Note: This is a late post.
The University of the Philippines Diliman held its Lantern Parade last December 14, 2018 and the best lanterns were judged based on adherence to the theme (20%), creative use of materials (30%) and presentation and visual effects (50%).
Here are the winners: School of Urban and Regional Planning’s diorama lantern took the grand prize of P50,000. The Institute of Islamic Studies lantern was awarded the second prize and P30,000 while College of Arts and Letters’ lantern won third prize and P20,000.
Special mentions lanterns were the CS Diwata micro-satellite inspired lantern and CA pawikan float.
In the competition among College of Fine Arts classes, the Most Beautiful Lantern was awarded to the “Kasaysayan ng Kagitingan” pop up book. The second place went to “Lumad” while “Banig” and “Dragon” tied for third place.
Held at SPFPI’s Likha Shop, the volunteers prepared a short program, fun-filled games and prizes for the children. During the program, the children also introduced themselves and their dreams when they grow up. Some of them wanted to become a doctor while others said they wanted to be a policeman, nurse and teacher.
Of the 15 children, only 12 were able to attend the event. Also present were Salt Payatas representatives Hanna Grace Abella (Coordinator), Catherine Mendoza (Program Manager), Jocelyn Romero (Executive Director), and Elsie Radoc (Literacy Program Coordinator); two teachers, resident volunteers and some mothers of the gradeschoolers.
Before the end of the program, the children sang a heartfelt rendition of “Salamat” by popular OPM singer Yeng Constantino to express their gratitude to the volunteers and all the donors.
