Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc
Text and photos by Evelyn A. Opilas
Rooty Hill-NSW-Australia
November 12, 2018
Rooty Hill-October 13: The Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc (AGAPI) marked this year’s United Nations Day 13 Oct., ensuring that venue Rooty Hill School of Arts came alive with colour, music, and laughter reminiscent of the UN’s diversity.
AGAPI members mark United Nations Day .
AGAPI members singing the national anthems of the Philippines and Australia.
Left photo: Susing Agcaoili dressed up in Hawaiian attire; Right photo: Thelma Junio gives an overview of the United Nation’s goals, activities and achievements.
United Nations Day enshrines the anniversary when the UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945 after its ratification by the majority of signatories, including the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
A performance from the AGAPI Choir led by Adelfa Woodforde.
The day has been observed each year on 24 October since 1948, with the UN General Assembly also recommending in 1971 that member states declare it a public holiday.
Winners were awarded their prizes, from left Delia Purisima, Francisca Magsalin, Olimpia Reyes, Nanita Hidalgo, Virgie Pineda, Dorothy del Villar.
Although commemorative activities are held to celebrate United Nations Day, 24 Oct is not a public holiday in the Philippines or in Australia.
Showing their costumes Vicky Tinker (Philippines), Dorothy del Villar (Spain), Faith Montecillo (Somalia), Emma Pontenilla (Germany), Maria Singh (India), Babes Cordoba (Philippines).
AGAPI president Dorothy del Villar said that “United Nations Day reminds us to be united and live in peace and harmony.”
Finalists in the best costume contest Nanita Hidalgo (United Kingdom), Dorothy del Villar (Spain), Maria Singh (India), Francisca Magsalin (Philippines) and Emma Pontenilla (Germany).
On the day, AGAPI members donned costumes of several UN member countries, with three selected as being the most representative – Nanita Hidalgo (United Kingdom), Dorothy del Villar (Spain) and Francisca Magsalin (Philippines).
October birthday celebrants Adelfa Woodforde, Brenda Dela Sala, Caridad Morabe, Thelma Junio and Maxwell Pontenilla with AGAPI president Dorothy del Villar (third from left)
October-born members – Brenda Dela Sala, Thelma Junio, Caridad Morabe, Maxwell Pontenila, Adelfa Woodforde – were feted with a joint cake, greetings, and hugs. – ends (Photos by Evelyn A. Opilas)
AGAPI marks UN Day 2018 in colour
Text and photos by Evelyn A. Opilas
Rooty Hill-NSW-Australia
November 12, 2018
Rooty Hill-October 13: The Association of Golden Australian Pilipinos Inc (AGAPI) marked this year’s United Nations Day 13 Oct., ensuring that venue Rooty Hill School of Arts came alive with colour, music, and laughter reminiscent of the UN’s diversity.
AGAPI members mark United Nations Day .
AGAPI members singing the national anthems of the Philippines and Australia.
Left photo: Susing Agcaoili dressed up in Hawaiian attire; Right photo: Thelma Junio gives an overview of the United Nation’s goals, activities and achievements.
United Nations Day enshrines the anniversary when the UN Charter came into force on 24 October 1945 after its ratification by the majority of signatories, including the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
A performance from the AGAPI Choir led by Adelfa Woodforde.
The day has been observed each year on 24 October since 1948, with the UN General Assembly also recommending in 1971 that member states declare it a public holiday.
Winners were awarded their prizes, from left Delia Purisima, Francisca Magsalin, Olimpia Reyes, Nanita Hidalgo, Virgie Pineda, Dorothy del Villar.
Although commemorative activities are held to celebrate United Nations Day, 24 Oct is not a public holiday in the Philippines or in Australia.
Showing their costumes Vicky Tinker (Philippines), Dorothy del Villar (Spain), Faith Montecillo (Somalia), Emma Pontenilla (Germany), Maria Singh (India), Babes Cordoba (Philippines).
AGAPI president Dorothy del Villar said that “United Nations Day reminds us to be united and live in peace and harmony.”
Finalists in the best costume contest Nanita Hidalgo (United Kingdom), Dorothy del Villar (Spain), Maria Singh (India), Francisca Magsalin (Philippines) and Emma Pontenilla (Germany).
On the day, AGAPI members donned costumes of several UN member countries, with three selected as being the most representative – Nanita Hidalgo (United Kingdom), Dorothy del Villar (Spain) and Francisca Magsalin (Philippines).
October birthday celebrants Adelfa Woodforde, Brenda Dela Sala, Caridad Morabe, Thelma Junio and Maxwell Pontenilla with AGAPI president Dorothy del Villar (third from left)
October-born members – Brenda Dela Sala, Thelma Junio, Caridad Morabe, Maxwell Pontenila, Adelfa Woodforde – were feted with a joint cake, greetings, and hugs. – ends (Photos by Evelyn A. Opilas)