FILIPINIANA
It may just be a bit of curiosity or perhaps it’s something you’ve been wanting to research in depth. Either way, the Filipiniana section is where you can read and learn about our culture, history, people and random bits and pieces that are uniquely Filipino.
Long Live, Rizal
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More than 100 years since his death, Philippine national hero Jose Rizal continues to inspire his countrymen around the world, including his Filipino-Australian descendants who watched the play ‘Her Son, Jose Rizal’ and went home with a renewed sense of their ancestor’s noble legacy. MICHELLE BALTAZAR writes. »
Behind the fish cakes and coconut juice
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By Ausseela Thanaphongsakorn I’m sitting by the long Chao Praya River in Bangkok indulging in spicy fish cakes. It’s so hot and humid that I’ve resorted to vigorously fanning myself and drinking cool coconut juice. It’s a typical Thai summer similar to the Philippines but not as dry hot as an Australian one. I always... »
Open audition for Rizal play
FILIPINIANA
Here’s your chance to make your dreams come true in an OPEN AUDITION for an upcoming Rizal play in Sydney. No stage experience necessary. »




