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Gemeinsam mit unseren Programmg\u00e4sten gestaltet SENTRO das Common Diversities Fest der Vielfalt als einen Ort der Begegnung, des Dialogs und des gemeinsamen Lernens. Wir danken allen, die ihre Perspektiven, Erfahrungen, Kreativit\u00e4t und ihr Engagement mit uns teilen und so Vielfalt in all ihren Facetten sichtbar und erlebbar machen. Lassen Sie sich inspirieren, kommen Sie ins Gespr\u00e4ch und werden Sie Teil dieses gemeinsamen Miteinanders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Together with our featured guests, SENTRO shapes the Common Diversities Festival as a space for connection, dialogue, and shared learning. We warmly thank everyone who shares their perspectives, experiences, creativity, and commitment with us, helping make diversity visible and meaningful in all its richness. We invite you to engage, be inspired, and become part of this collective experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nancy Agbon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nancy is a known live rock singer based in Vienna. Her musical range includes Original Pilipino Music ballads as well as choral repertoire. More details about her artistic background can be found in the description of Our Lady of Sacred Sorrows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gillian Frances Agbon Punzalan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gillian is ten years old. She began to perceive and engage with music at the age of two. From 2018 to 2020, she sang in the Filipino Catholic Children\u2019s Choir. Since 2023 she has been a member of the Junger Mozartchor Wien \u2014 an internationally recognized children and youth’s choir known for its tours across Europe, Asia, and South America and for collaborations with world\u2011class orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic. She also plays the guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gilyn Annadel Agbon Punzalan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gilyn began singing at the age of two and has since developed her musical skills as both a vocalist and bassist. From 2010 to 2014, she trained at the Dietrichgasse Music School. Between 2015 and 2020, she played guitar for the Filipino Catholic Children\u2019s Choir. She performs as a wedding singer and soloist for special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Camilo C. Antonio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Camilo is a Philippine-born naturalized Austrian who sees himself as \u201cflipped euraustrian\u201d: cultural activist driven by trickle-up engagement, writing, and publishing poetry\/essays on book\/film\/theater reviews. Jointly with his lifetime partner, Franz Karl Pr\u00fcller, founded and facilitates UrbanNomadMixes, a Vienna-based floating alliance of performance artists and creative activists. Left Manila in 1967 on a Rotary International Foundation Fellowship, received an MA; and then a doctoral fellowship at Georgetown University with which he did fieldwork in Latin America. Got involved with NGOs mediating human rights that led to a job at the IAEA in Vienna. Moving to UNIDO, managed technical cooperation programs, and directed the Asia Bureau. Subsequently curated a CARICOM program for filmmakers in the Caribbean diaspora; chaired the jury of the Caribbean Tales International Film Festival and spearheaded Roma social inclusion projects as well as advised academic fellows on migration\/diaspora projects for the ERSTE Foundation. He holds a Ph.D., an Honorary Citizenship from the Mayor of Boulder, Colorado in 1968; and the Philippine Presidential 2000 Pamana Award for Outstanding Filipinos Abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raphael Rey Bacolod<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Raphael ist Director f\u00fcr Indonesien und die Philippinen bei der Austrian Business Agency (ABA) \u2013 WORK in AUSTRIA<\/a>. In seiner Funktion unterst\u00fctzt er Fachkr\u00e4fte und Unternehmen bei der Vernetzung zwischen \u00d6sterreich und S\u00fcdostasien.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Er verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber einen Masterabschluss in East Asian Business und absolviert derzeit ein Masterstudium in ASEAN Studies an der University of the Philippines Open University. Dar\u00fcber hinaus bringt er Berufserfahrung in den Bereichen Business Development und Vertrieb im Asien-Pazifik-Raum mit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seine Gro\u00dfmutter und seine Mutter wanderten in den 1970er Jahren von den Philippinen nach \u00d6sterreich aus. Die Geschichte seiner Familie pr\u00e4gt seine Verbindung zu den Philippinen und zur philippinischen Diaspora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Austrian Business Agency (ABA) ist eine Tochtergesellschaft des Bundesministeriums f\u00fcr Wirtschaft, Energie und Tourismus (BMWET) sowie die offizielle Standortagentur der Republik \u00d6sterreich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Helena Bartels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Helena hat deutsch-philippinische Wurzeln, lebt in Berlin und arbeitet als klinische Psychologin in der internationalen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Beruflich sowie pers\u00f6nlich besch\u00e4ftigt sie sich mit Fragen von Identit\u00e4t, professioneller Entwicklung und damit, wie gesellschaftliche und kulturelle Kontexte pr\u00e4gen, wer wir sind. Besonders interessiert sie, was Menschen in helfenden Berufen brauchen, um selbst Raum f\u00fcr Reflexion, Unterst\u00fctzung und F\u00fcrsorge zu finden. In ihren Workshops schafft sie R\u00e4ume, in denen Menschen einander begegnen, voneinander lernen und gemeinsam neue Perspektiven entwickeln k\u00f6nnen.\u201c
