Buwan ng Wika 2014 activities, costumes and dances

The last week of August is also a celebration of Linggo ng Wika (National Language Month) in my kid's school. It's a week-long event filled with activities such as "Palarong Pinoy," "Kainang Bayan," "Pagbigkas ng Tula, Pagbasa at Sabayang Bigkas," and a lot more. The week culminated with the "Katutubong Sayaw" presentation featuring cultural and folk dances in the Philippines.

My daughter representing the Grade 5 class para sa "Masining na Pagbasa ng Tula".



My son joining the Grade 3 students for their "Awiting Filipino" number, performing the song "Pusong Bato."



The theme for this year's Buwan ng Wika is - Wikang Pambansa: Susi sa Tagumpay, Pagkakailanlan at Pagkakaisa. It's about unity depicted by the spirit of "bayanihan."

The best day is the presentation of different regional dances from our country wearing their Filipino costumes.

My daughter joining the Grade 5 class in their Subli dance performance.






My son joining the Grade 3 class in performing a dance from Capiz city.



There's my niece in the same dance performance.




My godson joining the Grade 1 class, looking cute in their costumes while performing an Igorot dance.




There's my sister with the Grade 8 class in their Maglalatik dance.




Here are the other dances from different Grade levels.

The Grade 2 students in their Karatong Subli dance.



Grade 4 students presenting a dance from the Ilocos region.



Grade 6 students in their Muslim dance.




Grade 7 students presenting a rice harvest dance.



Grade 8 students in their regional dance (just forgot where the dance is from)




Grade 10 students presenting their Pandanggo sa Ilaw dance.



The celebration ended with students singing the song "Isang Lahi, Isang Dugo, Isang Musika"




The Philippines has rich culture and history. This school event makes the students proud of the Filipino language and appreciate our country's culture.

As what the theme said, "Filipino as the language of national unity."

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My 2011 post on Linggo ng Wika Costumes and Activities is one of my most popular blog post since parents are looking for Filipino costumes that their children can wear. Thanks for those who visited. Hope you got something from checking out my post. :)

Anyway, by October, it would be the United Nations Celebration. Let's look forward to another eventful school activity!

7 Years Milestones

Being 7 years old had been great for my daughter. It's her best and happiest year so far. It's the year when she had the grandest time of her life.

Lots of wonderful memories and achievements happened when she turned seven. I could list a hundred things that makes being 7 a great year, but let me share her best 7 moments -

Celebrated her ballerina themed 7th birthday with family and friends.

happy 7th birthday Skylah!

Joined the school's Buwan ng Wika activities where she performed a traditional Filipino dance with her classmates and declaimed the piece "Sa Aking Mga Kababata."

first declamation piece

Performed two ballet dances for Effie Nanas' Grand Ballet Recital - Enchanted Ballet at the CCP.

ballet recital on stage

Dressed up as Barbie doll for Halloween where she felt like being a Barbie celebrity for a day and won several prizes.

my Barbie doll :)

Played the role of Tinkerbell in the school's Christmas celebration - Disney's Believe in Holiday Magic. Remember Kid's Performances HERE.

my Tinkerbell

Received her First Holy Communion. Participated in the church rites - Greetings, Ama Namin prayer, Glory to God and Tell the World of His Love.

greetings

Ranked first in class and overall top 2 in Grade 2. Received the Second Honors Award and Best in Co-curricular Award.

congrats Skylah!

Last week, she turned 8 years old. Hoping for another fruitful year for my daughter!

Remember 2011 | Kids Performances

"To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives." - Denis Waitley, American motivational speaker and writer, consultant and best-selling author

My kids' performances is one way that helps develop their confidence. They are enjoying every program rehearsals, getting in their costumes and being there on stage. It helps become aware of their own abilities and self-importance.

