Children from the poblacion, from Barangays Ipil and Alambique, which ranges from 5-12 years old were encouraged and invited to join the 1st Summer Art Workshop. It was a 5-days training hosted by the LGU coordinated under the Mayor’s Office headed by Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Egay. The supervisions and assistance was supported by some (SPES) who joined together for the good cause.
The activity took place last April 27 to May 1, 2009 at the Municipal Townhouse Building, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte with a registration fee of P50.00 each for the art kit and other materials. Approximately 60 participants registered as it was positively responded by the parents. The workshop was made possible due to the moral and financial support they had given.
The purpose of the said activity was to inculcate in the minds of the children not to depend on new technology today, specifically computers, in making project and other occasional activities. The best way is to make it “your own way”. Being unique and resourceful is still the key for getting higher appreciation.
Also, the children may be able to develop much more their talents for creating and designing if they could be taught using native products. The children surely enjoyed the activity. It showed them how to mingle and socialize towards others. It created also a short time bonding with both children and parents. The activity is a good motivation as the learnings they’ve got will definitely serve them as they grow older and become aware of the realities of life.
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