9 December 2022 at the Philippine Consulate General office in Barcelona. The bag collection of Filipino designer Bernie “Bong” Velasco, called Bonga bags, are all made from authentic Spanish leather, handmade by Catalan artisans in Barcelona. Each design has a personal story. Bong named each bag after the people who have mentored, inspired and accompanied him in his life’s journey. The name Bonga is a play between the feminine form of his name Bong and the Filipino slang word “Bongga” which means fabulous. The exhibit ran until December 23, 2022. Photo Cecil Luna.

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Tulipa Documentary Screening In Barcelona

The Filipino Expat Magazine in collaboration with The Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona and Bahaghari Bcn organized the successful screening of the short documentary Tulipa in Barcelona last 14 January 2023 at Casal del Barri Folch i Torres. Tulipa is about Filipino LGBTs who sought life outside the Philippines.It features personal experiences and life stories about survival, hope, and continuous struggle of Filipino LGBTs living in the Netherlands. One of the most pressing campaigns explored in the film is the call to pass the SOGIE (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression) Equality Bill, which aims to legalize measures to prevent various acts of discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. The event was graced by the film’s Executive Producer and founder of Filipino LGBT Europe Chris Sta. Brigida Kopp and activist and one of the featured individuals Kaye Candaza. Photo: Pepe Chavez.

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The Lost Cat In Barcelona

Filipino artists Dianne Ico and Coro Kudyapi made the Filipino community in Spain proud for being part of the big Opera production La Gata Perduda (The Lost Cat) produced by Liceu Barcelona last 5 & 7 October 2022. La Gata Perduda tells the story of a cat (the symbol of Raval neighborhood) and its residents (a mix of locals and immigrants) depicting their colorful history, diverse cultures and values. Dianne Ico played the role of La Gata and Coro Kudyapi joined almost 300 artists at the prestigious Grand Teatro del Liceu which just celebrated its 175th year. Photo: AC Maria.

Pampinay In London Fashion Week

The iconic and cult Filipino fashion brand PamPinay successfully showcased its latest collection of wearable and sustainable clothing at the 2023 London Fashion Week’s House of Ikons on 18 February 2023 at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s. Founded during the height of the pandemic in 2021, PamPinay is the brainchild of multi-awarded visual artist Pamela Gotangco, who is based in Switzerland, and graphic fashion designer Christian Belaro, who is based in England. The collection is artisanally made by women seamstresses and weavers in the Philippines, and features handwoven fabrics from different Filipino tribes from Abra in the Mountain province to Lake Sebu in Cotabato.