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Her Excellency Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ambassador Bernas is the Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Austria since 2023, with concurrent jurisdiction over the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Slovenia, and the Slovak Republic. She is also the Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was previously Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Museum of the Philippines (2018-2022), and President and Chair of the Congressional Spouses Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was Head of Policy of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)’s Coral Triangle international team that assisted the six governments involved in the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security in the formation of their multilateral partnership to manage the Coral Triangle. Prior to this, she worked on regional technology and business policy for eleven years, particularly in ASEAN and APEC. She was also Director for Strategic Development of the Foundation for IT Education and Development, which trained public high school teachers and principals in the Philippines in the use of appropriate information technology and the Internet for teaching and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management Economics from Ateneo de Manila University, and a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, USA. She is married with one surviving child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ralph Chan <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ralph Chan ist ausgebildeter Soziologe der Universit\u00e4t Wien und widmet sich in seiner Forschung sowie aus pers\u00f6nlichem Interesse den Themen \u201ePhilippinen, Filipinos und die philippinische Gemeinschaft in \u00d6sterreich\u201c. Dieses Interesse entstand aus seiner Suche nach der eigenen Identit\u00e4t und dem Wunsch, seine Lebensgeschichte besser zu verstehen. Von klein auf bewegte er sich zwischen Welten: der \u00f6sterreichischen und der philippinischen, der europ\u00e4ischen und der asiatischen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralph fand Zugang zu seiner eigenen Identit\u00e4t, indem er \u00fcber seine Erfahrungen schrieb und reflektierte, die stark von sozialen, politischen und kulturellen Entwicklungen gepr\u00e4gt sind. Er versteht sich selbst als Filipino, der in \u00d6sterreich geboren und aufgewachsen ist, zugleich aber eine starke Verbindung zur philippinischen Kultur und zu den Philippinen pflegt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Er war Moderator der Webinar-Reihe und des Podcasts \u201eEuro-Pinoy Talk\u201c von SENTRO, ist Mitherausgeber der Anthologien Common Diversities: Junge Filipin@s im deutschsprachigen Raum<\/em> und Common Diversities 2: Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Shaping the Future<\/em>, und Country Editor f\u00fcr \u00d6sterreich beim \u00e4ltesten und am l\u00e4ngsten bestehenden euro-philippinischen Online-Magazin \u201eRoots&Wings\u201c. Zudem war Ralph einer der Mitbegr\u00fcnder des Halo-Halo-Netzwerks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ana Maria Cruz Langer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Ana Maria, affectionately known as \u201cMinnie,\u201d is a passionate advocate for Filipino culture and community engagement in Austria and across Europe. She serves as Auditor and Cultural Director of the European Network of Filipino Diaspora Austria (ENFiD-Austria) and is a Founding Member and Adviser of the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino (VIC CF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this year\u2019s festival, she will showcase her collection of Filipiniana and indigenous Filipino attire, highlighting the richness, diversity, and craftsmanship of the Philippines\u2019 cultural traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A driving force behind Folklorico Filipino Austria<\/a>, Minnie has dedicated herself to preserving, promoting, and celebrating Filipino heritage through traditional dance, music, and cultural education. As a strong advocate for cultural diplomacy, she believes in the power of the arts to build bridges between communities and foster greater intercultural understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah May Feliciano Stangl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sarah May verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber mehr als zwei Jahrzehnte Berufserfahrung in unterschiedlichen Wirtschaftsbranchen und kennt die Anforderungen des Gesundheitswesens, der Landwirtschaft, der Industrie sowie der Hotellerie aus langj\u00e4hriger Praxis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die Geschichte der Arbeitsmigration zwischen den Philippinen und \u00d6sterreich ist f\u00fcr sie auch eine pers\u00f6nliche. Ihre Mutter geh\u00f6rte zu den ersten philippinischen Krankenschwestern, die in den 1970er Jahren nach \u00d6sterreich kamen. Die Erfahrungen ihrer Familie mit Migration, Integration und den Herausforderungen im Gesundheitswesen pr\u00e4gen bis heute ihren Blick auf internationale Fachkr\u00e4ftezuwanderung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gemeinsam mit ihrer Familie und starken Partnern gr\u00fcndete sie die Agentur 24 Helfend<\/a>e H\u00e4nde<\/a>. Ihr Anliegen ist es, qualifizierte Fachkr\u00e4fte und \u00f6sterreichische Arbeitgeber zusammenzubringen sowie Fachkr\u00e4fte bei ihrem Weg nach \u00d6sterreich zu begleiten. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dabei verfolgt sie die Vision, Unternehmen nachhaltig mit passenden Fachkr\u00e4ften zu st\u00e4rken und gleichzeitig Menschen neue berufliche Perspektiven zu er\u00f6ffnen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen f\u00fcr sie nicht nur Qualifikationen und Fachkompetenz, sondern auch die \u00dcbereinstimmung von Werten, Unternehmenskultur und individuellen Potenzialen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daniel Garces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Daniel <\/strong>ist Heim- und Verwaltungsleiter bei Wie daham<\/a> und verf\u00fcgt \u00fcber langj\u00e4hrige Erfahrung im Gesundheits- und Pflegewesen. Seine berufliche Laufbahn f\u00fchrte ihn vom Pflegeassistenten \u00fcber die T\u00e4tigkeit als Diplomierter Gesundheits- und Krankenpfleger (DGKP) bis in leitende Funktionen der Langzeitpflege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Derzeit absolviert er ein MBA-Studium im Bereich Health Care Management. Dar\u00fcber hinaus verf\u00fcgt er \u00fcber Weiterbildungen im Pflegemanagement sowie eine Zertifizierung des European Ageing Network f\u00fcr F\u00fchrungskr\u00e4fte in Langzeitpflegeeinrichtungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ein besonderes Anliegen ist ihm die nachhaltige und faire Integration internationaler Pflegefachkr\u00e4fte. Als aktives Mitglied in verschiedenen philippinischen Organisationen im Gesundheitsbereich schl\u00e4gt er die Br\u00fccke zwischen Kulturen und setzt sich daf\u00fcr ein, neu ankommende Fachkr\u00e4fte im Relocation-Prozess zu unterst\u00fctzen sowie faire, zeitgem\u00e4\u00dfe und wertsch\u00e4tzende Rahmenbedingungen in der Pflege zu f\u00f6rdern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Als Sohn philippinischer Eltern bringt er zudem eine pers\u00f6nliche Perspektive auf die Themen Migration und Integration mit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christiane Gotz <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Christiane ist Juristin und Rechtsberaterin mit Schwerpunkt auf