The ILC UN Celebration Yesterday

I didn't want to go that early because it was hot to go out. But I didn't want to miss these kids either.

So, we got there a little late for the opening ceremonies. At the entrance, my sister met one of her high school classmates and as they talked, I could hear the cutest voice of the kids introducing themselves. So, I left my sister and went ahead to the activity center.

The kids were introducing themselves then the country they represent, its capital and its landmark. And I say at that age, I don't really know how much a kid can retain, since I have no idea about all these.

I took this shot... a little patriotic but I love this:

Well, I really think that the UN celebrations and other kiddie celebrations will not be complete without singing the ever-popular song "I Am But A Small Voice." Here, the kids are still in their cultural dresses and singing the song with gestures.

Then, before I knew it, the dance number started. But I was excited about the Hawaiian thingy. It's not that wearing a grass skirt (lol) is my frustration, but I wanted to see the kids in this attire.

While everyone was taking pictures of their kids, I thought of the teachers. Aren't they dancing with the kids? Here you can see them in front of the kids and doing the dance, too... well a little discretely that maybe only I and some people noticed.

Then, of course, there has to be a folk dance. Well, there really has to be. I also feel that any presentation should have at touch of our heritage. And I feel really, really good when I see kids learning something about our culture.

Thanks to our friends from Infante's Learning Center. I have been invited on this event by one of their staffs, Ms. Jenny Ramirez. Now, if you have something happening in your school or office that you'd really like to share, let me know. After all, all good things are meant to be shared anyway.

**There are more pictures here.