PR-113-2015

Philippine Embassy Celebrates Buwan ng Wika and Araw ng
mga Bayani with a Quiz Bee on Philippine History

(Riyadh, 26 August  2015) The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh celebrated the Buwan ng Wika and Araw ng mga Bayani with a program on 26 August 2015 at the Embassy premises.

With a theme: “Ang mga Bayani sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas”, the program kicked-off with Welcome Remarks by First Secretary and Consul Mary Jennifer D. Dingal.  Social Services Attache Perlita Panganiban then retold the famous story by Dr. Jose P. Rizal entitled “Ang Lampara at Ang Gamu-Gamo” before a select group of children. This was followed by a choral recitation and interpretative dance entitled “Ako’y Pilipino” performed by children of Embassy personnel.

The program culminates with a Quiz Bee on Philippine History and current events. Six (6) Philippine Overseas Schools based in Riyadh sent a team each, composed of three (3) students from Grades 5 – 7 to participate in the Quiz Bee challenge. Questions on important people, dates and events in Philippine history were asked from the participants. The questions were grouped into three (3) categories: General Information/Easy, Medium and Difficult categories.

The six participating Philippine Overseas Schools were: (1) Al Danah International School, (2) Al Taj International School, (3) Elite International School, (4) International Philippine School – Riyadh, (5) Palm Crest International School and (6) Riyadh International School.

Three (3) schools emerged as winners. Al Dannah International School won third place, Palm Crest International School garnered second place and the First Place was awarded to Riyadh International School. The winners received medals, certificates and giveaways from the Philippine Embassy.

Ambassador Ezzedin H. Tago capped the commemorations activities with a very inspiring message to the guests, students, teachers and parents who attended the program. In his brief remarks, the Ambassador underscored that what was equally valuable, aside from knowing important dates and events in Philippine history or being able to speak Filipino fluently, is for everyone to recognize and take to heart that the diversity of cultures and languages among Filipinos is in fact a strength that binds us closer as a people. (END)