Our flight going to Manila was at 10am. But we went to the airport as early as 7am to arrange some of the documents of the delegates below 18. Too excited to be early! :D It was my first time to ride a plane and I can’t stop thinking the possibilities of air crashing or air bombing. Haha! I was obviously overthinking. We had a safe trip from Davao to Manila to Tagaytay. And from Manila, we were accommodated by our very hospitable and welcoming brothers and sisters to the venue. Before we arrived at Manila, I had this awareness that it would be very very hot and very traffic. And I was right, though it wasn’t still really that traffic during that time. While travelling to CCT (Center for Community Transformation), I got a glimpse of the Mt. Taal and looked forward of getting a picture with the view. When we arrived, I was overwhelmed by the place and the crowd. There were really many of us and the place is really amazing. Our IDs and kit were given. Our room assignments were told to us. We were 7 in the room: 2 YAs from Manila, 2 from Malaysia, 2 from Singapore and 1 from Davao, me. Unsurprisingly, I really needed to speak in straight English and Filipino. ‘Twas really a struggle!! LOL. We were getting ready for the opening night or the BIG HELLO. We, the Davao delegates were dressed in our native costumes and had a 20-(or more) second dance on stage. After the opening night, we were grouped into our different tribes. Mine was tribe Kidlat, house Lawin. It was also that time that we identified our discussion groups. I haven’t found my DG so I temporarily joined the group of Icia, a UD from Manila. We introduced ourselves and got to know each other more. After that, I mingled with other delegates from outside the Philippines. I was reminded to break the holy huddle. It’s not easy, actually but I have to do it Later on, I realized I needed to rest and so I went in my room and slept. My first day was really awesome!
**photo credits to CYA Davao
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