Menschenrechten, Migrationsrecht und erneuerbaren Energien. In ihrer Arbeit besch\u00e4ftigt sie sich mit rechtlichen und gesellschaftlichen Fragen an der Schnittstelle von Teilhabe, Chancengleichheit und Nachhaltigkeit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Als Tochter einer philippinischen Mutter und eines \u00f6sterreichischen Vaters bringt sie eine pers\u00f6nliche Perspektive auf Themen wie Identit\u00e4t, Zugeh\u00f6rigkeit und kulturelle Vielfalt mit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In ihrem Beitrag zum ersten Band von Common Diversities<\/em> setzt sie sich mit den Erfahrungen der philippinischen Community im Umgang mit Rassismus, Diskriminierung und Anti-Asian Hate auseinander. Dabei beleuchtet sie die Herausforderungen, aber auch die Strategien von Einzelpersonen und Gemeinschaften, diesen Erfahrungen zu begegnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christiane ist Co-Moderatorin des Festivalprogramms und f\u00fchrt auf Deutsch durch die Veranstaltung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Susanne Songi Griem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Susanne ist im Ruhrgebiet in Deutschland geboren und aufgewachsen, sie lebt und arbeitet in Wien. Die deutsch-koreanische K\u00fcnstlerin und P\u00e4dagogin entwickelt Arbeiten in den Bereichen Performancekunst, Kunstvermittlung und Bildung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alyssa „Mayari“ Gruezo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Mayari (she\/they) is a Bicolana-Batangue\u00f1a ceramic teaching artist, event producer, culinary artist, and engineer rooted on Ohlone Land. As a daughter of Filipino immigrants, her work explores belonging, cultural memory, ancestral connection, and relationship to land. Through clay, food, ritual, and community-centered gatherings, Mayari uplifts themes of reproductive healing, ecological awareness, collective liberation, and food sovereignty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her clay practice began through Redbrick Ceramic Studio\u2019s BIPOC Residency in 2020 and continued while serving as Studio Manager at Artillery Ceramics Art Gallery in 2021. With a background in Materials Engineering, Mayari brings an interest in biomaterials, sustainable design, and natural processes into her creative work. In 2022, she began offering pop-up Palayok<\/em> pottery workshops for the Filipino diaspora in collaboration with Filipino-owned small businesses across the Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, Mayari deepened her practice in the Philippines, connecting with Lokal Lab\u2019s farming education community, teaching workshops through a self-directed residency with Siargao Craft Studio, and studying traditional Philippine building techniques with Ifugao-based artist Ala Luglug. Working with foraged clay became a way to reconnect with land, memory, and ancestral practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continued in 2025 leading immersive clay cohorts that integrate ritual, nature, and ancestral handbuilding techniques, including her four-week series \u201cthe earth speaks, may we learn to listen.\u201d She also participated in Pie Ranch\u2019s Artist in Residence program, where she foraged local clay, pit-fired vessels, and presented work in a community art show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this earth work, her current inspirations root from observing ecosystems and the way they reflect interdependence in our communities. Mayari\u2019s vast breadth of experience uniquely positions her to create meaningful art and impactful community spaces that uplift cultural memory, deepen relationships to land, and cultivate healing within and across communities.
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Annette Hug<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Annette<\/a> ist 1970 geboren. Sie hat in Z\u00fcrich Geschichte und in Manila \u00abWomen and Development Studies\u00bb studiert. Nach T\u00e4tigkeiten als Dozentin und Gewerkschaftssekret\u00e4rin lebt sie seit Januar 2015 als freie Autorin. Seit 2008 sind vier Romane von ihr erschienen, f\u00fcr \u00abWilhelm Tell in Manila\u00bb (2016) wurde sie mit einem Schweizer Literaturpreis ausgezeichnet. Seit 2024 ver\u00f6ffentlicht sie \u00dcbersetzungen von Filipino (Tagalog) ins Deutsche, so die Romane \u00abDas Meer der Aswang\u00bb von Allan N. Derain und \u00abDie 70er\u00bb von Lualhati Bautista. Hug ist Ko-Pr\u00e4sidentin des Vereins Studiyo Filipino. 
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Simon Inou<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Inou<\/a> ist Journalist, Aktivist und Gr\u00fcnder von M-Media, Verein zur F\u00f6rderung interkultureller Medienarbiet, Afrikanet und blackaustria.info, sowie Organisator der \u00d6sterreichischen Antirassismus.Tage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minitta Kandlbauer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Minitta<\/a> is a community advocate committed to promoting diversity, representation, and intercultural understanding. She is actively involved in initiatives supporting Austria’s BIPoC community and serves as Chair of Zwischen den Zeilen \u2013 Institute for Literary Diversity and Critical Thinking, where she organizes workshops, educational programs, and spaces for dialogue that foster literary diversity, anti-racist perspectives, and non-discriminatory language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her commitment to amplifying diverse voices is reflected in her publications. Most recently, she co-authored the interactive children’s non-fiction book Wer sagt dir, was normal ist?<\/a><\/em>, which encourages young readers to question assumptions, embrace different perspectives, and think critically about social norms. She also co-published the anti-racism handbook War das jetzt rassistisch? \u2013 Antirassismus-Tipps f\u00fcr den Alltag<\/a><\/em> and collaborated on Gute Nachrichten aus aller Welt<\/a><\/em>, a children’s non-fiction book that shares inspiring stories from 30 countries and highlights perspectives often overlooked in mainstream media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in Vienna, Minitta is a trained photographer, writer, and book designer. Drawing on her multicultural upbringing, she is passionate about capturing diversity and highlighting marginalized groups through her work. As a commercial, portrait, and event photographer, she combines creative storytelling with social engagement, creating authentic images that celebrate people, identity, and belonging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harold Khan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A