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Czech film at Cine Europa 2016

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The 19th edition of the widest selection of European films in the Philippines, annual Cine Europa film festival is to be held in 11 places around the country from September to early December 2016. more ►

Photo exhibition “People of the Philippines” in Litoměřice

“People of the Philippines”, a photo exhibition by renowned Czech photographer, travel writer, author, and publicist Mr. Zdeněk Thoma, was formally opened at newly restored castle in the Czech city of Litoměřice on July 26, 2016. more ►

Czech film festival focus on Philippine cinematography

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Thousands of Czech film fans have been flocking the tiny city of Uherské Hradiště every July for almost half of the century now to participate in the second biggest film festival in the Czech Republic–the so-called Summer Film School… more ►

More PH speculative fiction published in Czech translation

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Czechs enjoy Philippine speculative fiction as an anthology of South East Asian steampunk stories entitled “The SEA Is Ours” (edited by Joyce Ching and Jaymee Goh saw its Czech edition in May 2016 under the title „Krocení… more ►

First book on Philippine history published in Czech language

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The very first Czech-language book on history of the Philippines was published this month. Written by journalist Pavel Vondra who visited the Philippines on numerous occasions it is the unique look on the whole tumultuous past and present of the… more ►

ABS-CBN teleserye The Promise of Forever shot in Prague

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ABS-CBN Channel 2 drama-romantic teleserye ‪‎The Promise of Forever to be screened later this year is set in beautiful Czech capital city of Prague. more ►

2015 Miss Universe stamp... and Czech craftsmanship

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Czech crystal adorn 2015 Miss Universe winner Pia Wurtzbach on a recently issued Philippine postage stamp. more ►

Czech Post-Avangarde Photography Exhibition

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The selection of visually attractive large scale photographs of Václav Jirásek, combined with the more poetic black and white pictures of Radek Čermák and Igor Malijevský, which provide insights into contemporary Czech art photography, is now on… more ►

Franz Kafka translated into Bikol language

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The story of a traveling salesman walking to find himself transformed into a monstrous verminous bug – Franz Kafka´s The Metamorphosis – is now available in Bikol language. One of the seminal works of world fiction of the 20th… more ►

Czech writer awarded by President of Palau

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Acclaimed Czech etnographer and bestselling writer Miloslav Stingl, who turned 85 last week, was awarded by President of the Republic of Palau Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. for his „dedication and selfless commitment in compiling his… more ►

Czech participation on charity diplomatic bazaar

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Embassy of the Czech Republic participated at the 49th annual charity Diplomatic Bazaar at CCP complex on November 29, 2015. more ►

Czech books for Palau Community College

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Thirty books by Czech writers and/or on the Czech Republic, its culture and history were donated to library of Palau Community College, the leading educational facility in the Republic of Palau on September 30, 2015. The books were officially… more ►

New Czech Translations of Philippine Literature

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After a long thirteen years since the anthology of Philippine short stories „Darovaná žena“ has been published in Czech, a new selection of works by Philippine writers is now available in Czech translation. Co-edited by Silvie… more ►

Czech-Philippine literary translation exchange programme launched

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On 23 July 2015, H.E. Jaroslav Olša, jr., Ambassador of the Czech Republic, and Mr. Virgilio S. Almario, Chairman of the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Committee on the Filipino Language), signed the Memorandum of Understanding on a translation… more ►

Czech Republic at the Lakbayin Natin ang EU 2015

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila participated at the 7th year of the European children’s festival, “Lakbayin Natin ang EU,” which took place in Museo Pambata on 16 May 2015. more ►

Czech Republic Awards Filipino Students for Lidice Art Exhibition

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Three Filipino students were chosen in displaying their artworks in the Lidice Gallery in Lidice, Czech Republic. more ►

Children from Philippines awarded for arts for Lidice

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For several years the Philippine scholars were participating on the International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice, which commemorates the child victims from the Czech village of Lidice murdered by German Nazis, as well as all other… more ►

Czech Movie „Kooky“ on the Palau Film Festival

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This year European Union - Palau Film Festival took place on September 25 – 28, 2013. Kooky, a brilliant family movie from Jan Svěrák was representing the Czech cinematography. more ►

Evening of Czech Beer and Cuisine (May 23, 2013)

In the framework of the European Culinary Season the Bravo’s Best Food Restaurant with its PIVO PRAHA Czech Microbrewery prepared in cooperation with the Czech Embassy in Manila the Evening of Czech Beer and Cuisine. more ►

Journey to the EU - Lakbayin Natin ang EU

The 5th annual of the European festival for children Lakbayin Natin ang EU being part of within the framework of the European cultural month took place in the Pambata museum on Roxas Boulevard, Manila. more ►

Musica FEURopa 4

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The 4th Far Eastern University/European Union Choral Competition in the Philippines was held last May 1 & 2 at home at the Far Eastern University (FEU) auditorium. more ►

4th EU – Palau Film Festival

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The 4th European Union - Palau Film Festival was a joint project of the European Delegation, the Goethe Institut and the Embassies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, Finland and Switzerland. more ►

Bersong Euro Pinoy 4: Passion and Poetry

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Opening this year’s Viva Europa 2012 celebrations is the annual ‘Bersong EuroPinoy’ at Instituto Cervantes de Manila along T.M. Kalaw Street. Held last April 21, 2012, it is part of the EU Delegation’s annual dynamic showcase of the best in… more ►

CZitsirya IV: Czech Children’s Day at Museo Pambata

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Centered on the theme of ‘Mother Earth and The Environment,’ the Czech Embassy Manila, along with fellow European embassies and cultural institutions, hosted the 4th Annual ‘Lakbayin Natin ang Europa’ last May 8-11, 2012 in Museo Pambata in… more ►

