United Nations Day And Costumes!

I was excited when I heard that my kids were having UNITED NATIONS DAY celebration in school.

Ayen's former school in Manila didn't have that kind of annual event. Maybe because it was a Christian school.They only have Nutrition week and Linggo ng wika.
Anyway, the day before the event, I was really having a hard time to find the perfect costumes for Ayen and Ayli. After searching for hours, I came across a small shop beside the public market here in Cauayan, Isabela.
"Lady marissa costumes and dress shop", Whew!
I rented 2 ancient Chinese costumes for only 200.The price was very reasonable and it was the perfect size! The night before the program, I googled some images of what an ancient Chinese girl looked like, although I already knew what it was (I'm half Chinese).
I was aiming for this look:

But I'm not that professional. I don't wear makeup! I don't even buy one!
How am I suppose to do perfect makeup perfectly on my children, I wondered.
Good thing was, my temporary nanny , Marie, has a collection of makeups!
I borrowed the eye liner from her, and the result ... Drum roll please..

EPIC FAIL!?!
Now I know why I flunked my Chinese writing class back in high school!

Presenting, my little china dolls : Ayen & Ayli!

And here are some photos of the event..

Mr. Brazil! My gay friend actually hand-made this costume! Awesome! He stayed up the entire night doing this! Patience is a virtue haha

Ms. France? hehehe

I forgot the country she was representing..sorry @_@

Little ms. India!

Little ms. Canada!

Her mom told me she was representing china as well.. hmm.. you'd be the judge.

Greece! :)

Cuties, aren't they?:)

Such a beautiful day for this event:)

Where's the stage? It was a bit crowded and hot!

Waitin' for THE event to end.  Just chillin' with my little China man :) I think he's kinda pissed off:)

Next year would be different!
I'll prepare their costumes ahead of time and as early as possible.
See you 2012!