Celebrating Diversity: Arts for All 2011,Thailand

The Ministry of Culture of Thailand invited the Philippines to participate in the Arts for All 2011: Celebrating Diversity held last July 14 to 18, 2011 at United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok and Wangree Resort, Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand.


Our very own National Commission for Culture and the Arts then invited DLS-CSB SDEAS members to compose the Philippine Delegation.

Teresa F. Quintanilla (Interpreter/Faculty)
Maria Elena Lozada (Youth delegate/Deaf artist/Student)
Myra V. Medrana (Art Administrator/Deaf Choreographer/Trainer)

Elena, Myra, and Ms. Tere with the rest of the international delegates

The United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok was the venue for the first day of orientation and welcome messages from distinguished guests from the Thailand Government. The following days, however marked the beginning of a more relaxed teaching and learning environment in Wangree Resort, Nakhon Nayok Province.

Teaching Session and Workshop for Thai Youth Participants

Myra and Elena leading a dance workshop for other PWD delegates

Group picture after a job well done

A night of fellowship and sharing: the delegates releases lanterns
for the King's health and recovery

During the last night at camp, it was Elena's turn to share her talent. Myra introduces her first to the audience through sign, voiced by Ms. Tere in English, translated to Thai by Ms. Ohm and interpreted in Thai Sign Language.

Elena's dance interpretation of Gabriela Silang
accompanied by instrumental music choreographed by Myra

Elena with the Event Head Organizer



To cap the activities, the delegates were asked to share and reflect on their experiences



It is a privilege to represent the Philippines and we are proud of our SDEAS delegates
who shared their time, effort and talents to prove that
through the Arts, there can be unity in diversity.


Until next time Thailand! Thank you!