5 Creative Filipino Crafts to Celebrate Buwan ng Wika: Unleash Your Artistic Spirit!

Every August, we celebrate Buwan ng Wika, which is all about appreciating our language and heritage. It goes beyond school programs or parades where you wear your best Filipino traditional costumes. It’s also a chance to honor our tradition and culture in creative ways. 

And what better way to do that than to get into Filipino arts and crafts? Whether you’re a parent seeking bonding time, a teacher planning activities, or a student entering contests, these DIY Filipino-themed art ideas are worth crafting this month:

Craft #1: Portrait Art of Filipino Heroes

Celebrate national icons by making portraits of famous Filipinos like Manuel L. Quezon, Jose Rizal, and Francisco Balagtas. It’s a fun way to mix art and history, making it great for a school Buwan ng Wika celebration!

Materials

• Illustration board or large art and craft material paper

• Pencils and pens for sketching

• Crayola 48 crayons, colored marker pens, or acrylic poster paint for coloring

• Cutting scissors (optional, if adding decorative borders)

• Adhesive glue for mounting on a background
  

Steps

1. Choose a hero and lightly sketch their portrait using pencils and pens on the illustration board.

2. Color the artwork with coloring materials. For a bolder effect, use acrylic poster paint.

3. Add a short quote or fact about the hero using a marker pen.

4. For display, mount the portrait onto another sheet of art and craft material with adhesive glue and decorate the borders.

Craft #2: Baybayin Bookmark

Baybayin, the ancient script from the Philippines, is older than Spanish colonization and is making a comeback as a symbol of cultural pride. Using it on bookmarks is a fun way to keep our history alive every day!.

Materials

• Art and craft materials like cardstock or thick paper

• Marker pen

• Coloring materials

• Cutting scissors

• Adhesive glue (optional for embellishments)
  

Steps

1. Cut cardstock into bookmark-size strips.

2. Use a marker pen to write your name in baybayin.

3. Add decorative borders using colored marker pens or watercolors.

4. Laminate it if you want it to last longer.

Craft #3: Flag-Inspired Hand Fan

The Philippine flag shares our story—blue represents peace, red stands for bravery, yellow symbolizes unity, and the sun signifies independence. Putting it on a hand fan makes this national symbol practical, especially for warm outdoor events.

Materials

• Illustration board

• Acrylic poster paint

• Paintbrushes

• Cutting scissors

• Popsicle sticks

• Glue gun
  

Steps

1. Cut the board into a circle or semicircle.

2. Paint the Philippine flag design using acrylic poster paint.

3. Attach popsicle sticks at the bottom with a glue gun.

4. Let it dry completely before using.

Craft #4: Slogan Poster for School Contests

Since the 1950s, Buwan ng Wika poster-making contests have been a big part of schools, letting students blend art with advocacy. A great slogan poster not only competes but also inspires.

Materials

• Illustration board

• Permanent markers

• Pencils and pens for outlining

• Watercolor or poster paint

• Cutting scissors (for adding cut-out elements)

• Adhesive glue
  

Steps

1. Sketch your slogan with a pencil.

2. Add illustrations inspired by Buwan ng Wika drawing themes.

3. Color or paint for a bold look.

4. Enhance with cut-out paper designs if you want a 3D effect.

Craft #5: Cultural Collage

A collage can capture the essence of the Philippines in one frame—showcasing heroes, traditions, and daily life. It’s a fun way to learn about history and makes a perfect decoration for Buwan ng Wika in classrooms.

Materials

• Old magazines or printouts

• Illustration board or large art and craft material paper

• Adhesive glue

• Marker pen for labels
  

Steps

1. Cut out images of Philippine landmarks, attire, and cultural icons.

2. Arrange them creatively on the illustration board.

3. Glue them in place, then label each with a marker pen.

4. Add borders and background colors to complete the look.

Why Crafts Make Buwan ng Wika Special

 

Making these projects is not just about decoration. It’s also a fun and creative way to connect with our heritage. These Buwan ng Wika activities are great for solo projects or working together, bringing the community closer.

Celebrating Buwan ng Wika with creative projects is a fun way to show our identity, honor our traditions, and share our cultural pride. Whether it's colorful posters or detailed Filipino crafts, each piece tells a story that's worth sharing.

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