Culture

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We promote cultural exchange, education and social discourse

The cultural program work of the Goethe-Institut Philippinen is diverse and supports very different forms of artistic expression in the fields of visual arts, theatre, film, dance, literature and oral culture.

Current Projects

Oct 24, 2025 to Dec 01, 2025

Science Film Festival

The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America: In cooperation with local partners it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities.

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November 18 to December 04, 2025

Punla at Binhi: Butoh Workshop Series

Punla at Binhi is a capacity-building initiative and community mapping project that brings Butoh into regional communities through a lecture workshop tour. This is the first national effort of its kind to plant the seeds of Butoh network in the Philippines, and it also serves as the preparatory movement toward the Asia Butoh Gathering 2026.

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Projects

Our work covers contemporary practice across broad areas of the arts and cultural fields. We value innovative, critical and experimental engagements beyond the mainstream, and we recognize diverse perspectives and practices as necesarry values. Our initiatives address contemporary issues and underscore the fundamental import of the arts and culture on public discourse.

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Library

We offer a wide array of options for borrowing books, magazines, and learning materials both on-site and online. Take a moment to explore our fantastic collection and discover our exciting offers. Happy reading and learning!

Global Perspectives, Everyday life in Germany

Our Magazine

The International Culture Magazine

Zeitgeister

Which topics and discourse are we dealing with worldwide? We address people who are interested in art, international perspectives, original (even nerdy) topics, zines and Germany. ZEITGEISTER appears four times a year. Each time, we invite international artists and authors to contribute to our magazine with anecdotes, essays, podcasts, illustrations, videos, discussions and photo series.

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The Germany Magazine

#DeutschlandNoFilter

The diversity of Germany in one magazine. #DeutschlandNoFilter presents dialects and book trends, series tips and insights into everyday working life, sports and music, sustainable ideas and special places that you should get to know. A magazine for everyone who is interested in Germany and loves the German language.

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