Tulipa Film screened at Universite Libre de Bruxelles

Belgium: On 11 February 2023, the ULB – Université libre de Bruxelles – The Philippine Studies Network – Belgium, in collaboration with Adhikaing Pilipino, hosted a public screening of the Tulipa Film at Université Libre de Bruxelles – Campus du Solbosch (ULB).

Prof Asun Fresnoza and Asst Prof Aaron Ponce of the ULB – Université libre de Bruxelles – Philippine Studies Network Belgium welcomed everyone, which was mostly attended by the members of the Filipino and academic community in Belgium. Cultural Officer and Attaché Liza Jane V. Estalilia was also present and represented the Philippine Embassy- Brussels in the event.

The film screening was followed by a symposium and panel discussion led by Dr. Lucas Monteil (AspirE Post-Doctoral Researcher, member of STRIGES and EAST of the MSH-ULB), Mr. Chris Sta Brigida Kopp (Filipino LGBT Europe Chairperson and Executive Producer of Tulipa), Ms Kaye Candaza (Filipino LGBT Europe – Trans and Gender Diverse Committee Head) and Asst Prof Aaron Ponce of ULB – Université Libre de Bruxelles – Philippine Studies Network Belgium acting as moderator.

Mr. Dag Houdmont’s (Co-director öf STRIGES MSH-ULB) commentaries for the film were delivered by Prof Asun Fresnoza.

The event was concluded with some refreshments and Filipino delicacies prepared by members of Adhikaing Pilipino – Belgium headed by Ms Louise Beterna.

The Filipino LGBT Europe foundation extends its warmest appreciation to its partner organisations, in particular the Adhikaing Pilipino – Belgium and the ULB – Université Libre de Bruxelles – Philippine Studies Network Belgium for hosting Tulipa screening in Brussels.

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