PH Embassy in Manama Launches Free Classes on Filipino Language, Culture, History
Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver, delivers his welcome remarks in the launching of Wika, Kultura at Kasaysayan sa Embahada (WIKKA) project on 05 October 2018. (Manama PE photo)
MANAMA 18 October 2018 — Emphasizing the important role of language and culture in one’s identity, the Philippine Embassy in Manama launched its Wika, Kultura at Kasaysayan sa Embahada (WIKKA) project, an eight-week program on Filipino language, culture and history for Filipino children on 05 October 2018.
The program is free and open to Filipino children from ages five to 11 years old. A total of 25 children, most of whom were born and raised in Bahrain, were registered by their parents for the WIKKA program.
As a way to introduce to participants to the Flag and National Anthem, the opening ceremony started with the singing of the Lupang Hinirang, and followed by the recitation of the Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat.
Ambassador to Manama Alfonso A. Ver greeted the students and parents and stressed on the importance of introducing the younger generation of Filipinos, including those from mixed heritage, the Filipino language and culture. Consul Maria Paz G. Cortes also provided the parents with a brief orientation on the WIKKA project.
Classes immediately followed after the opening program. The kids were grouped into two classes - the Mabuhay class, for kids from five to seven years old, and the Bayani class for children from eight to 11 years old.
Both classes are handled by volunteer teachers from the Filipino Community and Embassy personnel.
WIKKA sa Embahada will have classes every Friday until 30 November 2018. END
For more information, visit www.manamape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinBahrain
Volunteer teachers discussing the Philippine Flag and the Alphabetong Filipino to the Bayani Class. (Manama PE photo)
WIKKA Volunteer Teachers from left: Buenafe Dumoran, Rowena Desierto, Doqueza Buyante, Jewel Oliveros, Imelda Limsic, Isabel Lamsis and Mona Pable (Manama PE photo)