"Buwan ng Wika' - Filipino Language Month Celebration

Join us for 'Buwan ng Wika', translated in Filipino as Language Month. In the Philippines, Buwan ng Wika is celebrated annually in the month of August to promote the Philippines' national language, Filipino, and its indigenous languages.

Come join us for a celebration of Filipino language and culture here in Aotearoa New Zealand, specifically in Franklin! Experience the vibrant Filipino culture with us through these FREE activities:

 10am: Filipino Storytime for kids
 10am: 'Filipino Food and Ancient Script' Painting Workshop*
 10.45 am: 3D Philippine Jeepney Craft for kids
 11am: Filipino Poetry and Storytelling for teens and adults
 11.30 am: Live folk dance performances - Tinikling Ethnic Dance, Subli Folk Dance and Filipino Contemporary Dance
12pm onwards: Free taste of Filipino food

Other free activities: Face painting

Special thanks to our wonderful volunteers from Matatas Bookshop, the Philippine Studies Network Aotearoa NZ, Tuakau College Filipino Students and Parents, and other Filipinos from Franklin.

Booking is not necessary, except for the 'Filipino Food and Ancient Script' Painting Workshop.

*Filipino Food and Ancient Script Painting
To book for this painting workshop, visit tinyurl.com/ad5duvdh
This art class is suitable for adults and kids ages 11+