UPAA Germany e.V.

🇵🇭🇩🇪 Breaking news.

The Philippine Embassy Berlin is thrilled to unveil our new official vehicle in Berlin. 🚍✨

After careful review of local traffic and Autobahn conditions, we have determined the best model that meets our expanding requirements.

Einsteigen, bitte! 💃🏻🚍🚶🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🕺🏻

(Here’s to you, German Embassy Manila 😉😉)
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🇵🇭🇩🇪 Eilmeldung!

Die philippinische Botschaft in Berlin freut sich, ihr neues offizielles Fahrzeug in Berlin vorstellen zu dürfen. 🚍✨

Nach sorgfältiger Prüfung der örtlichen Verkehrs- und Autobahnbedingungen haben wir das Modell ausgewählt, das unseren wachsenden Anforderungen am besten gerecht wird.

Einsteigen, bitte! 💃🏻🚍🚶🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏼‍♂️🕺🏻

(Auf euch, Embassy Manila 😉 😉)

Father’s Day in Germany: A Cultural Insight

In Germany, Father’s Day (Vatertag) is celebrated quite differently from the tradition many Filipinos might be familiar with. Instead of the usual third Sunday of June, Germans observe Father’s Day on Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)—a Christian holiday commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ. This falls 40 days after Easter Sunday, and in 2025, it will be on May 29.

Historically, Father’s Day in Germany began as part of religious traditions but evolved during the 19th and 20th centuries into a more secular celebration. Today, it is common for men—fathers or not—to organize outdoor gatherings or go on hiking trips, often bringing handcarts filled with food and drinks. This version of the celebration is sometimes called “Herrentag” or “Men’s Day.”

It is also a public holiday across the country, making it a popular time for family outings or weekend trips.

For Filipinos living in Germany, learning about these traditions offers a deeper appreciation of local customs and how cultural meanings evolve. Whether you mark the day with your family or reflect on its significance from afar, we wish all fathers a meaningful and joyful Vatertag.