27 August 2024, Guam - In celebration of the Buwan ng Wika, the Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Guam organized a learning session entitled “Buwan ng Wika: Learning Session on Filipino Words about Health, Wellness and Safety” held on 17 August 2024 at the Micronesia Mall.
The lecture was attended by around twenty (20) second or third generation Filipino children, between the ages of 6 to 13 years old.
In her opening remarks, Consul General Rosario P. Lemque provided the children with a brief history of the Philippines’ celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of honoring the Filipino language. She also spoke about the value of learning the Filipino language for children abroad, stating, “Learning Filipino words is really important for children like you with Filipino roots. It helps you stay connected to your family’s culture and heritage.”
Vice-Consul Daniella Bianca M. Villamin-Oriondo led the learning session, focusing on Filipino words related to health, body parts, and healthy foods. To reinforce the children’s
learning, a variety of interactive games were conducted, making the session both educational and enjoyable. Additionally, the Consulate provided each child with a health-themed coloring book, allowing them to continue practicing at home the Filipino words they had learned during the session.
The Buwan ng Wika Learning Session was held as a segment of the Health, Wellness and Safety Fair of the Filipino Community of Guam (FCG), which aimed to promote health and wellness to the Guam community by gathering health professionals to conduct health screenings and provide essential information on preventing common illnesses. END
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