Czech Film "Grapes" at Alliance Française

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As part of the annual spring celebrations of Francophonie, the Czech Embassy Manila hosted a screening of the Czech film „Bobule“ (Grapes) at the French Cultural Centre (Alliance Française de Manille) last March 2012. The Czech Republic has been… more ►

Czechs at Iloilo International Film Festival

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The Czech Republic welcomed the year with its participation in the 2012 Iloilo International Film Festival. The festival is part of the FDCP’s flagship project dubbed Sineng Pambansa which aims to emphasize and establish the cohesive nature of… more ►

Books to Chinese International School Manila

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The Czech Embassy Manila was privileged to be invited to donate books to the library of Chinese International School Manila (CISM), a private, non-sectarian, co-educational K-12 international school in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila… more ►

Linggo de Linggua Europa IV (LLE4)

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Linggo de Linggua is an annual project involving the European Union (EU) Member States Embassies, the EU cultural institutions, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines in collaboration with notable academic institutions in the… more ►

Czech Food and Cultural Festival in Manila

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The Czech Food and Cultural Festival took place in Basix restaurant in Dusit Thani, Manila last October 17 to 27, 2011.Guest chef Vladimír Šalanský and his team delighted diners with exquisite Czech specialties for the whole duration of the… more ►

“Czech-ahan Tayo!” at the Lyceum of the Philippines University

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The Czech Embassy Manila was invited to “Czech-ahan Tayo!”, a special Open Forum on the Czech Republic last 13 September 2011 at the Intramuros campus of Lyceum of the Philippines University. more ►

Art exhibition on Czech - Filipino ties

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The Czech Embassy Manila unveiled a unique Art Exhibit with the theme “The Czech Republic Through My Eyes” at the Atrium of SM Mall of Asia last October 8, 2011. more ►

Cine Europa 14

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The 14th Cine Europa Film Festival 2011 took place in the Philippines from September to October, 2011. more ►

10 finalists for Sining Česko Competition

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Announcement of winners for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be during the Exhibit Opening and Awarding Ceremonies on October 8, 2011 in SM Mall of Asia. more ►

European Film Festival in Palau

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Several European countries hosted the 3rd annual European Film Festival in Palau Micronesia last April 28 – May 1, 2011. more ►

Children´s exhibit in Museo Pambata

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The Czech Embassy Manila recently opened a children’s exhibit in Museo Pambata entitled “Guhit ČESko: the Czech Republic Through my Eyes.” more ►

winners of “Guhit Česko: Czech Republic Through my Eyes”

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the recently-concluded children’s art competition entitled “Guhit ČESko : the Czech Republic Through my Eyes” more ►

Musica FEURopa

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The recent Far Eastern University/European Union Choral Competition in the Philippines was held on May 18 and 19 in the Far Eastern University (FEU) auditorium. The 2-day event brought in a total of 17 choirs from in and outside Manila, with a… more ►

Sining Česko

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The Cultural Section of the Czech Embassy Manila presents Sining ČESko : My Czech Art, the university edition of the Czech Embassy’s on-going 2011 series of art competitions. more ►

Guhit Česko

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Deadline extended to July 15, 2011 Friday at 12 noon! more ►

Children’s Czech Day at Museo Pambata

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It was an especially exciting day last May 12, 2011 as the Czech Embassy Manila hosted CZitsirya III : Children’s Czech Day at Museo Pambata. Far-away Czech Republic was brought closer to our special guests from Dagdag-Dunong Foundation as they… more ►

Czech film in Alliance Francaise

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On March 16, 2011 a Czech film entitled Behind the High School Walls was presented in Alliance Française de Manille as part of the annual celebrations of Francophonie 2011. more ►

Bergsong Europinoy 3

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In celebration of VIVA Europa 2011, Bersong EuroPinoy 3 took place at the Instituto Cervantes last April 16, 2011 as part of the bigger International Book Day celebration (Dia del Libro). more ►

European Film Festival in Palau

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Several European countries will once again host the annual European Film Festival in Palau Micronesia. Now on its 3rd year, this year’s festival will feature a wide selection of 8 European films from various genres. more ►

Viva Europa 2011

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Experience a European Cultural Summer from April to June 2011 as the European Cultural Group in Manila presents this festival of Arts, Music, Dance, Films, Languages and Poetry to celebrate the founding of the European Union and to highlight the… more ►

Awards of International Children’s Exhibition Lidice 2010

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The 38th International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice 2010 was organized under the auspices of the Government of the Czech Republic to commemorate the children from the Czech village of Lidice who were murdered by the German Nazis in… more ►

FEUlikulahan 3: Czech and Filipino films

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic was invited by the Far Eastern University through the President’s Committee on Culture as one of the main participants of the recently concluded FEUlikulahan 3. It’s a three day (Nov. 17 – Nov. 19, 2010) film… more ►

Czech Fest: A Cultural Experience from the Heart of Europe

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic and the School of Design and Arts of the College of St. Benilde-De La Salle University in cooperation with the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague recently concluded a week-long film… more ►

European Film Festival (Cine Europa 13)

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic together with the other European Union member states in Manila and European cultural institutes successfully organized CINE EUROPA (European Film Festival). Truly, thirteen wonderful years of providing a… more ►

The Week of European Languages

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic together with the other European Union Member States’ Embassies, Delegation of the European Union and academic institutions successfully launched the third edition of the Week of European Languages dubbed as… more ►

CZitsirya II

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic together with Museo Pambata hosted CZitsirya II on May 20, 2010. This event was part of the weeklong festivities in celebration of the Europe Month dubbed as Lakbayin Natin ang EU. Thirty kids, ages 8-11 years… more ►