'Kwento at larong Pinoy' are focus of Children's Day celebration in Melbourne

Aside from advancing the rights of the children, Filipino children in Victoria will also experience the rare opportunity to play and have fun, and above all to learn the culture of their origin.

Kabilang sa mga pangunahing karapatan ng mga bata ay ang karapatan sa edukasyon, kalusugan, pamilya, makapaglaro at makapaglibang, pakinggan at maihayag ang sarili. Credit: Janeca Gross

Key Points

• Children's Day is part of the celebration of Children's Week in the Philippines which is held during the last week of January.
• The celebration was initiated by the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne and the University of the Philippines Alumni Association Victoria.
• Filipino children in Australia are encouraged to adapt to the country's culture and establish communication with their parents, so as not to forget the lessons of their origins.