Buwan ng Wika Post Celebration-MLC

The celebration of the Buwan ng Wika or Linggo ng Wika finally celebrated on September 6, 2008 on the floors of MLC. The theme of the celebration for this year is “Wika Mo, Wikang Filipino, Wika ng Mundo, Mahalaga!” This is to show appreciation of the importance of one’s own culture, other’s cultures and the different languages/dialects in the country. The program begun at around 8:30 and was commenced by a pair of young children dressed in Barong Tagalog (for the boy) and Filipiniana (for the girl) who were the hosts/commentators of the said event. The singing of the National Anthem marked the formal starting point of the programme. The anthem was conducted by a girl who is in Grade 3. This was followed by a prayer led by a Preschool child. The audience who were also the students of the centre accompanied by the staff and some guests were inspired by the remarks delivered by the Foundation Education Manager.

A presentation was flashed before their eyes about the history of the celebration showing them a visual inspiration. The people around applauded to the Preschool patriots who recited a poem followed by their interpretative dance of the song entitled “Hawak Kamay”. The other children took part in the poster making contest which was divided to two categories. Three groups composed of 3 children were under the elementary category while two groups composed of 2 children were in the high school category. The poster making contest lasted for an hour. Winners of the contest received their prizes which were announced by the three young and talented judges. Trivia questions challenged the children to think and answer. Children who answered correctly received prizes. The Centre Coordinator summarized and closed the event thus made the program ended before everyone enjoyed the prepared food.

It is the first celebration of MLC after series of planning during the recent meetings. The celebration was originally scheduled the last Saturday of August but it was moved because of the conflict of the training/seminar given to the staffs/volunteers of the programs handling zero to six years old.

..the hosts of the celebration..
.. preschooled preschool.. ..judging the smiley judges..

..listening attentively....preschool's presentation of "hawak kamay".. ..poster making contest winner for the high school category.. ..winner for the elementary category.. ..poster making contest product..
..singing for the national anthem.. ..the prayer leader..
..preschool patriots in their poem presentation..

..the FEM's opening remarks..