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Czechoslovak Courage: Volunteerism in World War II

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In line with the Day of the Valor or Araw ng Kagitingan celebrated every 9th of April, programs to honour the heroic defense and valiant fight of the men and women of war are conducted. Aside from the Filipino and American soldiers, the Embassy… more ►

Čapek´s RUR published in Filipino

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Hundred years ago, a Czech playwright Karel Čapek had a prophetic vision of a sub-human life capable of performing the work of the world “ROBOT”. To commemorate this centennial anniversary, Czech Embassy in Manila in cooperation with… more ►

Webinar on political participation of women

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Czech Embassy in Manila, in cooperation with SPARK! Philippines, organized a webinar „Political Participation: Women and Governance“ which centered on the importance and the challenges of women's participation in governance. more ►

Launch of HAKA Anthology in Filipino

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HAKA – Anthology of European Speculative Fiction in Filipino, edited by Former Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Olša Jr., was formally launched in Manila on 28 November 2019. more ►

Awards for Lidice Art Exhibition 2019

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Czech Ambassador Jana Šedivá awarded from the Lourdes School of Mandaluyong for a very good work of art by the International Children's Exhibition of Fine Arts Lidice. more ►

30th Year Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution

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Czech Embassy in Manila organized number of events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Velvet Revolution in 1989, including photo exhibition, panel debate with students or film festival about the communism in Europe. more ►

Anthology of European Speculative Fiction in Filipino

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The third anthology of speculative / science fiction in Filipino is available in National Bookstore from June 2019! more ►

Czech Guitarist Lukáš Sommer in the Philippines

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This May, the Philippines heard for the first time the serenade of a renowned Czech guitarist and composer, Lukáš Sommer, as he brought to the country his music and artistry. Apart of concerts, he held Master Classes at the Filipino schools and… more ►

Production of Social Impact Films Project

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The Czech Embassy in Manila proudly supported in May 2019 the project by Active Vista, focused on Production and Distribution of Social Impact Films. more ►

Czech Embassy at Lakbayin Natin and EU 2019

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The Czech Embassy celebrated Lakbayin Natin ang EU's 11th year, a program under the umbrella of the Viva Europa 2019 - cultural festival, organized by the European Union Delegation and other EU embassies and cultural institutions. more ►

„Patid“ – anthology of modern Czech and Slovak stories in Filipino

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Closing the celebrations of 100 years sice the creation of the joint Czech and Slovak state (establishment of Czechoslovakia in 1918), the anthology of contemporary Czech and Slovak short stories in Filipino translation was published in December… more ►

Czech Embassy at International International Bazaar

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Czech Embassy actively participated at the International Bazaar of Manila where it presented number of Czech products. more ►

Czech poetry jukebox in Manila

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The first poetry jukebox in the Phillipines was just installed by the Czech Embassy in One HSB Park on High Street in BGC, Taguig. It recites poetry for free, without need of coins. All you need is to stop for a while, press the button, select a… more ►

Launch of Twisted Travels book on Central Europe

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With the financial support of Czech Embassy in Manila, writer Jessica Zafra published a travel book "Twisted Travels". more ►

Soundscapes of Central Europe

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The Embassies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovak Republic, in cooperation with the UP College of Music, organized a concert of classical music from Central Europe entitled “Soundscapes of Central Europe”. more ►

Czech Comics exhibit in Manila

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In celebration of the 100th year of Czech Comics, famed works of notable Czech comics artists in exhibit “Meanwhile, Elsewhere…” were displayed at the NCCA Gallery in Intramuros, Manila in September 2018. more ►

Seminar on Art Protis in Manila

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“Progressive Tapestry Now and Then” - it was a topic of a captivating lecture on Art Protis - Czech invention of non-vowen tapestry - in National Museum of the Philippines by Ms. Markéta Vinglerová, visiting scholar of Museum of… more ►

Dark Blue World movie screens in Manila

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In commemoration of the historic end of the Second World War in Europe in May 1945, Czech Embassy Manila presents Dark Blue World as the fifth film to be screened in the Czech Movie Gems collection this month. more ►

