Each year during August, we celebrate Buwan Ng Wika - National Language Month. We at Suyomano believe that promoting the traditional Filipino Language and embracing the fullness of Filipino heritage will spark a cultural movement that celebrates and connects the global community through cultural understanding. We are proud to partner with Sentro Rizal and the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.
With a rich history and over 100 different, individual languages, this national celebration aim to promote the beauty of diversity, while actively raising awareness of the different traditional features of Filipino languages. This month-long celebration will feature four events and special guests. We believe that all efforts towards the promotion of our languages, cultural diversity and ethnic representation are essential to global diplomacy and mutual understanding among nations. Together, we can make a stand for unity in diversity!
EVENT 4:
Ilonggo Language
August 28, 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
August 29, 6:00 AM Manila Time
Where: Online via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84692654637?pwd=N1VJMFY2d282bGExMUJTQ29VUjdhdz096:00 - 6:05 PM
INTRODUCTION by Mary Lou of Suyomano
6:05 - 6:55 Ilonggo 101 with Cristy Ealdama
Cristy hails from Iloilo City and fluently speaks Hiligaynon, Filipino and English. She is a graduate of BS Secondary Education major in English and History. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, she has been teaching English as Second Language (ESL) around Asia; in Korea, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Vietnam for more than a decade.
EVENT 4:
Chavacano Language
August 28, 7:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
August 29, 7:00 AM Manila Time
7:00 - 7:50 Chavacano 101 with Cristy Ealdama
Sheena earned her degree in General Education at Western Mindanao State University, where she also took Master of Arts major in English units and Bachelor of Laws units. Before becoming an English teacher in Vietnam, she worked as a teacher in the Philippines for 6 years, teaching grade school learners in the public Schools. She loves watching action, political, courtroom dramas, and legal films.
Sheena hopes to help her students learn Chavacano, its history and background in a conventional but fun way of learning. She also aims to impart her culture to people willing to learn in ways that are easy and engaging.
