By Gar-r Degala
After two years of
celebrating virtually the United Nations Month, Katipunan sa Agham-Tao (KAT) spearheads
a face-to-face culminating activity at Capiz State University–Pontevedra
Campus, on October 27.
Anchored on the theme Our Planet, Our Future, CapSU Pontevedra
commemorates responsibilities toward raising global awareness in protecting
nature for future generations.
The celebration started with a grand parade around
the school campus where students showcased their national costumes.
Prof. Michael Bañas,
guest speaker, shared that just like a plant, KAT was a small organization they
built before when he was a student leader at the same university, but now, it
continues to grow and serves as a platform for raising environmental awareness
as this year's UN theme.
"It's
so amazing to think that the seed we planted 10 years ago, now prospers and
continues to bear fruits. As an educator at alagad ng Katipunan sa Agham-Tao,
seeing these future professionals and leaders who strive for excellence, and world
stability and learn to respect and collaborate - I can see hope for this
country," Prof. Bañas stated.
National Dance Contest
hyped the audience with live stage performances from different colleges and
departments performing national dance and wearing national costumes of their
chosen countries.
Chister Bryll Tidong,
KAT President, thank the people who made the celebration successful despite the
rainy weather.
"This
was never easy, but because of all your support and participation, we made this
possible. I thank you all for being here despite the rainy weather we
experience. As what Hellen Keller said, alone we can do so little; together, we
can do so much," Tidong said in his Words of Gratitude.
Dr. Edwin Daliva, KAT Adviser, stated during his
closing remarks that he is beyond delighted to conduct a face-to-face UN
celebration again, after two years.
The celebration ended with the announcement of the winners of the National Dance Contest, where CAPEDS of the Bachelor of Physical Education bagged 1st Place followed by the DIWATA of the Bachelor of Secondary Education - Science as the 2nd Placer and Hospitality Management as the 3rd Placer.
POISE.
CAPEDS students portraying South Korea brought them to victory in National
Dance Contest.
