October 30, 2012

• Light A Star Year 5, high school category

  Culture

  As mentioned in my post entitled, The FREEMAN's Light A Star year 5 entries - elementary category, I'll be posting the works of the high school students who used tin cans as their main material, here they are:

  
  The students were not really required to use tin cans for everything, its just a matter of exploring their creativity.

  
  The important thing is the material of choice (tin cans) would be prominent int he finish product.

  
  The contestants were also required to include all characters of the nativity scene - the Sagrada Familia (Mary, Joseph, and Jesus), the three kings, a farmer, and one or two farm animals.

  
  And of course there's the star because why would it be called Light-A-Star if there is no star?

  
  Lighting is also very important, and I noticed that most of the kids were so good with wiring. I bet that they learned these stuff because of the contest.

  
  It was also amazing to note that even students with disabilities, in this case the hearing impaired, were so cool in making their version of the Belen. 

  
  Those who were able to finish on time had a study of they nativity scene and already knew what was expected of them. I would say that they were more successful than the rest because they were able to execute their plan better, not like those wherein only the team leader decided on the design and concept of their entry.

  
  Somehow, the event taught me a lot of things, including team work and knowing that advice is given because there is a better way of executing a certain project.

  

  As you can see, each team has a different interpretation of the Belen, but as with all Filipinos, the Belen represents the birth of Christ and of course, family.

  

  It tells of the story of the Holy Family, how they were abandoned by most people, because there simply was no room for them in the inns, but in the end was accommodated in a very humble place, a shelter for animals.

  

  The Christ child was born in a manger, and to think he is the prince of the whole universe.

  

  Such representation tells us that a true king do not require a golden crib, because after all, as with all leaders, the king is but a servant of its people. 

  

  Truly, the activity was amazing.

  

  Not just because it showcased the creativity of the Cebuano youths, but also because it allowed us to reflect on our own humanity, on how we are living our lives. As extravagant kings or as humble servants.

  

  For you, what does the Holy Family, the nativity, represent?

  

  Photo from The FREEMAN.

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