The creativity began at 9:35 am in the Children's craft area of the Oceanside Public Library as the excited children and their parents ran to the festively decorated tables to begin creating their masterpieces. The children made tissue paper flowers and flags. They also colored and applied feathers to the picture of the Sarimanok, legendary bird of the Maranao, people who originate from Maranao, a major island in the Phillipines. One of the big treats of the day for the children was the gift of a micro-flute brought directly from the Phillipines for each child to receive. The joyous sound of flutes filled the air, as the happy children made music. Children's librarians read Filipino stories to the children, including the heart warming book titled "The Mats", written by Francisco Arcellana. The pride and joy was evident in the children's faces as they walked away from the craft area, clutching their works of art to share with the rest of the family!