Tips for keeping the Filipino language, culture, and traditions alive for children growing up in Australia

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Emily Kay Camongol admitted that she continues exposing her children at a young age to the language, culture, and traditions of the Philippines to grasp these aspects easily. Source: Emily Kay Camongol

In today's episode of Usapang Parental, a parent and advocate for the preservation of the Filipino language, culture, and traditions, Emily Kay Camongol, discussed simple tips to keep these aspects alive for children growing up in Australia.


Key Points
  • Emily Kay Camongol is a parent and founder of Word Fiesta Filipino, aiming to promote and preserve the language, culture, and traditions of Filipinos in Australia.
  • The exposure of children to language, culture, and traditions should start within the home. Encourage and refrain from ridiculing the mistakes of children, such as language pronunciation.
  • Cooking Filipino dishes at home is essential, and most importantly, being a good example of good behavior, using 'po at opo o mano po'.

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