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From Top left: Jenny Andersson & Luwie Pascual (Owners of Taza Artisan Cafe), H.E. Ambassador Patrick Chuasoto.
Marga Lacson (FAAS member)
Marj Assow, Swofya (Sofia Nyberg) &
Aya Askert (FAAS members)
AMBASSADOR PATRICK A. CHUASOTO JOINS THE OPENING OF TAZA ARTISAN CAFE IN STOCKHOLM
From the Facebook page of the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm
20 September 2025, 15:58
Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto joined the Filipino community and guests in celebrating the opening of Taza Artisan Café, a new cultural and culinary destination in Stockholm, Sweden on 13 September 2025 (Saturday).
During his remarks, Ambassador Chuasoto commended the founders—Ms. Jenny Andersson, Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Niclas Andersson, Chief Operating Officer; and Ms. Luwie Pascual, Manager and Chef—for their vision and perseverance, stating: "Taza Artisan Café is more than a business—it is a slice of our heritage and a place of community."
The café also features artworks from members of the Filipino Artists Association in Sweden (FAAS), reflecting the Filipino community’s artistry and hospitality.
Aside from coffee and tea, Taza Artisan Café offers Filipino favorites halo-halo, cheese ensaymada, egg tart, ube and cassava cakes, leche flan, ube pandesal and sandwiches for those looking for something more filling.
Taza is located at Barnängsgatan 17A, Södermalm.
AMBASSADOR PATRICK A. CHUASOTO MEETS WITH FILIPINO ARTISTS ASSOCIATION IN SWEDEN (FAAS)
From the Facebook page of the Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm
1 September 2025
01 September 2025, Stockholm – Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto welcomed the Filipino Artists Association of Sweden (FAAS) led by its Chairperson, Ms. Helen Svendgaar, to the Philippine Embassy in Stockholm.
The gathering provided an opportunity for Ambassador Chuasoto and FAAS to discuss ongoing and future initiatives highlighting Filipino artistry and culture in Sweden. Ambassador Chuasoto expressed his admiration for the dedication of Filipino artists in enriching the cultural landscape of Sweden and underscored the role of art as a powerful bridge between communities.
FAAS is a vibrant community established in 2018 that brings together Filipino artists residing in Sweden. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines including visual, performing, and literary arts, offering a supportive platform for Filipino heritage artists to express themselves and share their talents.
The exhibitors:
From left: Ledda P. Wallin, Joel Bagon,
Aya Askert, Marj Assow, Helen Svendgaard
& Elizabeth
The Filipino Artists Association & Stockholm Culture Night
AV CAWAMEDIA PÅ APRIL 23, 2024 • ( LÄMNA EN KOMMENTAR)
Arts, Poetry and Sweets by The Filipino Artists Association of Sweden during Stockholm Culture Night
The vibrant streets of Stockholm came alive on the 20th of April 2024 as the Filipino Artists Association (FAAS) of Sweden proudly presented “Arts, Poetry and Sweets” during Stockholm Culture Night (Kulturnatt). This unique event was nestled within the confines of the pop up art gallery Made by Gallery which is managed by the artist Maria Westerberg. Arts enthusiasts were transported into realms where creativity, literature, and gastronomy intertwined seamlessly.
The exhibit featured the eclectic and talented ensemble of Aya Askert, Elizabeth, Helen Svendgaard, Joel Bagon, Marj Assow,and Ledda Peña Wallin. From beautiful visual arts to heartfelt poetry, each piece offered a glimpse into the diverse tapestry of Filipino culture and artistic expression. The event did not fail to deliver an evening of fun and cultural artistic immersion.
7641 Reasons exhibition
AV CAWAMEDIA PÅ DECEMBER 10, 2022• ( LÄMNA EN KOMMENTAR)
The opening night of 7641 ReasonsExhibition. Why 7641 reasons? It was inspired by the number of Philippine islands, as well as the boundless creativity of it’s people. It showcases the brilliance of ten female artists using a variety of art genres.
Inauguration speech of The Ambassador of the Philippines to Sweden, H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen Isleta. Presentation of artists, to be presented by the former philippine Trade Officer and Business Attaché of the Philippines to the Nordic Region. Thank you speech by the President or by the VP. Poetry Reading by Aya.
There are more than 100 guests who came to the opening of the exhibition. Some members of International Women’s Club of Stockholm, some officers of the Philippine Embassy and FilComLas, and some members of the Ambassadors’ Spouses of Sweden , and the spouses of a few other Embassies i Stockholm.
7641 Reasons– A group exhibition of 10 female artists with roots from the 7641 islands of the Philippines
Participating artists: Anna-Linda Gabriel, Aya Sunga Askert, Bella Bardollas, Elizabeth Labarda-Kronquist, Emelia Eklund, Helen Svendgaard, Isabella Smolarski (Lilla labbet), Marga Lacson, Mary Buskas, Ophelia Casel Persson
Obra ng mga Pinoy artist sa Sweden, itinampok sa Philippine Embassy sa Stockholm
Vangie Rebot July 2021
Itinampok kamakailan ang mga obra ng mga Pinoy artist sa conference hall ng Philippine Embassy sa Sweden. Layon ng Embahada na maipakita ang talento ng mga natatanging Pilipino na naninirahan na sa Sweden. Binuksan ang art exhibit sa Philippine Embassy hindi lang sa mga Pilipino at Swedes kundi maging sa ibang nasyonalidad,sa pakikipagtulungan ng Filipino Artist Association of Sweden or FAAS.
The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm showcased art by Filipino artists in Sweden
Mette Larsen July 2021
The Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm aims to showcase the talents of unique Filipinos living in Sweden and recently works by Filipino artists were featured in their conference hall. The art exhibition at the Embassy was organized in collaboration with the Filipino Artist Association of Sweden (FAAS) and open to everyone.
"A Tribute to Paris Eiffel by Aya Askert was one of the exhibits at The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm"
Filipina artists exhibit masterpieces in Stockholm
BusinessMirror July 2019
STOCKHOLM—Filipina artists Aya Sunga Askert, Helen Svendgard, Maria Nanette del Rosario, Emelia W. Eklund and Mayline Tano-Blomberg held an art exhibit at Galleri Movitz at Horsgatan 40, Stockholm, in mid-June.
The Philippine Embassy in Oslo described the artists’ media in the exhibit are “as varied as their personalities.” Askert explored the fragility of humankind through sculptures and assemblages, while Svendgard used natural scenery as inspiration for both paintings and photography.
ROOTS AND WINGS OCTOBER 2018 | FEATURED ARTISTS
Three Women at the Galleri Bellman
words by Marthy Angue | Manila photos from the friends of FAAS | Stockholm
What had began in casual conversation had developed into something much more: Filipinas in Stockholm Aya Sunga-Askert, Mary Grace Svensson, and Helen Svendgaard had individually sought for an environment to explore their creativity and found that environment in each other. Soon enough, they would draw...
"Filipinas in Stockholm Aya Askert, Mary Grace Svensson, and Helen Svendgaard came together for a one of a kind celebration of Filipino talent in Europe"
Revelation by Aya Askert
by Mary Grace Svensson
Dawn by Helen Svendgaard
ROOTS AND WINGS MAY 2018 | COMMUNITY
Of Exploring Arts and Encountering Stagnation
words by Errah Cavallin | Stockholm
Every association starts with a story --dramatic or not. The Filipino Artists Association of Sweden started out with what then seemed like a far-fetched dream of three individual artists who wanted to have a creative avenue to further their skills.
"What better way to further one's passion and talent for the arts than to do it with like minded individuals?"
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