Report on 'A Day of Fun with the Myanmar Refugee Children'

On Monday the 6th of December 2010, we had a day of fun just for the Myanmar refugee children and their families. It was held at the Fraser Tower's function hall. Everyone gathered at the hall at around 11.00 am.

Each of them were given party hats to wear to get them into the mood. We got to know each other, introduced ourselves and sang christmas songs. Then, a parent sponsored some tshirts and fabric paint for the children to design their own tshirts. All of them enjoyed painting and decorating their tshirts. They were certainly very creative in their own special ways.

After that, they had some home cooked lunch. They had fried rice, meehoon, chicken, fruits cupcakes, jelly and etc. They indulged in the food prepared for them and ate until they were very full. It was great to see that they appreciated the food served.

Then, we played some light games with them. Such as the straw game and candy game, mainly for the younger children. Before the party ended, each of the children and their parents received christmas gifts and some essentials for their family. They were all suprised and happy to receive their present.