UNICEF supports Filipino games and kids’ art through ‘Laro’
In celebration of children’s rights to play and education, UNICEF collaborates with Creative Kids Studio’s 20th Anniversary this month to highlight traditional Filipino games and children’s art. Dubbed “Laro,” the event will feature Community Art, an open art activity until May 30 at the Activity Center of Alabang Town Center where children’s art works will be on sale. Creative Kids Studio will raise funds to support UNICEF’s work in promoting education and play for Filipino children.
“‘ Laro’ is an advocacy campaign bringing children back to the outdoors through play. Using their artistic talents, it showcases Filipino games interpreted through different art and musical forms to inspire the enrichment of children through play,’ says Bambi Mañosa, founder and chief curator of the studio.
Apart from the Community Art sale, “Laro” will feature “Paint it Forward,” a display of children’s art work to the public ( until May 24); “Tara,
Laro!,” and a weekend of Interactive Storytelling on Filipino children’s literature (May 23 and 24). The festival will culminate with the “Laro” fashion show on May 30, showcasing children’s designs inspired by indigenous fabrics. All events are open to the public at the Activity Center of Alabang Town Center.
“Play is crucial in shaping a child’s future success, a powerful educational and development tool. The earlier we start with enabling children to play, the better impact it can have on their physical and cognitive development. That’s why we are very grateful to Tukod Foundation and the Creative Kids Studio for promoting the importance of play. It is energizing to see Creative Kids alumni support the most vulnerable Filipino children through UNICEF’s work. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing children helping other children,” says UNICEF Philippines representative Lotta Sylwander.
In support of Tukod Foundation, “Laro” will also build a children’s playground for the resettlement community of Calauan, Laguna, for informal settlers and evacuees of natural disasters like Ondoy (2009) and Yolanda (2013).
For information, call (0915) 882-4220 or email info. tukod@gmail.com; follow CreativeKidsPH on Facebook and on Instagram @kidsforkids.