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Activities

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ozens of different national flags. Multiple
eye-catching cultural fashions. There is
a lot of energy when it comes to AIIAS
cultural night.
Having the theme “Love in Any
Language” the program started with
a welcome dance by the Indonesian
community and the singing of the Philippine
National Anthem. After the opening
prayer by Dr. Dolf Oberholster, AIIAS VP
for Academic Administration, the parade
of flags by nation set the mood for cultural
love and pride. From traditional dances
to modernized versions, the different
communities of AIIAS showcased their skills
in proving that love indeed can be felt and
expressed in different forms. May Ann
Baragona and Vasco Chinate hosted the
program. As the last presenter, Philippines,
the host country presented a tribute of
gratitude to the international community
thanking them for their generosity after the
recent super typhoon Haiyan tragedy.
The program closed with remarks from
one of the Student Association (SA) sponsors
Dr. Alfredo Agustin Jr. and a prayer by P. L.
Thlenga, the SA VP for Religious Affairs. The
meeting closed as the SA thanked God for the
rich cultural diversity that is a little foretaste
of what heaven will be like. O

BY DON LEO GARILVA JR.

LOVE IN ANY LANGUAGE
Myanmar Presentation

PHOTO CREDIT: DHANY IRAWAN

Indonesian Dance

PHOTO CREDIT: DHANY IRAWAN

Philippine’s tribute to those who helped the
victims of typhoon Haiyan.

PHOTO CREDIT: MIRRIAM PAMULA

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