Filipino\u2013Singaporean visual artist, Khan\u2019s work integrates cultural memory, popular iconography, and feminist themes through a vivid, illustrative style. Rooted in the visual languages of manga, vintage poster art, and contemporary design, his paintings create a bold interplay of color, narrative, and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educated in Advertising Arts at the University of Santo Tomas, Khan began his creative journey as an illustrator before evolving into a painter whose work now traverses international art circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently based in Vienna, Khan continues to explore diasporic themes and feminine archetypes in his studio practice, bridging Southeast Asian visual culture with European contemporary aesthetics. His work is a study in hybridity\u2014deeply personal, visually immediate, and powerfully resonant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silke Lapina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Silke <\/a> is a visual artist working with objects, symbols, and language in relation to ritual and contemporary spiritual practice. Across installation, photography, and text-based spatial works, she brings together religious references and everyday forms, drawing on her German-Filipino background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her process is rooted in repetition, writing, and contemplative practice, shaped by long-term meditation and monastic stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lapina holds a B.A. in Culture and Social Anthropology from the University of Vienna and an M.A. in Religion and Culture from Humboldt University Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is a recipient of the Ateneo Art Awards \u2013 Fernando Z\u00f3bel Prize for Visual Art (2025). She completed a residency at Project Space Pilipinas (2026) and will continue her work there, followed by a residency at La Trobe Art Institute (2027).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Romeo Molina<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Romeo better known as Romy lives by the motto, „Retired, but not tired.“ Today, he and his wife, Aida, remain actively engaged as volunteer facilitators and mentors, promoting faith, marriage, and family life within the international community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Austria, he was actively involved in Filipino civic, cultural, and religious initiatives. In the Philippines, he participated in local civic and political affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionally, he retired from an international organization, where he served as a manager of an international development agency. He also worked with Indochinese refugees, teaching ESL and providing cultural orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christian Namiss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Christian Namiss engagiert sich seit vielen Jahren ehrenamtlich im SENTRO. Als aktiver Mitgestalter zahlreicher kultureller und wissenschaftlicher Projekte setzt er sich daf\u00fcr ein, die Vielfalt und die Beitr\u00e4ge philippinischer Migrantinnen und Migranten in der deutschsprachigen Gesellschaft sichtbar zu machen. Dar\u00fcber hinaus war er Mitautor des Buchkapitels\u201eMama, lass uns Tagalog sprechen! Die Sprachen der Eltern und die Identit\u00e4ten der Kinder\u201c in Common Diversities: Junge Filipin@s im deutschsprachigen Raum.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Der 1970 in Dresden geborene Diplomingenieur f\u00fcr Luftfahrt und Logistik wurde von der philippinischen Gemeinschaft in Wien herzlich \u201eadoptiert\u201c und ist heute eine gesch\u00e4tzte Br\u00fcckenfigur zwischen \u00f6sterreichischer und philippinischer Kultur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beruflich ist Christian als Projekt- und Eventmanager t\u00e4tig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Lady of Sorrows Singers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Our Lady of Sorrows Singers (OLSS) is an all-women choir formed in 2021. The group began serving with five members before receiving its official name on September 15, 2021, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows, upon the suggestion of Fr. Ely Dalanon, the beloved chaplain of the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLSS is dedicated to glorifying God through music and service to the community. With faith, commitment, and harmony, the choir continues to share its ministry through sacred song. Today, OLSS is blessed with eight dedicated choristers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Agbon \/ Choirmaster<\/strong> \/ Soprano <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nancy once dreamed of becoming a classical singer performing on stage, but her musical journey led her to a deeper calling: serving God and the community through sacred music. Her early musical formation includes the St. Thomas Vocal Ensemble of Saint Thomas Academy and the Performing Artists\u2019 Guild of San Pablo Colleges. She later served as choirmaster of the Followers of the Good Shepherd Choir and continues to lead OLSS with dedication, faith, and love for music ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tonet Basilio \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tonet began her choral ministry with the Our Lady of Manaoag Choir in September 2021, where she discovered a deeper calling to worship and glorify God through song. As her faith and love for sacred music grew, she joined OLSS in November 2024. Through both choirs, she continues to serve with humility, dedication, and a joyful heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cristina Famarin \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cristina\u2019s journey in choir ministry began unexpectedly when she was invited to join the Followers of the Good Shepherd Choir before her retirement as an emergency room nurse. Her immediate \u201cyes\u201d became the beginning of a meaningful path of service through music. She later served as a Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Cantor and continues to proclaim God\u2019s glory with joy and gratitude through OLSS and the Our Lady of Manaoag Choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kring Kaufmann \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kring began her choral ministry with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Choir, where she served from 1990 to 2003. For her, the choir pews became a second family, inspiring her to use her gift in service of the community. She has been a member of OLSS since 2023 and the Our Lady of Manaoag Choir since 2025, continuing to sing with