Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Shaping the Future
After the groundbreaking first volume, Common Diversities: Junge Filipin@s im deutschsprachigen Raum, which gave Filipinos in German-speaking regions the space to speak their truths — about identity, migration, family, and belonging — we continue the journey.
It was one of the first times their stories were told on their own terms, in their own voices.
Now, with Common Diversities 2, the conversation expands. This second book brings together a wider chorus of Filipino European voices — artists, thinkers, activists, and everyday storytellers — who are courageously remaking the past and shaping the future. Through personal reflections, essays, and creative works, they challenge invisibility, reclaim identity, and celebrate the richness of our shared experiences.
📖 These two volumes are pioneering.
They are among the first of their kind to center Filipino European perspectives with such depth and diversity. They speak of migration, memory, belonging, and the beauty of living between cultures.
💬 We warmly invite you to read the book.
Let it move you. Let it challenge you. Let it connect you to a vibrant, growing community of voices that continue to evolve and inspire.
Whether you are part of the diaspora, a curious reader, or someone passionate about diversity and inclusion — this book is for you.
📣 Join Us at the Launch & Celebration of Common Diversities 2
We are excited to invite you to the official launch of Common Diversities 2: Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Shaping the Future at the Frankfurter Buchmesse, hosted at the Philippines Pavilion – Guest of Honor 2025.
Common Diversities 2 will be among the titles presented during this historic moment for Philippine literature and diaspora voices on the global stage.
📍 Frankfurt Book Fair – Philippines Pavilion https://www.buchmesse.de/en/highlights/guest-honour
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🎉 Let’s Celebrate Together!
After the launch, we warmly invite you to a special community celebration of Common Diversities 2 — a chance to connect, reflect, and toast to the voices that make this book so powerful.
📍 Location: AmkA – Amt für multikulturelle Angelegenheiten, Veranstaltungsfoyer 4012 (Aufzug 4. OG)
📌 Address: Mainzer Landstraße 293, 60326 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland
🆓 Free entrance
🥂 Drinks & simple finger food provided
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕠 Time: 17:00–18:30
📧 Questions? Reach out to: info@zentrum-oep.at RSVP until October, 14 here: Registration form CD2
Get your copy now!
- Austria: Send an email to common_diversities_2@zentrum-oep.at (€ 25.60)
- Germany and others: regiospectra Verlag (€ 24.90)
