Narra's Star on Museo Pambata's Christmas Tree

Christmas is around the corner and we already set up our own Christmas tree at home. When we took Narra to Museo Pambata (Manila's Museum for Children) a couple of weekends ago, they also had their own special tree already put up. It was decorated with stars and candy canes bought by museum goers for the benefit of the museum's projects. Right before the shadow puppet show started, a museum representative invited the crowd to support their Christmas tree drive, a simple star could be bought for 20 pesos, while bigger and more elaborately decorated ones go for a bit higher, with all the proceeds serving as donations.

Narra picked a star from a basket full of decorations. The one she chose was purply-pink and gold and covered completely in glitters. It cost P100 pesos, and it looked to me, to be the prettiest star in the bunch. Oliver put Narra's name on the star.

Narra was excited when we left her star on the museum's tree. I am particularly happy to give her  a sense of group identity as part of a larger Filipino family. It was a good idea to get her to buy something that she doesn't get to keep so that she learns that there is great joy to be had in participating, and not just in accumulating or collecting stuff. That star was a pretty thing and it looked really good on that tree. Putting it there is such a fitting way to conclude a fun-filled visit to the museum.

Museo Pambata also has a Christmas toy drive for less fortunate children. They accept both brand new and pre-loved toys in good condition. I am already talking to Narra about giving away some of her toys, and I am planning to go back to the museum with her to participate in their drive. They are accepting donations until December 15.

For info on museum hours, fees, location and exhibits visit the museum's official website: 

http://www.museopambata.org/

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