gratitude, commitment, and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheila Lucero \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sheila has loved music since childhood and joyfully joined OLSS in July 2022. She finds deep fulfillment in rehearsals and in serving God through the music ministry, offering each hymn in thanksgiving for His guidance and blessings. In October 2024, she also joined the Sanghimig Choristers, further deepening her spirituality and commitment to sacred music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl Mercado \/ Alto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl, a retired oncology nurse, has loved singing since childhood, beginning with school singing competitions and continuing through various choirs. Her musical background includes the UST College of Nursing Choir, Flats and Sharp Inter-Collegiate Choir, and the UST Action Singers. In Vienna, she served with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Choir as a choir member and psalmist, and performed in concerts in Barcelona, Cannes, Nice, Ottobrunn, and Linz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Des Nava \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Des has always loved singing, and becoming part of a choir happened unexpectedly. What began by chance has become a meaningful journey of music, faith, and community. She has been a member of the Our Lady of Manaoag Choir since December 2023 and joined OLSS in April 2025, where she continues to grow in service, friendship, and love for music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Reinthaler \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sue\u2019s singing experience began in high school through song and dance interpretation and continued in college, where she represented her department in an inter-Catholic choir competition. She later sang with the Philippine AXA Life Choir from 2000 to 2005. With her warm and friendly spirit, she joined OLSS in October 2023 and continues to share her God-given talent in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Song to Be Performed: \u201cParaiso\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Words and Music: Ryan Cayabyab
Original Performer: Smokey Mountain
Album: Paraiso<\/em>, 1991<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cParaiso\u201d is a deeply moving song that reflects on poverty, environmental neglect, and the longing for a more compassionate world. Using the image of \u201cparadise\u201d with poignant irony, the song calls for empathy, social awareness, and care for creation. Through this performance, the Our Lady of Sorrows Singers offer \u201cParaiso\u201d as a prayerful reminder of our shared responsibility to protect human dignity and the world entrusted to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Melissa Peritore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Melissa<\/a> <\/strong>(b. 1984, Busto Arsizio, Italy) is a Filipino-Italian photographer currently based in Vienna, Austria. She graduated in photography from the Bauer Institute in Milan (2007) and works with both digital and analogue photography, as well as collages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through her research, she examines cultural perceptions while challenging Eurocentric views of time and culture. Her work invites viewers to question their gaze, confronting cultural intersections in an ever-evolving world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde Cherubim<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde Cherubim is a joyful children\u2019s choir based in Vienna. Under the guidance of their dedicated trainer, Kay Bigyan, the children use their voices to share God\u2019s love, inspire hope, and celebrate the beauty of Filipino culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kay Bigyan \/ Choirmaster<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Regina Kassandra Bigyan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Samantha Jade Burke<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Casano <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Veronica Casano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Bela Frances Damo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Francine Damo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Valerie Damo<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Princess Ashley Diones<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Chloe Lalunio<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ruby Rose Melote<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sebastian Daniel Melote<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Rubert Jeiron Palang<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jaimee Rose Palang<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cassandra Rae Pepino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cyres Pearl Pepino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Carla Louise Pepino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jathniel Marden Sarmiento<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aviel-Renzo Sudaria<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Maria Zelda Magistrado Rojas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Maria Zelda, better known as Marizel, is actively engaged in strengthening connections among Filipino communities across Europe and fostering dialogue between the Filipino diaspora, Austrian society, and the international community. As Founder and Chair of ENFiD-Austria, and Adviser to the European Network of Filipino Diasora, she supports initiatives in education, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, arts, and culture, working with Filipino communities across 13 European countries. Through these efforts, she continues to promote the spirit of bayanihan<\/em> through collaboration, cultural exchange, and community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2026, she was a speaker at the Filipino Diaspora Summit in Manila and spearheaded the Pamana V Philippine Festivals Parade and Cultural Extravaganza, showcasing the contributions of the Filipino diaspora and promoting Philippine culture in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of her community leadership, she was named one of the Most Influential Women in the World by the Filipina Women’s Network in 2019. She also serves in leadership and advisory roles in several community and international organizations, including the United Nations Women’s Guild, the United Nations Correspondents Association Vienna, Bikol Society Austria, and the Vienna International Centre Club Filipino, and is a member of European Police Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionally, Marizel is a longtime international staff member of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Vienna. