Philippines

The Philippines will step into a central role at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse (FBM) as the Guest of Honour (GOH). It is a singular opportunity that the culturally diverse nation of 7,641 islands will fully bring into play starting with the FBM 2024. The country will present more than 70 publishers, authors, and creatives. Moreover, 700 titles will grace the Philippine stand and various sections of FBM including for genres such as graphic novel, children, new adult and education.

The program offers a significant platform for the Philippines to highlight its vibrant history, culture and heritage - the basis of its literary depth and richness. The country shines a light on the developments made more than a century after its hero and renowned prolific writer, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, accomplished and published his magnum opus in Germany, Noli Me Tangere.

The Philippines will extend its cultural programming beyond the fairgrounds in Frankfurt through a dynamic four-day launching program titled, In the air, that will be held in Heidelberg and Wilhelmsfeld from October 24-27.

The program will explore Jose Rizal’s legacy as a hero, writer, and thinker who inspired countless Filipinos, surfacing how his experiences in Germany shaped his work and ideas. It will also delve into broader themes such as home, exile, and international solidarity, examining their relevance to the contemporary Philippine diaspora and how these interactions with the world animate Filipino literature.

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Catalogues of current new releases from the Philippines