Last March 9,2018 was a full of fun and activities as Bayanihan Council conducts a family day for all Filipino community. It was participated by different Filipino organizations and their families, friends, relatives and colleagues. Almost 600 plus occupied half area of the Khalidiya Park, with several booths from different organization set up for the competition, booths for the sponsors, staffs of Philippines Embassy and POLO-OWWA and of course the game area. That ambiance of Philippine festival set-up gave us a nostalgic feeling, remembering how good it is celebrating our provinces festivity. With its different branding and culture we really wanna go back to the Philippines and experience once again a year of a lifetime precious memories. Thanks to this great event as the theme of this activity showed us how we build a strong community for all Filipino expats here in Abu Dhabi.

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THE ORGANIZERS

As one member of SHRPA (Society of Human Resources Professional and Associates) from which the Bayanihan Council entrust us to be the organizer of this event, we are so happy to serve our kabayans, seeing them how they enjoyed the games we prepared and made every set up will be under controlled.

THE PARADE

We started the event with a parade which consist of several organizations. Some mascots joined the parade too like mickey mouse, chip and dale, tiger, a king, clown and from our sponsors Chowking and Jollibee!

SHRPA members wears Disney Characters (I'm wearing chip and dale character)

THE SPONSORS

This event would not be possible without the help of the following sponsors: Universal Hospital, Global Money Transfer, FILPERA, Arlo Associates and QIWI Technologies LLC, also to the event partners The Taste of Korean Cuisine, Exceed Events for taking the event photos and videos, Philippine Airlines for one two-way ticket raffle prizes, Kabayan Weekly and Jollibee for sponsoring lunch meals.

THE PRIZES

Bayanihan Council prepared so many prizes for our kabayans. Of course, sponsors will never be forgotten as they prepared plaque of appreciation too! Medals are for those team who will win which will surely excite them to play the games.

MORNING ZUMBA!

Before the program started, they conducted a Zumba which led by the members of OPMMAD (Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mangaawit at Mananayaw sa Abu Dhabi). That gave us all the energy to start the day by dancing and twisting those bones that haven't been stretch out for a very long time! See the videos below 👇

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THE GAMES

The most exciting and funniest part. Everyone participated and enjoyed the games. We had 10 games which consist 10 members per each team. Everyone has their own team color; Blue, Green, Gold, Pink, Black and Grey which will be given upon registering. Since the theme is about Unity in Diversity the team will be mixed and not by organization. The goal of each team is to get the highest point by winning their colors, which will be also announce as Grand Winning Team.

The Score Board

The Sack Race

Human Rat Race

Banana Pass Game

Balloon Relay

Burj Khalifa

* Big Foot*

Scoop that Ball

SOME INTERMISSION NUMBER

To give balance in this event and while the players are resting, The United Cebuanos Abu Dhabi Dhabi performed a cultural dance.

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BOOTH COMPETITION

Several organizations joined the booth competition, they must use any recycled materials only that will fit the theme of the event.

PHOTO OPS!

Yeeeepey its another successful event indeed! Thank you Philippine Embassy for giving our Filipino community a one day full of fun, laughter and excitement, it was really unforgettable! Thank you to Bayanihan Council for trusting SHRPA to handle this kind of activity lastly, thank you Jay-mar Ismail for involving us all the time, we really had a great time!

WINNING TEAM: BLUE TEAM

Congratulations to all Blue Team for being the grand winner, all efforts are paid off!

If you like to attend Bayanihan Council activities you can follow them in facebook Bayanihan sa Abu Dhabi to see the future invitations and activities.

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Want to see the the event lively? Check out my video which summarize the whole event 👇😊😊😊

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