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MANILA, Philippines – August is upon us, and apart from very rainy days, this also means it’s time to celebrate the Filipino language. Dubbed locally as the Buwan ng Wika (National Language Month), the whole of August is dedicated to events celebrating the national tongue, from Balagtasans (poetic orations) in elementary schools, to the publication of 18 new book titles by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF).
Filipinos have even brought the festivities over to social media, thanks to the hashtag #BuwanNgWika. Those who would usually post in English, Taglish, or a provincial dialect or language try their hand at posting in straight, unadulterated Filipino instead. Insights into the importance of upholding Filipino also come up, as well as sheepish confessions on their poor grasp of the language.
See how Filipino netizens harnessed the Filipino language on social media:
Have you celebrated #BuwanNgWika yet? Tell us all about it in the comments section below! – Rappler.com
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