Mission
The Philippine Art and Culture Exchange (PACE) asbl is a non-profit association. It aims to promote Philippine art and culture and share it to a European audience. It is a Filipino- initiative, founded and based in Brussels, Belgium.
Initiatives
Our projects showcase the vibrancy of Philippine arts, educating audiences about our rich cultural tapestry. We believe in the impact of sharing our stories and expressions with and alongside the global community.
Exhibitions
Art Showcases
We organize exhibitions that highlight the works of Filipino artists, allowing them to shine in Belgium and beyond. These events foster connections and understanding between cultures through the universal language of art.
Community
Building Networks
Our consortium offers Europe-based Filipino artists the chance to engage with their peers. By connecting with likeminded artists, members are able to get grounded and grow within their cultural millieu.
Festivals
Cultural Celebrations
We celebrate Filipino festivals with events that embrace food, film, literature, and more. These gatherings bring people together to experience the joy of Filipino culture while deepening community ties in Belgium and beyond.
PACE Creatives Consortium
This section features a rotation of Filipino creatives whose work we believe deserve a spotlight. Check back often to stay in the know.
Opera singer
Cipriano De Guzmán Jr.
Cipriano De Guzmán Jr. is an opera singer, chorister, and music educator based in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. He has garnered
acclaim by winning prizes in prestigious international vocal competitions in New York, London, Rome, Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Lugano, Barcelona, and Salzburg. Notably, he became the first Filipino to win twice at the American Protégé International Music Competition. In July 2024, he won First Prizes at the Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition and performed at Petit Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona and Solitär Mozarteum Salzburg.
Writer
Maya Butalid
Maya Butalid hails from Cebu City, Philippines and is currently residing in the Netherlands. An expert in intercultural communication, women empowerment, and climate justice, she is a former city councilor in Tilburg and current climate justice activist. She authored Chasing Windmills (2022) and The Heart of a Mother (2024); co-edited Diaspora Journey: Philippine Migration and Diaspora Narratives (2024); and co-authored Unmasking the Myths of the CPP and its Leader Joma Sison (2025). Chasing Windmills was translated into German (Auf der Jagd nach Windmühlen) in 2025.