So you’d want to get to know your neighbors more. Problem is, the barangay doesn’t seem to have a lot of activities for homeowners to bond! Don’t worry, you can suggest these activities to your council, for a healthy, community-building time:
Kite-flying
Nothing beats flying kites in the big, wide open sky! It’s actually a very healthy activity! Kite-making, a somehow rare skill, can be further enhanced and conserved in this activity. It’s basically a bridge of age, helping to share and expound generation skills. Also, kite-flying can also generate and promote trust and creativity in a barangay. Synchronized kite-flying can help build teams out of individuals, while kite-making, whether small or large, helps build up technical and creative outputs.
Picnics
Something as simple as a cook-out can be beneficial for barangay members. Not only will everyone get to sample each household’s specialties, it’ll also be a good way of bonding with members. Cooking secrets can be shared among those who are willing – even better dishes can be done once everyone eats! Also, picnics are tie-ups with other activities, wherein children are out to play.
Marathon
As the latest trend in the sporting world, marathons not only help develop one’s overall health, it also helps people know of the place they’re living in. Marathon trails can cover entire barangays, and added boost of knowing neighbors far from your actual home. Also, nothing beats having a healthy lifestyle – marathons make a good sport for everyone, since anyone can join in the fun!
Free Movie Screenings
Instead of the typical mall screenings, why not suggest a free movie screening in your barangay hall? This will help create a sense of camaraderie, and help elders monitor the shows children watch. A selected jury can help pick out which movies are suitable for viewing. Also, old films, such as those from the time of the barangay’s grandparents, can be screened, to help create an appreciation of classics.
First Aid Seminars
A must for any community is for its members to know basic first aid. You never know, you may just need to have the proper medical procedure on treating a certain condition. Having members know the basics can effectively prevent accidents from happening. A plus with these seminars are the briefings on diseases, on knowing the symptoms and treatment of certain conditions.
Bonding in barangays can be fun and productive as well. Make sure to consider suggesting these to your council. Who knows, your barangay may turn out to an even better place to grow and live in!
