Filipino children are off for a great adventure this summer as the European Union (EU) Delegation to the Philippines mounts the virtual edition of the annual cultural festival “Lakbayin Natin ang EU” on May 16 at10 a.m. via the EU in the Philippines Facebook Page. “Since 2008, the EU Delegation has been providing an opportunity for Filipino children to learn European songs, games, stories, music and arts and crafts,” EU Ambassador Luc Veron said. Together with the EU member states’ embassies and cultural institutes, the Delegation has ensured to create a unique and enjoyable cultural experience for these children, he added. The festival will also display the winning artworks made from either crayon, coloring pencils, paint, oil pastel and watercolour in the EU Delegation’s Art Contest. Embodying the general theme “Children for Friendship,” Filipino preschool to middle school students were asked to express the meaning of friendship through art and how they can promote it between Filipinos and Europeans.

Source: Manila Times May 12, 2021 16:30 UTC