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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Linggo Ng Wika!

Come and enjoy free food, stalls, live music, fun games (with prizes!), and spot prizes for the best cultural attire.
We hope to see you their.

Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 11.30 – 1.30pm
Location: Manukau campus, Atrium – Lower ground floor

Additional things to look out for on the day!

Likha NZ has partnered with MIT to support our celebration by offering a 50% discount on all boleros and 15% discount on barongs valid today until the end of September 2025 you just need to show your valid student or staff ID. To learn more about them, check out their Facebook or Instagram.

Sorella’s Goodies will be on campus with their famous ube cake slices and a range of other Filipino treats! Bring along some cash (or pay by bank transfer) to grab your favourites.

Plus, stop by their booth for a chance to WIN their renowned ube cupcakes perfect for treating yourself or sharing with friends. And don’t miss out on some FREE goodies (first come, first served!).To learn more about Sorella’s Goodies, check out their Instagram.

POSTER MAKING COMPETITION | BUWAN NG WIKA 2025

Showcase your creativity and Filipino pride in our Buwan Ng Wika Poster Making Competition! Create a physical A3 poster inspired by the 2025 theme for your chance to WIN a special prize pack!

How it works:
Open to all MIT students, poster entries will be displayed during our Linggo Ng Wika celebration on Wednesday 27 August. Students will get to vote for their favourite poster, and the one with the most votes will WIN a special prize pack, announced towards the end of the event! Don’t miss this chance to have your art displayed and celebrated at MIT! Get creative, be inspired, and celebrate the beauty of the Filipino language and culture.

Deadline for submission:
Monday 25 August, 12:00 noon

Drop-off locations:

-Manukau Campus Library – 2nd Floor
-Ōtara Campus Library (NP Block) – 2nd Floor

Poster Guidelines:

1) Must be physically created (no AI-generated designs).

2) Size of the poster must be A3

3) Must be aligned with the 2025 Buwan Ng Wika theme.

4) Include your full name, email address, and contact number on the back so we can name/contact the winner.

5) (optional) add a short blurb/description at the bottom of your poster to better help engage your audience