By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
58 children and are members of Jollibee Kids Club held a costume party at the International Culinary Arts in Salam Mall Thursday evening. Three judges chose the top ten best in costumes were chosen followed by a brief tour of the mall led by Jollibee character.
One by one kids made their appearances at Al Salam Mall dressed in various costumes, they were all members of the Jollibee Kids Club, a franchise fast food from Philippines, renowned and available globally.
The Kids Club first event kicked off with a workshop on baking at the International Culinary Arts with 25 members. The costume parade Thursday afternoon was its second event held in same venue participated by 58 children clad in different costumes from the most popular Squid Game, fairy tales, popular cartoon characters and public service personalities such as police, military and even a chef.
Fun games paired with prizes and warm up fun dances were among the initial activities followed by a brief parade from the ground floor to the mezzanine floor of the mall led by popular character Jollibee. Kids were ecstatic as Jollibee appeared. Dadabhai Travel distributed gift bags and LBC Express with bunches of chocolates and candies. ICA also gave out prizes of scholarship to any courses in the school to the parents of the top three winners of Best in costumes. Prizes were given out by Philippine Cultural Attaché Princess Conwi and ICA General Manager Olivia Ferrer. Panel of judges was composer of Claire Constantino, Filipino Community leader, Jollibee and Chow King Operations Manager Ariel De la Cruz and Olivia Ferrer, ICA Owner. Jollibee team was composed of Aiza Reguillano, DonDon Molina, Jervee Oseo and Jollibee Marketing Manager Andrea Sta. Maria.
Favorite fare from Jollibee were distributed both to parents and children, followed by awarding of prizes and token of appreciation. “It was such a joy to see the kids have fun and be able to wear costumes of their favorite TV characters” added Marcela Santos mother of a participant. “This is a great experience for every child as they somehow develop their social skills back, hope that more of these activities for children are organized in the future” stated Arnel Villegas, father of a participant.
Al Salam Mall management team headed by Sabiha Abdullah extended her appreciation to ICA and Jollibee form a very well organized event. Mall visitors, buyers and shop owners took picture of kids as they parade the mall. Jollibee plans to hold its holiday party for its kids members on the second week of December in the same venue.
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