HIYAS

HIYAS 2023 Poster Submission

Participant: Gionn Datu (46YP- MA IMC)

Explanation: For my poster, I took on a different approach where I reimagined the Filipino language as a human being. Given this, I wanted to give this "person" a bouquet of forget-me-nots which symbolizes love, respect, and remembrance. So, I wanted my poster to show my deep appreciation and fondness for the Filipino language. In fact, I would consider it a heartfelt tribute to the language that unites us as Filipinos as it plays a crucial part in how our identity is formed.
“Wika Natin ‘to" is a statement of pride and ownership that heavily signifies our collective responsibility as Filipinos to preserve and celebrate the language. The Filipino language is more than just a tool we use to communicate with one another; it is our heritage that connects us to our past (our history) and shapes our present--and also our future.
With my poster, I want to encourage my fellow Filipinos to embrace our language, use it with pride, and recognize its beauty and richness.

What is HIYAS, you may ask? We are a campaign founded on Rizal’s ideals which entails being focused on promoting civic virtue and a stronger sense of nationalism in a fun and interactive way! In this age of information the role of democracy plays an important role now more than ever, and through our campaign, we hope to inspire everyone by keeping the spirit of democracy and nationalism alive in the UA&P community’s hearts and minds. We also hope to inspire the many creatives of UA&P by offering them a chance to be recognized and appreciated for their artistic talent through the art of poster-making.

So what are you waiting for? Join us and together we can build a stronger UA&P community through an emboldened sense of nationalism!

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