Proudly representing our region were Jian
Mikaela Lasala, Danielle Valencia, Natalia Claudia Uy, Laureen Jade Arot, Mary
Therese Atienza, Anna Jedidiah Roque, Jedelle Falcon, Patricia Callao, Jessa
Marie Canaynay, Karen Lantajo, Cherry Ann Torres, Anicka Beatriz Teves and their adult leader Mitchelle Saycon-Dinglasa.
Aside from the Davao
delegates, other dynamic scouts and adult leaders from the Girl Scouts of the
Philippines’ (GSP) councils came from Pasay City, Batangas, Cavite, Iriga City,
Zamboanga, Camarines and Ilocos. Their 62-strong Philippine delegation made
them the biggest foreign group participating in the said international camp.
Held every two years,
the much-anticipated event, with the theme “Act! Connect! Empower!”, gathered around 7,000 Girl Guides/Girl Scouts and
non-member youths from Korea, with 300 overseas guests from member organizations
of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) for six nights and seven days.
The well-attended Korea camp aimed to provide Girl
Scouts/Guides and Scouts with opportunities to “radiate their
youthfulness by participating in a variety of activities which meet their needs;
to foster an appreciation for nature and responsibility for nature conservation
through camping in nature; to enhance world citizenship by interacting with
participants who have diverse backgrounds; and sharing international friendship
and caring for each other through camping life”.
In
line with the camp’s objectives, the organizers creatively prepared daily course
activities such as “Adventure Challenge Valley; Fire Safety Experience; Theme
Park on the Water; Traditional Korean Paper Making”; as well as unforgettable
things-to-do like the “Military Experience, Temple Stay and Yeoju Museum Tour”.
In addition, the overseas delegates staged international exhibitions to promote
their country and culture to fellow scouts.
Delectable
cooked Korean meals were served throughout the week-long event for the scouts
to fully enjoy the camp and allow them to have spare time.
Completing
the scouts’ ultimate Korean experience were the heart-stopping performances of
famous K-Pop stars Highlight, Astro, B.I.G., April, The King, among others
during the spectacular Opening Ceremony and International Night.
After
the camp, selected delegates participated in a homestay program with their
respective Korean host families while the others explored tourist spots in
Seoul for two days.
Truly,
the Davao Girl Scouts will forever cherish this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
which gave them a beautiful glimpse of the Koreans’ warm hospitality and the memorable
chance to meet new friends from all over the world.
E-mail the author at
mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com. Visit www.momabouttowndavao.blogspot.com.
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