Written by: Ate Denise Callanta, Core Member
MANILA OCEAN PARK WITH THE CHILDREN OF CCT PASAY
The kids of CCT Pasay had a blast at the Manila Ocean Park last August 16, all thanks to ate Ella and her student volunteers at the Philippines School of Interior Design.
As the children were gathered together with their respective Ates and Kuyas, they were as well given a short time to get acquainted with one another before touring the attractions inside the park. After the short introductions, we were then led by our tour guide to the Barnyard and the Birdhouse where we came across various animals such as chickens and budgies. There we also saw some adorable hamsters, a few darling rabbits, and a lot of colorful birds.
Ensuing our next timetable, we were then on directed to the Sea Lion Show where we merrily enjoyed the performance of the Sea Lions in the Manila Ocean Park. There we cheered, we laughed, and we danced along the jolly Sea Lions; it’s also where Ate Ella had the most thrilling interaction as she got to be kissed by one of the sea lions! How lovely is that?
After the show, we went straight to the Oceanarium where the children enjoyed the sight of the thousand twinkling fishes floating gracefully in front of our eyes. There were huge shiny silver scales and there were also tiny iridescent ones sailing along the long long fishes. Inside the Oceanarium, we also got to experience the Augmented Reality Encounter where the children and the volunteers took the time to enjoy taking virtual photos with the animated whale shark, dolphin, and the Manila Ocean Park Mermaid.
Later on, we have also visited the Supertoy Collection where the children got delighted with the interactive zones. It’s also where we have witnessed the largest Superman assortment that has ever been recorded by the Guiness Book of Records. Subsequently, we have also visited The Christmas Village where we witnessed synthetic snow, and the World of Creepy Crawlies where various types of insects and reptiles are exhibited such as poisonous and harmless frogs, snakes, and cockroaches.
As Ate Ella celebrates another year of her existence, we wish her nothing but the best. Her overflowing grace and kindness has badged those children’s day grander than the other ones. The day did not only end with the kindness of Ate Ella and her students; the children were also showered with their love, generosity, and patience as shown whilst they were holding the children’s hands while roaming tirelessly inside the huge park. We thank Ate Ella’s unselfish and bighearted gestures that has left a mark on the children’s heart and we pray for grander days ahead.
Happy birthday Ate Ella!
Thank you for sharing your bountiful blessing to the children of the Metro. You have easily put a smile on their face.
