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One of the most anticipated events in Assumption Iloilo is the Family Day which usually falls on a Sunday. In 2010, it was set in the month of October but later it was transferred to December to make it more festive. In that year, the theme was 'Families Around the World'. Students, teachers, and parents joined the foot parade along Gen. Luna St. wearing different national costumes of different countries around the world. It was like the 'Parade of Nations' in the annual Miss Universe beauty pageant. |
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The parade was a show of riotous colors and style. Culture took center stage in simple yet meaningful fashion as everyone donned get-ups representative of their country of choice. |
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In my case, I chose to represent the beautiful island of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. Traditional Hawaiian clothing for men is not difficult to find. These days, clothing for men in Hawaii has evolved into a modern traditional Hawaiian-style theme. The once unadorned shirt has become a canvas for vivid island images and motif prints, now famously known as 'the Aloha shirt'. |
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Whatever costume one wore on that day, it reminded those who were present of the importance of family around the world. It made a very strong statement that throughout the world, the support for the institution of the family is still strong. |
