August 2009 Activities at Museo Pambata

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ANINO sa Museo • August 1 at 10 AM
Watch light and shadow plays of your favorite children's stories, songs and rhymes as performed by ANINO Museo! Get a chance to join the talented puppeteers backstage for a round of shadow play. Anino Museo is a group of child performers mentored by Filipino multimedia artists ANINO Shadowplay Collective. This month, Anino sa Museo presents “Nang Yumabang si Araw”.

Sinepambata • August 7 & 21 at 10 AM
The MP Library transforms into a mini theater every Friday mornings as a treat for young movie lovers.

Paglaki Ko Gusto Ko Maging Librarian... • August 8 at 2 PM
What do you want to be when you grow up? Imagine what you can become someday by listening to successful career men and women whom children can emulate.

Museo Pambata Guides’ Corner • August 9 & 23 at 2 PM
Enjoy fun and free arts and crafts demonstrations from MP's creative bunch of theme room guides.
August 9 – Jumping Frog; August 23 – Paper Duck Puppet

Recycling is Fun! • August 12 at 10 AM
Learn how to turn scraps into works of art! Kids will not only enjoy these activities, but will also learn the importance of caring for our environment.

Ang Bayanihan sa Museo • August 15 at 10 AM
Dance with the Bayanihan! Enjoy lively and colorful performances from the Philippine National Folk Dance Company and join a learn-to-dance session after their performance.

Effective Parenting Workshop • August 15 at 2 PM
Listen to MP's Executive Director Maricel P. Montero and other parent volunteers as they talk about the challenges and rewards of parenting. Topics to be discussed include: Managing your child's behavior, Safe toys and healthy food for kids and Social and emotional development of children. Free for walk-in visitors of the museum.

Ninoy Aquino Day • August 20 at 10 AM
Museo Pambata pays tribute to Ninoy Aquino on his special day through a photo show-and-tell activity and a film showing. There will also be an arts and crafts session where kids can learn how to make Ninoy's famous eyeglasses.

Book On the Spot features “Apolakus!” • August 22 at 10 AM
Get a chance to interact with Alice Mallari, the author of this delightful Filipino children's book about a boy who loves to perform magic tricks. Enjoy a whole day of storytelling, arts and crafts and see the original illustrations from the book done by Leo Agtuca.

The Dentist is in • August 28 at 10 AM
Want to know how to keep your teeth healthy and strong? Join Dr. Celian Teng for an educational dental demonstration.

Linggo ng Wika sa Museo Pambata • August 29 at 2 PM
Celebrate the glory of the Filipino language with the Linggo ng Wika's Balagtasan showcase and Sabayang-bigkas presentation by the Museo Pambata Child Advocates.

Haraya Storytelling Hour • every Saturday at 10 AM
Volunteer storytellers from the Alitaptap Storytellers Philippines share exciting stories from your favorite Filipino children's books.

All activities are subject to change without prior notice. Visit Museong Pambata at Roxas Blvd. corner South Drive, Manila. Museum hours from Tuesday to Saturday is 9 am to 5 pm and 1 to 5 pm Sundays. Admission fee is 100 pesos for children and adults, with special discounts for group tours. Manila residents with valid IDs are free on Tuesdays and can enjoy 50% off on fees on all other days. For more information, call 523-1797/98 and 536-0595 or email info@museopambata. org.