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SangHimig Choristers<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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SangHimig Choristers is a mixed Filipino choir based in Austria, founded in 2024 under the musical direction of Deborah Tschirch. Bringing together dedicated singers from diverse backgrounds, the choir is united by a shared passion for sacred music, cultural expression, and service through song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rooted in faith and fellowship, SangHimig Choristers is committed to glorifying God through choral excellence. Its repertoire spans sacred, contemporary, and Filipino choral works, reflecting the choir\u2019s deep spiritual devotion and rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deborah Tschirch \/ Founder and Choir Director \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deborah has more than 30 years of experience in choral music as a singer, choir director, and music ministry leader. Her musical journey began in Manila, Philippines, with the One Voice Choir (1995\u20132003), where she received her early choral training under Filipino organist, liturgical composer, and conductor Mr. Alejandro Consolacion II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1999, she pursued studies in Liturgical Music at San Carlos Seminary, Archdiocese of Manila, under Fr. Nilo Mangusad and Fr. Genaro O. Diwa, then Director of the Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission. She later joined the Serenata Ensemble (1999\u20132003) under Mr. Allan Puno, an alumnus of the Philippine Madrigal Singers. With the ensemble, she performed at the Madz et al Choral Festival (1999) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Tribute to Cardinal Sin Concert (2003) at Manila Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her leadership in choral music began early. From 2000 to 2001, she served as Choir Director of the San Isidro Parish School Children\u2019s Choir and Assistant Music Head of San Isidro Parish Church in Pasay City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her years in Dubai, U.A.E., she was a member and later Choir Director of the Immaculate Conception Praesidium Choir of the Legion of Mary (2006\u20132012). She also conducted employee singing groups at the Sheraton Creek Hotel (2007\u20132009) and The Westin Dubai (2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After settling in Vienna, Austria, Deborah founded and directed Koro Santa Cecilia (2015\u20132024) and served as Choir Head of the Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) Music Ministry (2021\u20132024). She remains active in PGG and continues to support music ministry and the Filipino community. In 2023, she joined Freie Kunst Chor under Russian conductor Mr. Alexey Mikhaylenko and performed at Vienna\u2019s historic Ehrbar Saal. In 2024, she founded the SangHimig Choristers, where she continues to serve as Choir Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Deborah has participated as both singer and conductor in various church, cultural, and community events in Vienna. Her collaborations and performances include Lange Nacht der Kirchen (2019 and 2024), the Korean Choir Festival (2023), KUB\u00d6 Festival (2023), Sentro\u2019s Summer Workshop (2024), benefit concerts, and other cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Deborah, music is more than an art form. It is a meaningful way to serve God and the community, bring people together, share the joy of music, and celebrate her Filipino heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arnel Alvar \/ Baritone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Arnel\u2019s choral journey in Vienna began in 1998 with the Filipino Chaplaincy Choir, where he sang until 2002 under the direction of the late Mag. art. Aries Caces, a Filipino-Austrian concert pianist, conductor, and educator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After several years away from choir singing, he joined Koro Santa Cecilia in 2016 and remained with the group until 2024. Since then, he has continued his musical journey with the SangHimig Choristers under the direction of Ms. Deborah Beltran-Tschirch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Arnel, choir singing is more than music. It is a meaningful way to build friendships, appreciate diversity, work together in fellowship, and serve God and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coleta Corales \/ Alto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For Coleth, singing has always been deeply connected to faith, service, and community. Through the years, choir life has given her opportunities to grow musically while sharing her time and talent with the Church and the Filipino community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She sang with the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Choir under Fr. Bong Alejo from 2010 to 2016 and was also part of Vox Amoris Choir from 2013 to 2015. From 2019 to 2024, she continued her musical journey with Koro Santa Cecilia, performing at the Korean Choir Festival and KUB\u00d6 Festival in 2023, and Lange Nacht der Kirchen in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, she joined the SangHimig Choristers, where she continues to serve through music. She also participated in the Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Choir Concert in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the years, choir life has taught her the value of commitment, teamwork, fellowship, and dedication. More importantly, it has strengthened her belief that music can be a meaningful way to serve God, support the community, and share faith with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pascual Corales \/ Baritone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pascual has been involved in choral music for many years, sharing much of this journey with his wife, Coleth. Together, they served in several choir communities, including the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Choir under Fr. Bong Alejo (2010\u20132016), Vox Amoris Choir (2013\u20132015), and Koro Santa Cecilia (2019\u20132024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Koro Santa Cecilia, Pascual participated in the Korean Choir Festival and KUB\u00d6 Festival in 2023, as well as Lange Nacht der Kirchen in 2024. Since 2024, he has continued singing with the SangHimig Choristers alongside his wife. He also took part in the PGG 25th Anniversary Thanksgiving Choir Concert