Krtek comes to Manila Exhibition

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Czech Embassy in Manila, in cooperation with Museo Pambata, has launched the “Krtek comes to Manila” Exhibition, showcasing Czech cartoon and animation character Krtek (The Little Mole). more ►

Federico Aguilar Alcuaz’s Art Protis

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Hanging in the historic primed walls of the National Museum of Fine Arts are twenty of the most beautiful art textile works by National Artist Federico Aguilar Alcuaz, one of the renowned household names in the art world for his diverse talents… more ►

Vintage art propaganda Czech film Smugglers of Death premiers in Manila

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Vintage art propaganda film Smugglers of Death also known as King of Šumava (Král Šumavy, 1959) is to premiere in Manila as a part of the Czech Movie Gems film festival more ►

Two Filipino youth awarded in International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice 2017

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Embassy of the Czech Republic in Manila would like to cordially congratulate the Filipino children participating in the 45th International Children’s Exhibition of Fine Art Lidice in 2017. more ►

9th European Film Festival in Palau

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On the 26th of September 2017 the Minister of State Faustina Rehuher-Marugg, Minister of Culture Baklai Temengil, and Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Olša jr. opened the 9th European Film Festival in Palau. A wide range of films were screened… more ►

Glass blowing workshop with Jiří Pačinek

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Date: 28 October 2017  Venue: A-11 Gallery, 2680 F.B. Harrison Street, Pasay City, Manila

Czech glass artist Jiri Pacinek returned to the Philippines for the second time to conduct a glassblowing and glass sculpting demonstration at the A-11 Gallery in Pasay City. more ►

Czech movie "Angel of the Lord" at CineEuropa in Leyte City

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Date: 21 November 2017  Venue: Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte City

Come to watch an enchanting fantasy story and Czech blockbuster "Angel of the Lord 2" about an angel Petronel who works at the Heaven's gates. more ►

Exhibition of Peter Sís - Three Golden Keys

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Date: 26 October 2017 - 31 October 2017  Venue: Shangri-la Plaza, EDSA, Mandaluyong, National Capital Region

The Peter Sís Exhibition "Three Golden Keys" is about the works of the mysteries of Prague explored in The Three Golden Keys, a book he wrote at the suggestion of his editor Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.… more ►

Czech movie "Angel of the Lord" at CineEuropa in Manila

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Date: 24 September 2017  Venue: Shang Cineplex Shangrila EDSA, 1552 Mandaluyong, Manila

Come to watch an enchanting fantasy story and Czech blockbuster "Angel of the Lord 2" about an angel Petronel who works at the Heaven's gates. more ►

Renowned Czech Photographer Jiří Turek debuts “cityLOVE” Exhibition in Manila

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Jiří Turek, renowned Czech photographer, debuts his cityLOVE exhibition for the first time in Manila. Czech Embassy, in partnership with Alliance française as host venue brings to the public a glimpse of Czech photography and style at its finest… more ►

8th European Film Festival in Palau

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On 3rd October 2016 the Minister of State Billy Kuartei, Minister of Culture Baklai Temengil, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno, and Czech Consul Veronika Hirzel opened the 8th European Film Festival in Palau. A wide range of films were… more ►

Czech Nobel Prize-awarded poet now in Filipino

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A thick selection of the very best poems by 1984 Nobel Prize-awardee Jaroslav Seifert is the most recent addition to the Aklat ng Bayan series—a collection of award-winning literary works from prestigious local and international writers… more ►

Prague Christmas Miracles now in Palau

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Audience in Palau has a chance to watch the light comedy made in Czech-Mexican coproduction, Miracles in Prague (Přijde letos Ježíšek? / Milagro en Praga), directed by Lenka Kny and featuring famous Czech and Mexican actors such as Josef Abrhám… more ►

Opera concert of Ms. Noema Erba, Czech soprano

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Last March 12th, 2012, the Czech Embassy Manila proudly hosted its major cultural event for the year entitled “The Jewels of European Opera” featuring Czech soprano Ms. Noema Erba and distinguished Philippine artists, tenor Mr. Conrado Ong III… more ►

Czech Food and Cultural Festival, October 17 – 27, 2011, Dusit Thani, Manila

The Czech Food and Cultural Festival will take place in Basix restaurant in Dusit Thani, Manila from October 17 to 27, 2011. more ►