Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, current co-chair of the international Equal Rights Coalition (ERC), are thrilled to announce Orgullo 2025, an annual celebration of diversity, equality, inclusion, and LGBTIQ+ rights.
The event Orgullo 2025: Sé quien quieras ser (Pride 2025: Be who you want to be) is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 27, 2025, 5:00 p.m onwards at Instituto Cervantes in Intramuros.
This year’s event promises to be the most vibrant and inclusive yet, bringing together community members, allies, and supporters from all ways of life. Orgullo 2025 will feature a variety of activities and festivities, aimed at providing support to the LGBTIQ+ family, and celebrating individuality and uniqueness.
Highlights of the event will include an academic talk about language and inclusion, ¿Entiendes? Coloquio sobre inclusión y lenguaje, by Prof. Jeff Roxas, linguist and professor from the University of the Philippines, Diliman; Prof. Daryl Pasion, an Assistant Professor at the Language Division of the Department of Humanities, University of the Philippines, Los Baños; and Prof. Lakan Umali, professor at the Department of English and Comparative Literature, University of the Philippines, Diliman. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
After the discussion, there will be an Open Mic Recital, in which participants will be able to showcase their creativity, talent and spirit of the LGBTIQ+ community. Recite a poem, prepare a monologue or a song in English or Spanish and show your pride! This event is open to everyone, but attendees and participants are encouraged to register early through this link: https://forms.office.com/e/et6CTa49TP
The recital will be enriched with live music, dance performances, interesting and fun trivia games for everyone to enjoy, and, of course, a festive DJ set to cap off the night.
Throughout the day, an Express Yourself Wall will be up for everyone to write, paint or draw their messages of love, courage and unity. This Expression Wall will stand as a testament of commitment to diversity, equality, and acceptance. It will serve not only as a visual celebration of Pride but also as a platform for voices often marginalized or unheard.
This event is organized by Instituto Cervantes de Manila and the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines, in collaboration with AECID and the Intramuros Administration. Admission is on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. For more information about this event, visit Instituto Cervantes’ website (http://manila.cervantes.es) or its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila
Admission is free, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit Instituto Cervantes’ website at www.manila.cervantes.es, or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila.
