Consultative Meeting for Philippine Heritage Classes

(Unfortunately this reached me only this morning but you might want to check it out if you are interested and available later)

Dear Friends,

I wish to inform you that the Philippine Embassy is presently preparing for a special cultural project known as Philippine Heritage Classes for Young Filipino Migrants in New Zealand. It aims to provide learning opportunities for the third generation of Filipinos in New Zealand about Philippine history, culture, arts and values. With this project, we hope to raise the level of awareness, understanding, appreciation and love of Philippine history and culture among these young Filipino
migrants for them to be able to make more comprehensive, creative and meaningful representations of the Philippines in various multi-cultural gatherings in New Zealand and as well as in other countries.

2011 General Plans

The BarkadahaNZ is all set to go full blast this 2011. With simple and concrete objectives in mind the group have outlined their activities and are all looking forward to working together to make these happen. In line with the goal of instilling Filipino culture and values among the kids, activities like Larong-Pinoy Day and a cultural production among others are planned this year.

First General Meeting for 2011

BarkadahaNZ held their first general meeting for 2011 last Friday, 18 February at the Newlands Community Centre.  Aside from catching up on each other's holiday adventures, the more serious topic of mapping out the year's activities were discussed.