in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through these experiences, Pascual has deepened his appreciation for music, fellowship, and teamwork. Above all, he values using his voice to serve God and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ralph De Ocampo \/ Tenor \/ Baritone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ralph has a rich choral background that began with the University of the Philippines Music Circle (UPMC) from 1997 to 2002. His musical journey later continued abroad with Saint Mary\u2019s Roman Catholic Cathedral Choir in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Heart Chor in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Vienna, he became active in church-based choirs and music ministries, including Allerheiligen Chor and the Marriage Spirituality\u2013Holy Family Community Choir, both under the direction of Mr. Andrew Buenaventura. He later joined Koro Santa Cecilia from 2023 to 2024, participating in the KUB\u00d6 Festival 2023, and has continued singing with the SangHimig Choristers since 2024. He has also taken part in various Philippinische Gottesdienst Gemeinde (PGG) Choir Concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With more than two decades of experience across different choirs and communities, Ralph has developed a strong appreciation for music, fellowship, discipline, and collaboration. Yet his purpose for continuing to sing remains simple and faith-centered: to offer his voice and serve the Lord according to His will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheila Lucero \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sheila\u2019s love for music began in childhood. In July 2022, she joyfully joined the Our Lady of Sorrows Singers Choir, where rehearsals and music ministry became a source of gratitude, faith, and fulfillment. For her, singing is a way to thank God for His loving guidance and many blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In October 2024, she also joined the SangHimig Choristers. Being part of these choirs has deepened her spirituality and given her a renewed sense of purpose. With a grateful heart, she offers every hymn for God\u2019s greater glory and hopes her journey may inspire others to serve the Lord through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl Mercado \/ Alto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cheryl is a retired oncological nurse and one of the altos in the ensemble. Her love for singing began in grade school through competitions and continued through her high school and college glee clubs, the UST College of Nursing Choir, Flats and Sharp, and the UST Action Singers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her choral journey in Vienna began in 1982 in a small nursing home chapel. She later joined the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Choir under Fr. Bong Alejo and Fr. Dong Estafia, participating in concerts in Barcelona, Cannes, Nice, Ottobrunn, and Linz. She also served as a psalmist and member of the Filipino Catholic Chaplaincy Cantors Choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2021, she has sung with the Our Lady of Sorrows Choir under Ms. Nancy Agbon, and since 2024 with the SangHimig Choristers under Ms. Deborah Tschirch. For Cheryl, music ministry is a heartfelt way to serve the Lord and share her passion for choral singing with the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eden Montalbo<\/strong> \/ Alto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Eden Montalbo\u2019s choral journey is rooted in faith and a desire to serve. She was a member of the Arnoldus Choir under Fr. Edwin Reyes, where she had the opportunity to serve through music and fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2026, she joined the SangHimig Choristers together with her husband, Felix. Being part of the choir allows her to continue sharing her voice while growing in faith and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eden sees her voice as a gift from God and singing as a meaningful way to give back to Him, share His love,support the community and bring joy and inspiration to others through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Felixberto Montalbo \/ Baritone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Felix\u2019s love for singing began in high school, where he was a member of his school\u2019s Glee Club. He continued singing in college, gaining experience that deepened his appreciation for music, teamwork, and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He later joined the Arnoldus Choir under Fr. Edwin Reyes, where he had another meaningful opportunity to serve through music. In January 2026, he joined the SangHimig Choristers together with his wife, Eden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Felix, singing is more than a talent or hobby. It is a gift from God and a heartfelt way to serve the Church and community, share His love, and help bring others closer to Him through music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephen Raymundo \/ Baritone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Stephen began his music ministry in 2004 with the Couples for Christ (CFC) Music Ministry under Ms. Tess Magno, serving until 2007. In 2015, he joined Koro Santa Cecilia, where he remained active until 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his years with Koro Santa Cecilia, he participated in various church and community events, including Lange Nacht der Kirchen, the Korean Choir Festival, KUB\u00d6 Festival 2023, and PGG Choir Concerts. Since 2024, he has continued singing with the SangHimig Choristers and took part in the PGG Choir Concert in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through choir life, Stephen has grown in music, commitment, cooperation, and fellowship. He continues to sing with a simple purpose: to use his voice in serving God and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria Isabela Zavala \/ Soprano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Maria Isabel is a classically trained soprano who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she studied under Prof. Ma. Cecilia Valena. She later continued her vocal training in Italy with soprano Maria Letizia Grosselli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She has performed internationally and received the Gold Prize in Voice at the 2022 Sugree Charoensook International Music Competition in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently based in Vienna, she continues her studies at the Friedrich Gulda Conservatory under Prof. Mathias Reinthaller and Lisa Koroleva. Her recent performances include the role of Marcelina in Le Nozze di Figaro