Grand Ballet Recital at CCP

Dancing at the CCP stage is a dream come true for my daughter. Effie Nanas ballet presented Enchanted Ballet last November. She danced Chinese Tea for the Nutcraker - Clara's Dream and "Butterfly" for Snow White.

Taking photos and videos inside the CCP theater is not allowed, so we only have pre and post photos of her.

butterfly costume

Chinese costume

Everyone - from the star ballerinas to the little belles - did wonderful performances.

Effie Nanas ballerinas

Tinkerbell Butterfly at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My daughter was chosen by the school principal to be Tinkerbell Butterfly (a part in Alice's Adventure) in their Christmas program. Good thing, she was able to wear the butterfly costume again.

Tinkerbell butterfly :)

with Alice in Wonderland cast

She also danced "Let it Snow" together with the grade 3 girls. Girls from her grade level performed a different dance number. Watch the video:





Little Santa Claus at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My son, together with the preschoolers, happily sing and dance Jingle Bells for the Christmas program. The venue was filled with much cuteness and happiness!

little Santas :)

Enjoy watching:

Disney's Believe in Holiday Magic

Malaysia in United Nations Celebration

My son represented the country of Malaysia and performed "It's a Small World" together with the preschool students.

Malaysia flag bearer :)

Japanese in United Nations Celebration

My daughter, together with the Grade 2 students, performed a Japanese dance.

Japan umbrella dance

Read The Silk Road to Peace and Prosperity


Linggo ng Wika Performances

It had been my daughter's first declamation contest. She didn't win,but still proud since she was able to deliver Dr. Jose Rizal's "Sa Aking Mga Kababata" in front of the audience.

"Sa Aking Mga Kababata"

Read Daughter's First Declamation Piece

Traditional Filipino dances were all performed.

Filipino dance

in costume

Read Linggo ng Wika Activities

Indeed, "the world is a stage..."

Hope you all enjoyed the Year 2011 as much as we do!

Linggo ng Wika Costume and Activities

"Buwan ng Wika" had been a week-long event at my kid's school.

The entire week was filled with activities that encourages everyone to appreciate our Filipino language and culture - from Filipino clothes, food, games, songs and dances.

My son joined the preschoolers in their presentation. They happily sing Filipino folk songs on stage.

The boys wore their camisa de chino, red scarf and pants; while the little girls wore their Filipiniana costumes.



My daughter's class performed Subli, a traditional Philippine folkdance.

Other Philippine folkdances presented by students.

Philippine folkdance

Even the teachers had their performances as well.

La Jota dance by SGIS teachers

There's also a presentation of different Filipino costumes.

preschool and grade school students

secondary level students

SGIS teachers in Filipino costume

Tunay ngang napakaganda ng wikang Filipino at sadyang napakayaman ating kultura!

Buwan ng Wika

stage

My kid's school celebrated Buwan ng Wika with the theme "Wika: Susi ng Kultura!" It's a one whole week program full of activities!

They had several activities, competitions and performances that showcases the students (and teachers) talents and skills, from - 'Himig Pinoy,' 'Patinikan sa Panitikan,' 'Pista sa Nayon,' at 'Kulturang Pilipino.'

Bukod dito ay ang mga kasiyahan katulad ng 'Palarong Pinoy,' 'Kaining Bayan,' at mga iba't-ibang natatanging bilang sa pagsayaw at pagkanta.

I was at their school on the second and fourth day to witness my kids' presentation.

My daughter was a participant in the 'Masining na Pagbigkasng Tula.' That's the first time that she joined a declamation contest. Their class also performed a dance number - Subli, a traditional folkdance from Batangas.

My son joined the preschoolers (with my niece and nephew) in presenting well-known Filipino folksongs - Bahay Kubo, Leron Leron Sinta and Magtanim ay Di Biro.

My youngest sister was part of the 'Sabayang Pagbasa ng Maikling Kwento' where they presented the story of 'Si Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan' full of zest and spirit.

I'll be sharing some photos from their Buwan ng Wika activities in a few days.