The Goducate Literacy Center in Lalao in Laguna, The Philippines, celebrated the Nutrition Day on July 24. The nationwide theme for Nutrition Month was “Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, Araw-araw Itong Ihain.” (Get used to eating vegetables, serve it daily).
The program started with a parade of the parents, children, teachers, and visitors. The children carried small baskets loaded with different kinds of fruits and vegetables.
The nursery students then sang Bahay Kubo, a Filipino folk song about vegetables growing around a nipa hut, followed by the students from the preparatory class, who sang a song that I composed, about the nutritional value of vegetables.
The parents took part in a cooking contest. They were divided into three groups, each of which brought the foods they prepared. Judging was based on nutritional value, creativity, and on how well dishes represented Filipino food.
After a message from Leo Decinal, the Goducate Coordinator in Luzon, our guest speaker Mrs Cora Ortiz, principal of Tranca Elementary School, took the stage. She acknowledged the Goducate Literacy Center as the school’s partner in bringing good education to the children and in building up their character.