at the Vienna Summer Festival, as well as appearances for the Philippine Embassy in Austria. She is currently a member of the Wiener Singakademie and has been part of the SangHimig Choristers since 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marlisa Strauss<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marlisa ist in Z\u00fcrich aufgewachsen und hat philippinische, schweizerische und deutsche Wurzeln. Sie arbeitet als Psychologin, ist angehende K\u00f6rperpsychotherapeutin und interessiert sich f\u00fcr dekoloniale Perspektiven. In ihrer Arbeit sowie pers\u00f6nlich setzt sie sich mit Fragen von Herkunft, Zugeh\u00f6rigkeit und damit auseinander, wie sich Lebenserfahrungen im K\u00f6rper zeigen k\u00f6nnen. Sie schafft achtsame R\u00e4ume, in denen Menschen sich begegnen, Verbindung erleben und Ressourcen entdecken k\u00f6nnen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2swaggy <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Common Diversities Festival Youth Dance Group<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Formed in 2026, we are a dance group of friends aged 16 to 24 who share a passion for dancing and performing. We meet up, practice together, and push each other to improve while having fun. At Fest der Vielfalt, we want to bring our energy to the stage and show the audience a piece of Filipino culture through dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna Raffaella Buera \/ Lead<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Devin Joe Baybayan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Adrian De Guzman<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beatrice Gail Faustino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Cayla Sharlene Litan<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Erich Dominique Mahiya<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Dave Padua<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Zenia Janine Santos<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Aivee Rhayne Sudaria<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sheena Marie Valdez<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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UrbanNomadMixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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UrbanNomadMixes is an organic floating \u201cEnsemble\u201d of performative artists and transcultural activists who jam and combine poetic and artistic forms ConVergingSessions for HumanyFestStations to open up creative public spaces of connectivity and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marina Wetzlmaier<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Marina<\/a> ist Journalistin in den Bereichen Print und Radio, unter anderem f\u00fcr das \u00f6sterreichische Kultur- und Informationsprogramm \u00d6sterreich 1<\/em> des \u00f6ffentlich\u2011rechtlichen Rundfunks (ORF). Dar\u00fcber hinaus ist sie als Autorin t\u00e4tig und hat zahlreiche Artikel ver\u00f6ffentlicht. Sie wuchs in der Stadt Wels in Ober\u00f6sterreich als Tochter einer philippinischen Mutter und eines \u00f6sterreichischen Vaters auf. In ihrer beruflichen T\u00e4tigkeit legt sie besonderen Wert darauf, vielf\u00e4ltige Perspektiven abzubilden \u2013 vor allem jene, die nach ihrer Einsch\u00e4tzung im medialen Diskurs bislang unzureichend vertreten sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stephanie Willi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Stephanie ist Historikerin und Archivarin. Sie hat an der Eidgen\u00f6ssischen Technischen Hochschule Z\u00fcrich (ETH Z\u00fcrich) ihren Master in Geschichte und Philosophie des Wissens gemacht. Ihre Masterarbeit schrieb sie \u00fcber das Thema Weisssein auf den Philippinen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ausserdem ist sie Gr\u00fcndungsmitglied des Vereins Z\u00fcrich Kolonial, der die kolonialen Verstrickungen der Stadt Z\u00fcrich sichtbar machen m\u00f6chte, und Teil des Vereins studiyo filipino, einer Plattform, die den interkulturellen Austausch zwischen der Schweiz und den Philippinen f\u00f6rdert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stephanie ist Tochter einer Filipina und eines Schweizers. Das Leben zwischen zwei Kulturen weckte ihr Interesse, sich intensiver mit den Philippinen auseinanderzusetzen. studiyo filipino gibt ihr die M\u00f6glichkeit, den Philippinen n\u00e4herzukommen und die philippinische Community kennenzulernen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gialyn Yebron-Capate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gia has been involved in SENTRO’s cultural and community initiatives since the inception of KUB\u014c (Kultur Bayanihan \u00d6sterreich), a project that celebrated Filipino heritage and identity in Austria. She continues this engagement by promoting intercultural dialogue and exchange across diverse migrant communities. As one of the authors of Common Diversities II: Filipino Europeans Remaking the Past, Shaping the Future<\/em>, she reflects on identity, belonging, and the experiences of Filipinos navigating life across cultures. Her contribution reflects her belief that diversity is a source of strength and an opportunity for mutual understanding. She supports Filipino-led initiatives that celebrate culture, preserve heritage, and strengthen connections across generations and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lawyer, international civil servant, and development professional, she works in an international organization dedicated to sustainable development and poverty reduction. Originally from the Philippines and now based in Europe, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Research from the University of the Philippines, an LLB from the University of London, an LLM from The University of Law (UK), and a Master of Legal Studies in European Business Law from WU Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gia is a co-host of the festival program, presenting in English and Tagalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vina Yun <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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@Luiza Puiu<\/sup><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vina ist freie Journalistin und Autorin in Wien. Sie schreibt unter anderem \u00fcber (Post-)Migration, Antirassismus, Arbeit und Popkultur. 2017 erschien ihre Comicreihe \u201eHomestories\u201c \u00fcber die koreanische Arbeitsmigration nach \u00d6sterreich und das Aufwachsen der \u201eZweiten Generation\u201c im Wien der 1970er- und 1980er-Jahre. @sailor.kimchi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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