Mabuhay! WELCOME TO YUGTO BOOKCLUB! A BOOKCLUB CELEBRATING FILIPINA/X/O WRITERS ALL OVER THE GLOBE.

Thank you for being here! (Tagalog: Salamat dahil nandidito ka)

The word "Yugtu-an" is a "made up" word by the organizer to make the word a verb. It is from a Tagalog word "yugto" meaning act or stage. (may also mean chapter depending on the context)

Join us each month for stimulating and nurturing, informal (relax & friendly) discussion of books focussing on a wide variety of books written by Philippine-authors ranging from children’s books, history, case-studies, relationships, culture, health, poetry, real-life stories and classic literature.

Curl up on the couch, OR COOK WITH US (if scheduled), grab a snack and that "fita or skyflakes", pour themselves a glass of wine or "lambanog" if available ;), or just listen and learn with us!

WHY JOIN THIS BOOKCLUB? (click "join" to be part of the samahan/community)

• Connection with Filipina/x/o community from all over the globe. This space is not your ordinary book club, we hope that this place can be your safe space too, to talk about current events in the Philippines and a safe space to reconnect to your roots (if you are a 2nd generation Filipina/x/o).

• The book club also heartily welcomes Philippine languages and culture enthusiasts.

• Accountability to keep you reading in your busy life.

• Another positive thing for us all in these uncertain times.

• An active community during this unpredictable year.

• A resource to support your exploration of the book.

• Facilitated discussion during our online session, with breakouts, if possible, to keep discussions small and intimate.

• Attendees are encouraged to participate ANYTIME by asking questions, offering comments, and sharing resources.

BOOK OF THE MONTH:

For the month of August 2021 we will be discussing, "BAYBAYIN 101" by John NL Leyson

NOTE: Philippine-authored books are hard to find in Europe or maybe even in US or other parts of Asia or UAE.

We encourage you to purchase your book (if necessary) from an independent bookseller, or at our YUGTO ONLINE BOOKSTORE or borrow from the library or check an online archive. (Please let us support our locals and small businesses)

Here are the helpful links:

https://en.calameo.com/read/006077723bc2202ff62b6

or WATCH THE Documentaries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3LOfY1KAno&ab_channel=GMANews

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvUZsb85T9k&ab_channel=GMAPublicAffairs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q5G4qcostg&ab_channel=gonfreecs

ABOUT THE BOOK & THE AUTHOR:

(Please click the link above)

EVENT GUIDELINES:

• If you register thru here, Eventbrite will automatically send an email with the link to the conference room 2 HOURS BEFORE the event (or just click the "ACCESS EVENT" button on the right side of this screen, below the date & time, it will appear after you register) Please message us on IG: @yugtoeuropa or email us at yugtoeuropa@gmail.com if you're experiencing a technical issue.

• If you register via another way, you will receive an email directly from us.

• Donation-based event. From every ticket, a percentage will be donated to charities supporting "mga kababayan". (Will post this at our IG account for Transparency Report every end of the year)

• We are also accepting "Salamat Ninong, Salamat Ninang". (Salamat Ninong, Salamat Ninang means sponsoring the event. By sponsoring the event you will have 15 to 20 minutes chance to talk about your story and your creative side hustle in front of Yugto community from all over the world! PLUS a chance to bring 1 business partner, kasama, kaibigan, kamag-anak, pamilya, kapit-bahay, kasangkay, utol o kapatid, kumare, o ka-yugto for FREE)

• However, if you don't have enough funds for this, please don't hesitate to email us, we will find a way for you. You are always very welcome. Reach out kapatid. (kapatid is from Tagalog language means a neutral name for brother or sister)

• Questions to ponder are emailed once you register or it is listed down below...

TIMETABLE:

13:50 CEST Put on your choice of comfy reading clothes (mine are my pajamas 😆) and let's talk about the book!

14:00 CEST Zoom opens for assembly and tech assistance (Waiting for other yugtu-an participants)

14:05-16:30 CEST Bookclub Discussions + Baybayin Workshop

(ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES TBA)

BAYBAYIN WORKSHOP GUIDE:

1. You will not only learn some new words in Tagalog and not just to write your name in Baybayin. BUT ALSO YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO USE BAYBAYIN IN DIGITAL FORM. Skill level: Everyone is welcome to participate. Recommended for ages 9 and up. For kids 9-12, adult assistance may be necessary during the workshop. For 2nd generation pinxys (who cannot understand or speak tagalog), we recommend inviting a "learning buddy" during the workshop. (learning buddy = person who understands the Tagalog language) PHILIPPINE LANGUAGES & CULTURE ENTHUSIASTS ARE VERY WELCOME
2. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT. For you to be able to fully participate in this online workshop, you will need:

• ZOOM downloaded to a laptop, desktop or tablet & stable internet connection
• Printed (suggested) Worksheet or scratch paper
• Pen

ABOUT THE ORGANISER:

"Yugto Europa" is a movement, bookclub and online bookstore based in Rotterdam, Netherlands with advocacies to raise awareness about the Literature, Arts, Languages, Scripts, Cuisine and Culture of the “Pearl of the East” in Europe and to the other part of the globe.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL US AT YUGTOEUROPA@GMAIL.COM

For more announcement visit our IG: @yugtoeuropa

To check our future events, click here.

TO JOIN THE YUGTO (Samahan) COMMUNITY. CLICK HERE.

SALAMAT DAHIL NANDITO KA AT NAHANAP MO KAMI. (THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!)